TVK's N M Sukumar welcomed by cadres at Coimbatore airport; says "will focus on development of Sulur constituency"
Coimbatore, May 14
Newly elected Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam MLA from Sulur constituency NM Sukumar on Thursday received a warm welcome from party cadres at Coimbatore airport as hundreds gathered to greet him upon his arrival.
Large numbers of TVK supporters assembled at the airport, welcoming Sukumar with flower bouquets and shawls. Party cadres also raised slogans, blew whistles and expressed their enthusiasm during the reception.
The newly elected MLA, who won the 116th Sulur Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, secured 90,531 votes (33.1%), defeating AIADMK candidate VP Kandasamy by a margin of 4,790 votes.
Speaking to reporters at the airport, Sukumar thanked voters for electing him and assured them that he would prioritise development work in the constituency.
"I will personally meet the people of the Sulur constituency and express my gratitude to them for voting for me and making me MLA. Moreover, I will continue to work for the development of the constituency," he said.
He further stated that the party leadership would make a decision regarding the majority issue and that the party leader would decide on working together with the Central government, adding that the former AIADMK Minister SP Velumani had studied with him and was a close associate of his.
The celebratory scenes at Coimbatore airport reflected the strong grassroots support for the TVK in the region following its electoral performance in the constituency. (ANI)
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election marked one of the biggest political landmarks in the state's history. Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won 108 seats in its debut Assembly election and later crossed the majority mark with support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, ending the long-standing two-party dominance of the DMK and AIADMK and catapulting cinema's "Thalapathy" into the state's highest office.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Happy to see a fresh face in politics! But I hope Sukumar sir remembers that development should reach everyone, not just party supporters. The real test will be how he handles local issues like waste management and education.
Thalapathy Vijay's TVK making waves! 108 seats in first attempt is historic. But I'm skeptical about this alliance with Congress and left parties - hope it doesn't dilute their agenda. Still, better than DMK's corruption and AIADMK's dynasty politics.
Congratulations Sukumar ji! But I'm worried about the majority issue he mentioned. TVK should first ensure internal stability before making big promises. Sulur needs proper drainage system and better roads - hope he delivers on those basics.
Interesting that he mentioned SP Velumani as a close associate. That's a red flag for me - we need new politics, not old ties. Let's see if TVK can really bring change or just becomes another party with same faces. 🧐
Massive win for TVK! From cinema to politics - Vijay sir has proved everyone wrong. Sukumar anna should focus on Sulur's industrial growth and employment opportunities. The young voters have given them a chance, now time to deliver!
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