Chennai : MK Stalin has conceded defeat in the Tamil Nadu election, accepting the verdict of the people and congratulating the winning side. “We bow to and accept the verdict of the people. Congratulations to the victors!” Stalin said in a post on X, acknowledging the outcome after a closely watched contest in the southern state.
In his message, Stalin defended his government’s record, pointing to development work and welfare schemes carried out over the past five years. “In the past five years, we have created numerous projects and provided good governance to the people of Tamil Nadu. We have elevated Tamil Nadu in every way. In the electoral arena, we sought votes only by speaking of our achievements,” he said.
VS Babu is a veteran politician and former MLA. The 75-year-old previously represented the Purasawalkam constituency after winning the 2006 election as a DMK candidate. He joined the Vijay-led party on February 7, 2026. He brings over two decades of political experience and served as the Purasawalkam MLA from 2006 to 2011, defeating the AIADMK candidate by more than 90,000 votes. According to his 2026 affidavit, Babu has declared assets worth Rs 3.7 crore.
“My dear friend, the leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, MK Stalin, is not one to exult in victory. Nor is he one to wilt in defeat. He will fight again. He will win again,” he said after the DMK suffered a big defeat at the hands of newcomer TVK. Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi congratulated TVK chief Vijay on his party’s performance in the 2026 Assembly election, says Congress MP Jairam Ramesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Vijay’s TVK for making a spectacular debut in the 2026 Assembly polls. Former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer KG Arunraj, who served in the Income Tax department in Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Maharashtra, takes massive lead in Tiruchengodu Assembly constituency.
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