TN-AC-012 · Chennai
Perambur
C. Joseph Vijay
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
- Share
- 57.9%
- Margin
- 43,651
- Counted
- 100%
- C. Joseph Vijay · TVK 57.9%
- R.D. Shekar · DMK 35.0%
- M. Thilagabama · PMK 4.5%
Floor Test · 13 May 2026 · Majority Proven
CM Vijay cleared the 118-seat majority bar with 144 votes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. A 25-MLA AIADMK rebel bloc defied EPS to back TVK. DMK walked out. The government stands.

Historic Mandate · May 2026
Party President · C. Joseph Vijay
Perambur · Chennai — Tiruchirappalli East
TN-AC-012 · Chennai
C. Joseph Vijay
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
TN-AC-141 · Tiruchirappalli
C. Joseph Vijay
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Official ECI Results · Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly · 04 May 2026
108 seats · 234 total · Majority at 118
TVK
108
DMK
59
ADMK
47
INC
5
PMK
4
IUML
2
CPI
2
Road to Power
Alliance Total
121
2 seats above 118 majority
TVK (108) + Congress (5) + VCK (2) + CPI (2) + CPI(M) (2) + IUML (2) = 121 — 2 seats above the 118-seat majority mark. TVK count reflects Vijay's anticipated resignation from Tiruchirappalli East.
| Party | Seats Won | |
|---|---|---|
| TVKTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 108 | |
| DMKDravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 59 | |
| ADMKAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 47 | |
| INCIndian National Congress | 5 | |
| PMKPattali Makkal Katchi | 4 | |
| IUMLIndian Union Muslim League | 2 | |
| CPICommunist Party of India | 2 | |
| VCKViduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi | 2 | |
| CPI(M)CPI (Marxist) | 2 | |
| BJPBharatiya Janata Party | 1 | |
| DMDKDesiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 1 | |
| AMMKMNKZAmma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 1 | |
| Total | 234 |
District map
32 district outlines (Census 2011). Post-2018 new districts merge back into their parents for the leader join.
107 constituencies
| Constituency | Leader | Party | Margin | % | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlandurTN-AC-028 | M. Harish | TVK | 29,609 | 100% | Won |
| AmbatturTN-AC-008 | Balamurugan G | TVK | 58,781 | 100% | Won |
| Anna NagarTN-AC-021 | V.K. Ramkumar | TVK | 21,363 | 100% | Won |
| ArakonamTN-AC-038 | V. Gandhiraj | TVK | 23,121 | 100% | Won |
| AranthangiTN-AC-183 | Mohamed Farvas J | TVK | 10,062 | 100% | Won |
| AvadiTN-AC-006 | R. Ramesh Kumar | TVK | 76,311 | 100% | Won |
| AvanashiTN-AC-112 | Kamali S | TVK | 15,373 | 100% | Won |
| BhavanisagarTN-AC-107 | V.P. Tamilselvi | TVK | 4,569 | 100% | Won |
| ChengalpetTN-AC-032 | S. Thiyagarajan | TVK | 35,714 | 100% | Won |
| Coimbatore NorthTN-AC-118 | V. Sampathkumar | TVK | 21,992 | 100% | Won |
| CuddaloreTN-AC-155 | B. Rajkumar | TVK | 15,519 | 100% | Won |
| CumbumTN-AC-201 | Jeganathmishra PLA | TVK | 751 | 100% | Too close |
| EgmoreTN-AC-016 | Rajmohan | TVK | 10,804 | 100% | Won |
| Erode EastTN-AC-098 | M. Vijay Balaji | TVK | 23,966 | 100% | Won |
| Erode WestTN-AC-099 | Ananth Moghan K.K | TVK | 22,250 | 100% | Won |
| GobichettipalayamTN-AC-106 | Sengottaiyan K.A | TVK | 16,620 | 100% | Won |
| GudiyattamTN-AC-046 | K. Sindu | TVK | 10,097 | 100% | Won |
| GummidipoondiTN-AC-001 | S. Vijayakumar | TVK | 27,945 | 100% | Won |
| K.V. KuppamTN-AC-045 | Thenral Kumar E | TVK | 20,255 | 100% | Won |
| KallakurichiTN-AC-080 | Arul Vignesh C | TVK | 798 | 100% | Too close |
Curated Updates
CM Vijay's TVK clears the 118-seat majority mark comfortably with 144 ayes. A rebel bloc of 25–30 AIADMK MLAs defied EPS's whip to back the new government. The DMK and its 59 MLAs staged a walkout, while 22 voted against.
DMDK chief Premalatha Vijayakanth criticises the appointment of astrologer Pandit Vettrivel as state advisor, urging CM Vijay to keep personal beliefs out of governance. She praised the TASMAC closures but warned against "consulting stars" over scientists.
Portfolios for the TVK cabinet are officially notified. CM Vijay retains General Administration and Public Works; Bussy Anand heads Home and Revenue; Sengottaiyan leads Education and Agriculture; Aadhav Arjuna promises a New Sports Policy within 100 days.
CM Vijay moves the confidence motion with 121 MLAs backing the TVK coalition. For the first time in Tamil Nadu history, Assembly proceedings are broadcast live, letting citizens watch democracy unfold in real time.
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