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Congress launched a statewide protest against Governor for his refusal to invite the TVK to form the government despite it emerging as the single largest party

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami reportedly expressed confidence about forming the next government in Tamil Nadu amid ongoing political uncertainty after the Assembly elections. AIADMK MLAs remain camped in Puducherry as speculation grows over possible realignments and government formation strategies.

Political circles in Tamil Nadu are abuzz over reported talks between rivals DMK and AIADMK to prevent TVK from forming its first government. The buzz follows Congress backing Vijay’s party, though both Dravidian parties have remained silent on the claims

Political activity intensified in Tamil Nadu after a section of AIADMK leaders reportedly urged Edappadi K Palaniswami to support Vijay-led TVK following the fractured Assembly verdict. TVK emerged as the single largest party, while discussions over possible alliances and government formation gathered pace

Post-election uncertainty in Tamil Nadu has triggered alliance negotiations as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam seeks support to form government, with divisions in DMK, AIADMK, and Congress over backing Vijay’s party amid fragmented results and shifting coalition dynamics

Edappadi K. Palaniswami faces fresh scrutiny after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s defeat, with Vijay’s TVK emerging stronger. The setback raises questions over AIADMK’s future and leadership amid shifting Tamil Nadu political dynamics

Vijay’s TVK emerged strongly in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, positioning itself as a non-Dravidian alternative to the DMK and AIADMK. BJP leader K Annamalai praised the party’s performance, while Vijay’s father expressed pride in his son’s political journey

M.K. Stalin was reported to have lost Kolathur to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate V.S. Babu, in a major alleged upset. The report also claims strong TVK gains and shifting political dynamics, though several details appear inconsistent and unverified

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led in 107 segments and was second in 55 during Tamil Nadu vote counting, nearing the majority mark of 118, while DMK and AIADMK trailed behind

DMK and AIADMK have activated centralised war rooms ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly election counting on May 4. Both parties have strengthened coordination systems, communication networks and monitoring mechanisms to handle disputes, close contests and operational issues during the counting process

Vijay convened TVK candidates in Chennai, expressing confidence of victory in Tamil Nadu polls and urging unity. He asked winners to report directly to party HQ and warned against defection attempts by rival alliances ahead of counting

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami has asked party counting agents to remain alert during vote counting on May 4, warning of possible malpractices and urging them to monitor preparations, report issues and stay present till final results are declared

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, described the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a decisive ideological contest between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-BJP combine. He accused the BJP of exerting undue influence over AIADMK, warning that such moves threatened Tamil culture and traditions.

In Tamil Nadu, over 5.73 crore voters will decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in Assembly polls. DMK and AIADMK lead a high-stakes contest amid tight security and voter turnout efforts

Edappadi K Palaniswami announced 10 new welfare promises, expanding the party manifesto to 307 pledges for Tamil Nadu elections, including subsidies for youth, farmer support, women safety “war rooms,” MSME reforms, and accident compensation schemes

Rahul Gandhi accused AIADMK of aligning with the BJP due to corruption, calling it a gateway for expansion in Tamil Nadu, while defending federalism and backing the DMK-Congress alliance ahead of the April 23 polls

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami accused the DMK of opposing the women reservation bill and said women voters would not forgive the ruling party, while also targeting the state government on delimitation concerns, law and order, and welfare issues

Rahul Gandhi alleged in Tiruchirappalli that AIADMK is acting as a mask for the BJP, which aims to install a compliant chief minister in Tamil Nadu, while also accusing the Centre of targeting opposition and weakening federal balance

Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of using the women’s reservation bill to push delimitation, alleging a bid to weaken states, while attacking BJP and AIADMK during Tamil Nadu poll campaign rallies

Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked the ruling DMK at a Coimbatore rally, framing the 2026 Assembly polls as a fight against dynasty politics, asserting the AIADMK-led NDA will oust the “anti-people” government, while praising Narendra Modi’s leadership