TVK candidate V S Babu defeated Chief Minister M K Stalin in the Kolathur constituency in a major upset during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The result is being viewed as a significant political shift and a setback for the DMK leadership
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin filed his nomination from Kolathur constituency in Chennai and expressed confidence of securing a fourth consecutive victory. He also held a brief roadshow and released a book highlighting his achievements in the constituency
