DMK president M K Stalin has approached the Madras High Court challenging the election of TVK candidate V S Babu from Kolathur, alleging irregularities during EVM verification. He sought 100 per cent VVPAT slip counting and verification of all 286 machines
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
