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The cinematic “blockbuster” transition from screen to seat of power has hit a dramatic snag for Tamil superstar Vijay. Despite a formidable electoral performance in the Dravidian heartland, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) finds his political debut mired in uncertainty, falling agonisingly short of the numbers required to form a government.
The Numbers Game
Tamil actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secured 116 seats in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly, falling short of the 118 needed for a majority, leaving government formation dependent on the VCK after AMMK and IUML withdrew support.
As it stands, Vijay is marooned at 116 seats-just two shy of the 118-mark needed for a majority in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly. What appeared to be a “done deal” on Thursday evening unravelled overnight after critical last-minute hiccups. TTV Dhinakaran’s AMMK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) have both publicly distanced themselves from the TVK, refusing to provide the legislative oxygen Vijay needs to breathe life into his administration.
The VCK: A Kingmaker’s Dilemma
The spotlight has now shifted squarely onto the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). With two MLAs, the party holds the keys to the secretariat. While Vijay engaged in frantic, high-stakes negotiations with VCK leadership yesterday, a definitive “yes” remains elusive.
Sources suggest VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan is playing a sophisticated hand, maintaining an open dialogue with the DMK leadership even as Vijay prepares for a final, face-to-face appeal today. Should Thirumavalavan pivot toward the TVK, it would finally be “Whistle Podu” time for Vijay’s supporters in Chennai; if not, the superstar’s political script may require a drastic rewrite.
VCK Winners List
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TINDIVANAM(72) | VANNI ARASU | 63833 | 734 |
| 2 | KATTUMANNARKOIL(159) | L.E. JOTHIMANI | 85179 | 33063 |
IUML Winners List
|
S.No |
Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANIYAMBADI(47) | SYED FAROOQ BASHA SSB | 73181 | 2982 |
| 2 | PAPANASAM(172) | A.M. SHAHJAHAN | 69284 | 1065 |
Communist Party of India (Marxist) Winners
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KILVELUR(164) | LATHA. T | 56108 | 2278 |
| 2 | PADMANABHAPURAM(232) | CHELLASWAMY. R | 68938 | 15569 |
Communist Party of India Winners
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THALLI(56) | RAMACHANDRAN. T | 78283 | 5240 |
| 2 | THIRUTHURAIPOONDI(166) | MARIMUTHU.K | 74062 | 12922 |
Indian National Congress (Tamil Nadu)
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAYILADUTHURAI(161) | JAMAL MOHAMED YOUNOOS. Y.N | 68011 | 10845 |
| 2 | MELUR(188) | P.VISWANATHAN | 60080 | 2724 |
| 3 | COLACHAL(231) | THARAHAI CUTHBERT | 66207 | 2833 |
| 4 | VILAVANCODE(233) | PRAVEEN T.T | 70755 | 20970 |
| 5 | KILLIYOOR(234) | RAJESH KUMAR. S | 66434 | 1311 |
