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Stop-Vijay at Any Cost: Old Dravidian Rivals Embrace to Keep TVK Out of Power

By prasanna jodidar
Stop-Vijay at Any Cost: Old Dravidian Rivals Embrace to Keep TVK Out of Power

Tamil Nadu’s Power Play: A 118-Seat Chessboard

Chennai: The nation was amused with the happenings and incidents in WB. TMC’s agony has reached just not national but international circles and all are wondering about the democratic procedures in India. Pakistan is highlighting every statement of Mamta Banerjee, so is BBC. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Schiffli Embroidery Ethnic Dress | Fit and Flare | Knee Length (Available in Plus Sizes)

What went unnoticed is TN election which is taking so many twists and turns, TN election seems to be unfolding more interesting than WB. The 2026 TN Assembly elections have resulted in a historic and chaotic political standoff. The state is witnessing unprecedented manoeuvres as traditional rivals contemplate a stop-Vijay strategy.

TVK won 108 seats and with Congress alliance it became 113, still short of 5 seats. The DMK secured 60 seats, while the AIADMK finished with 47 seats. The Congress, BJP, left parties, and VCK hold the remaining crucial seats.

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar awaits the number of 118 seats, which no party has. The new twist is DMK and AIADMK coming together to form a government.

To keep the newcomer TVK away from power, the two parties, who have not shared a platform in over 50 years, are exploring a "Dravidian Front" to maintain the status quo. The DMK has openly stated it will not associate with any "communal" entity. For the AIADMK to join this front, the DMK has demanded they formally dump their current ally, the BJP. Losers Unite: Akhilesh Meets Mamata as Opposition’s ‘Victimhood Club’ Goes Bankrupt

The scenario remains a high-stakes political chessboard. If the DMK and AIADMK come together, they can technically form a government with over 100 seats plus support from smaller allies, but doing so would risk immense public outcry for ignoring the TVK's status as the single largest party. WB, The Final Curtain: From Defiance to Deliverance

The next 24 hours are critical for Tamil Nadu’s political future.