In a dramatic political development, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay has made a strong mark within just two years of launching his party, shaking the traditional dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

In a major upset, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin was defeated in the Kolathur constituency. He lost to TVK candidate V. S. Babu, who contested under Vijay’s leadership.

The unexpected defeat of Stalin in his stronghold is being seen as a significant blow to the DMK, while marking a rapid political rise for Vijay and his party in Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape.