📌 Key Points
- Vijay’s TVK achieved a landmark victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.
- The win ended decades of DMK and AIADMK dominance, creating a political earthquake.
- Vijay thanked PM Modi for his greetings, focusing on state progress and welfare.
- His victory marks a historic shift, joining ranks of iconic actor-turned-leaders.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has scripted a historic victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, emerging as the single-largest party. This monumental win ends decades of DMK and AIADMK dominance, ushering in a new political era for the state.
TVK’s Historic Victory: Ending Decades of Dominance
Vijay thanked PM Narendra Modi for his greetings on the impressive performance of TVK in Tamil Nadu.
The Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026 results threw a surprise for many, as actor-turned-politician Vijay ’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single-largest party in the state. TVK has caused a major political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by beating both Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two main players in the state for decades.
Vijay’s Response to PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi
PM Narendra Modi had shared a note on X which read, “Gratitude to the voters of Tamil Nadu who supported the NDA in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. We will always remain at the forefront in addressing people’s issues and improving their lives. Congratulations to TVK on their impressive performance. The Centre will leave no stone unturned in furthering the progress of Tamil Nadu and the well-being of their people.”
In response, Vijay wrote, “Thank you, Hon’ble @PMOIndia, for your greetings. The well-being of our people remains our only goal. Transcending politics, we shall focus on the State’s progress and the welfare of people of Tamil Nadu. We look forward to the Union Government’s support in this endeavor.”
A New Era: Actor-Turned-Politician Joins Elite Ranks
Vijay also responded to Rahul Gandhi’s note on his X account. He wrote, “My sincere thanks to the Honorable Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for the call and kind wishes! We shall remain committed to excellence in public service, and preserving the cultural ethos of our state which requires collective cooperation. Beyond politics, we shall prioritize for the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.”
Vijay’s rise to power marks a historic moment, as Tamil Nadu will witness its first government outside the DMK and AIADMK dominance since June 1977. His victory has shattered long-held perceptions about actors struggling to transition into politics, placing Vijay among the ranks of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa.
Vijay’s unprecedented victory and his measured responses to national leaders signal a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics. His focus on welfare and progress, transcending traditional political divides, sets a compelling precedent for the state’s future governance.
