Political Shift in Tamil Nadu as Stalin Resigns
Stalin stepped down after the DMK won only 59 of 234 assembly seats, while the TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats amid strong anti-incumbency.
- On Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin resigned, submitting his departure to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar following the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's decisive electoral defeat. The Governor accepted his resignation and asked Stalin to continue temporarily.
- Actor-Turned-Politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party, securing 107 seats in the 234-member assembly, while the DMK was reduced to 59 seats, marking a sharp decline.
- Adding to the setback, Stalin lost his Kolathur stronghold to TVK candidate VS Babu by 8,795 votes; he later thanked the 1.54 crore voters supporting the DMK alliance, calling each vote "an invaluable token of trust."
- Refusing to name the victors, Stalin referred only to "that party" while asserting the DMK would now function as a "strong and responsible opposition" in the assembly.
- TVK is reportedly seeking alliances with smaller parties including Congress to reach the 118 majority mark, while political leaders are scheduled to meet Stalin on Wednesday to discuss the transition.
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Political Shift in Tamil Nadu as Stalin Resigns
DMK President M K Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after his party lost the Assembly polls to Vijay-led TVK. DMK secured 59 out of 234 seats, emerging as the principal opposition, while TVK claimed 108 seats, becoming the largest party. Stalin pledged a robust opposition role.
Tamil Nadu Governor accepts M K Stalin's resignation as CM
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has accepted Chief Minister M K Stalin's resignation and his council of ministers. This follows the DMK party's defeat in the Lok Sabha elections held on April 23. The Governor has asked Stalin to continue in his role until new arrangements are made. The election results saw Vijay-led TVK emerge as the largest party.
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The resignation letter has been forwarded to the office of the state Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the sources added. DMK was defeated in the April 23 Assembly polls by Vijay-led TVK.
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