Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: Thalapathy Vijay TVK Wins 108 Seats But Short of Majority

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 have ended with a split result. Actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have made a big impact. TVK has emerged as the single-largest party in the state. However, the party does not have enough seats to form the government alone.

The elections were held for 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. To form a government, a party needs 118 seats. Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK won 108 seats. This means they are 10 seats short of the majority mark. Now, the focus is on other parties like DMK and AIADMK to see who will rule the state.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Seat Count

The election results show that no single party has a clear majority. Here is the detailed list of seats won by different parties:

Political Party	Number of Seats Won
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)	108
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)	59
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)	47
Indian National Congress	5
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK)	2
Communist Party of India (CPI)	2
Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M)	2
Total Seats	234

Will DMK and AIADMK Join Hands to Stop Vijay?

There are reports that the DMK is thinking about an alliance with its long-time rival, the AIADMK. This move would be to prevent Thalapathy Vijay from becoming the Chief Minister. DMK leader MK Stalin held a meeting with his party MLAs. The MLAs have given Stalin the power to make the final decision on forming a government.

The AIADMK is currently an ally of the BJP. Reports suggest that the AIADMK has asked the DMK for support to form a government. MK Stalin was at first against supporting the AIADMK. However, he may change his mind after talking with senior DMK leaders. One condition for this alliance is that the AIADMK must end its ties with the BJP.

The Math for Government Formation

Thalapathy Vijay won two seats in this election. He will have to give up one seat. This will bring the TVK seat count down to 107. The Congress party has five MLAs and has offered to support the TVK. If they join, the total will be 112 seats. This is still 6 seats away from the 118 needed for a majority.

Because of this, smaller parties have become very important. The CPI, CPI(M), and VCK each have 2 seats. Both sides are now trying to get support from these smaller parties. For the AIADMK to form a government, it would need support from its allies PMK and AMMK. It would also need support from the DMK, IUML, and the bloc of CPI, CPI(M), and VCK.

Statements from Political Leaders

VCK founder Thirumavalavan spoke about the situation. He said that the people of Tamil Nadu have given a mandate for a coalition government. He noted that TVK does not have an absolute majority. He said the party needs support from others to form the government.

Before the DMK meeting, leaders from VCK and the Left parties met with MK Stalin. They discussed the request from TVK for support. They also talked about the possibility of an alliance with the AIADMK. A final decision is expected after more internal talks.

Conclusion

The 2026 Tamil Nadu elections have created a complex political situation. While Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK is the largest party, it faces a tough challenge to reach the magic number of 118. The decisions made by MK Stalin and the AIADMK leadership in the coming days will decide who leads Tamil Nadu next.

FAQs

How many seats did Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK win?

TVK won 108 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

What is the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly?

A party needs 118 seats out of 234 to have a majority in the assembly.

How many seats did DMK and AIADMK win?

The DMK won 59 seats and the AIADMK won 47 seats.

Is the Congress party supporting TVK?

Yes, the Congress party, which has 5 MLAs, has offered to support the TVK.

What is the condition for DMK to support AIADMK?

Reports suggest the DMK may consider an alliance if the AIADMK breaks its ties with the BJP.