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4 May 2026
The Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 delivered a major political earthquake. In the single-phase polling held on April 23, 2026, with results declared on May 4, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in its maiden election.
TVK is set to form the government, ending the decades-long DMK-AIADMK duopoly in the state.
Party-wise Results (as of latest trends on May 4, 2026):
- TVK: ~107 seats (single largest party)
- DMK + Allies: ~60-73 seats (major setback)
- AIADMK + Allies (including PMK, BJP): ~50-53 seats
- Others: Very few seats
Voter turnout was recorded at around 84-85%. TVK made strong gains across Chennai, Coimbatore, southern districts, and many rural areas.
Several senior DMK ministers and leaders faced defeats.
Key Winners and Notable Results
- C. Joseph Vijay (TVK): Won / leading comfortably in his contested seats (Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East).
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK): Won with a strong margin in Edappadi.
- TVK candidates dominated many urban and semi-urban constituencies.
- MK Stalin trailed in Kolathur.
For the complete official winners list with exact margins, the Election Commission of India portal remains the authentic source.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Winners and Declared Assets
Here is a clean summary table featuring prominent winners (or leading candidates confirmed as per trends on May 4, 2026) along with their self-declared assets from election affidavits. Full details for all 234 winners are available on official portals like MyNeta.info and ECI.
| S.No | Constituency | Winner / Leading Candidate | Party | Total Assets (approx.) | Key Notes on Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perambur | C. Joseph Vijay | TVK | ₹648 Crore+ | Movable: ₹404 Cr+, Immovable: ₹220 Cr+; Luxury cars, gold, diamonds, bank deposits |
| 2 | Tiruchirappalli (East) | C. Joseph Vijay | TVK | ₹648 Crore+ | Same as above (contested multiple seats) |
| 3 | Villivakkam | Aadhav Arjuna | TVK | ₹530 – 534 Crore+ | High movable assets, family properties |
| 4 | Edappadi | Edappadi K. Palaniswami | AIADMK | Crorepati (Moderate) | Declared as crorepati with business interests |
| 5 | Lalgudi | Leema Rose Martin (if won) | AIADMK | ₹1,049 – 5,863 Crore+ (family linked) | Richest; massive gold, silver, diamonds, immovable properties |
| 6 | Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni | Udhayanidhi Stalin | DMK | ₹20 – 33 Crore | Vehicles, investments |
| 7 | Kolathur | (MK Stalin trailed) | DMK | ₹6.2 – 6.25 Crore | Modest; slight decline from previous |
Key Observations:
- TVK candidates, led by Vijay, dominate the high-asset winners list among the new ruling party.
- Leema Rose Martin (AIADMK) stands out as one of the wealthiest candidates overall, though her win depends on final results in Lalgudi.
- Many TVK winners are crorepatis with significant movable assets from business, films, and investments.
- DMK leaders generally declared more modest assets compared to TVK and some AIADMK candidates.
This table focuses on prominent and high-profile winners. For the complete constituency-wise winners list and exact affidavit details of all elected MLAs, refer to the Election Commission of India or MyNeta portals. Assets are self-declared and subject to verification.
Assets of Selected Winners (Declared in Election Affidavits)
Assets are self-declared figures submitted by candidates before the elections.
Here is a clean summary table of prominent winners and key candidates:
| Candidate | Party | Constituency | Total Assets (approx.) | Movable Assets | Immovable Assets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Joseph Vijay | TVK | Perambur / Trichy East | ₹603 – 648 Crore+ | ₹404 Crore+ | ₹220 Crore+ | Richest candidate; includes luxury cars, gold, diamonds & investments |
| Aadhav Arjuna | TVK | Villivakkam | ₹197 – 530 Crore+ | ₹180 Crore+ | Family properties | Major TVK face with huge movable assets |
| Leema Rose Martin | AIADMK | Lalgudi | ₹1,049 – 5,800 Crore+ (family) | ₹139 Crore+ | ₹910 Crore+ | One of the wealthiest candidates |
| Udhayanidhi Stalin | DMK | Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni | ₹20 – 33 Crore | ₹12-13 Crore | ₹7-8 Crore | Vehicles and investments |
| M.K. Stalin | DMK | Kolathur | ₹6.2 – 6.25 Crore | ₹3-4 Crore | ₹2-3 Crore | Modest declaration |
| Edappadi K. Palaniswami | AIADMK | Edappadi | Crorepati (moderate) | – | – | Strong victory |
Key Observations on Assets:
TVK’s top candidates, especially Vijay, declared massive wealth dominated by movable assets. Several AIADMK candidates also showed very high family assets running into hundreds or thousands of crores.
DMK leaders generally declared more modest figures.
This Tamil Nadu election 2026 result opens a new chapter in state politics with TVK’s rise on the back of anti-incumbency, youth appeal, and promises of change.
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