Dusi K. Mohan, a veteran politician and former legislator from Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu, has emerged as a leading figure in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. After being denied a nomination by the AIADMK, he defected to the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), founded by actor Vijay. This move, which resulted in his expulsion from AIADMK for violating party discipline, positions him as the official candidate for the Cheyyar constituency. Mohan's campaign is built around a grassroots narrative of 'betrayal vs loyalty,' emphasizing his personal commitment to the people of Cheyyar. His experience and organizational ties are expected to bolster TVK's credibility as it enters the electoral fray against established parties like the DMK and AIADMK. Mohan's shift to TVK is viewed as a strategic effort to bring legislative experience to the party's debut in the elections.