Udhayanidhi Stalin Retains Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Seat, Poised to Lead DMK
Tamil Nadu election results: Udhayanidhi Stalin wins; may lead DMK in Assembly
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Udhayanidhi Stalin, the outgoing Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, successfully retained his Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency by defeating D. Selvam of the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK). Following the loss of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Kolathur, Udhayanidhi may take over leadership of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.
- 01Udhayanidhi Stalin won his constituency for the second time.
- 02He defeated D. Selvam, a former Congressman, in the elections.
- 03M.K. Stalin, the outgoing Chief Minister, lost his seat.
- 04Udhayanidhi may assume leadership of the DMK following the election results.
- 05The election took place on May 4, 2026.
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Udhayanidhi Stalin, the outgoing Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, successfully retained his seat in the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency during the elections held on May 4, 2026. He defeated D. Selvam, a candidate from the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK), marking his second consecutive win in this constituency. This victory comes amid a significant shift in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, as the outgoing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lost his Kolathur seat. Consequently, the responsibility of leading the DMK may now fall to Udhayanidhi, positioning him as a key figure in the party's future.
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Udhayanidhi's victory may lead to a shift in leadership dynamics within the DMK, affecting party strategies and governance in Tamil Nadu.
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