KA Sengottaiyan Secures Ninth Assembly Win for Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu
Who is TVK's KA Sengottaiyan, the ninth-time Tamil Nadu MLA in Vijay's camp?
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KA Sengottaiyan, a veteran politician and Chief Coordinator of Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has won his ninth assembly election in the Gobichettipalayam constituency, marking a significant victory for the newly formed party. This win follows his expulsion from the AIADMK and underscores his longstanding influence in Tamil Nadu politics.
- 01KA Sengottaiyan has won his ninth assembly election, representing the Gobichettipalayam constituency.
- 02He is the Chief Coordinator of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a party led by actor Vijay.
- 03Sengottaiyan previously served with the AIADMK for over five decades before joining TVK.
- 04He defeated DMK's N Nallasivam by a margin of 16,620 votes.
- 05TVK emerged as the largest party in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections with 108 seats.
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KA Sengottaiyan, a prominent figure in Tamil Nadu politics, has achieved his ninth victory in assembly elections by winning the Gobichettipalayam constituency as a candidate for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a party established by actor Vijay. This win is particularly notable as it marks Sengottaiyan's first successful campaign with TVK after his expulsion from the AIADMK in November 2025. With over 50 years of political experience, Sengottaiyan has been a significant player in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, having first been elected in 1977. His victory was solidified with 82,612 votes, defeating his nearest rival from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) by 16,620 votes. The TVK made a remarkable debut in the assembly elections, securing 108 seats, positioning itself as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu politics.
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Sengottaiyan's victory reinforces TVK's presence in Tamil Nadu politics, potentially influencing future governance and policy decisions in the state.
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