In a closely fought Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026 contest, Indian National Congress (INC) candidate P. Viswanathan secured a narrow victory, edging past Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in a tight three-cornered battle.
Election Results 2026
Viswanathan polled 57,356 votes, winning by a margin of 2,724 votes, as per counting trends. TVK candidate A. Maduraiveeran came very close with 56,744 votes. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate P. Periyapullan (a) Selvam finished third with a significant gap.
The TVK party, led by actor Vijay, emerged as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu, pushing traditional parties like DMK and AIADMK to the margins. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, early trends suggested that BJP might oust Mamata Banerjee, while retaining Assam. The Congress win in this constituency highlights the competitive nature of the 2026 elections across multiple states.
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