As actor Vijay's TVK falls short of a majority in Tamil Nadu polls, Congress's Girish Chodankar says he has reported to the party leadership. The high command will 'take a call' on the party's role in forming the next government.
Congress to 'take a call' on Tamil Nadu
With results of Tamil Nadu assembly polls showing that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led by actor-turned-politician Vijay will fall short a few seats from majority in the 234-member assembly, AICC In-charge Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar said on Monday that he has given a report to Congress leadership and they will "take a call on Tamil Nadu". Congress, which fought the assembly polls as part of the DMK-led coalition, is poised to win five seats in Tamil Nadu.
Chodankar said youth and women voted for TVK in large numbers. "The people of Tamil Nadu, they voted for a change. Especially the youngsters and women have moved towards TVK and that's why TVK is getting such large numbers. I have already submitted a report to our Congress President, Kharge ji, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul ji, and General Secretary of the Organisation Venugopal ji. All of them will take a call on what to do in Tamil Nadu," he told ANI.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has also congratulated Vijay. "Congratulations @actorvijay @TVKVijayHQ on a spectacular electoral success on debut. Bravo!" he said in a post on X.
Vijay's Remarkable Electoral Debut
Making a remarkable electoral debut, Vijay established himself as the true "Jana Nayagan" of Tamil Nadu. His party was leading in 99 constituencies and won 10 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, according to ECI results at 5 pm.
Vijay is likely to seek support from smaller parties to reach the half-way mark of 118 seats. Vijay has joined the league of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa.
TVK's victory could also mark a historic shift in Tamil Nadu, which has seen power alternating between the alliances led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
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