TVK in power: what changes for Tamil Nadu after Vijay's historic win
A party contesting its first Assembly election now runs one of India's largest state economies.
For decades, power in Tamil Nadu alternated between the two Dravidian majors. The 2026 verdict broke that pattern, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) winning a mandate in its debut Assembly election and its founder, C. Joseph Vijay, becoming Chief Minister.
Supporters see the result as a vote for change and a younger style of politics. Critics argue the new government will be judged quickly on administration, finances and its ability to keep campaign promises.
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The next few months will reveal how the new team handles relations with the Centre, industrial investment and welfare schemes that voters have come to expect.
