VCK Winner List: Check VCK, CPI, IUML's Candidates Who May Help Vijay's TVK To Get Magic Number
The cinematic "blockbuster" transition from screen to seat of power has hit a dramatic snag for Tamil superstar Vijay. Despite a formidable electoral performance in the Dravidian heartland, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) finds his political debut mired in uncertainty, falling agonisingly short of the numbers required to form a government.
The Numbers Game
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As it stands, Vijay is marooned at 116 seats-just two shy of the 118-mark needed for a majority in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly. What appeared to be a "done deal" on Thursday evening unravelled overnight after critical last-minute hiccups. TTV Dhinakaran's AMMK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) have both publicly distanced themselves from the TVK, refusing to provide the legislative oxygen Vijay needs to breathe life into his administration.
The VCK: A Kingmaker's Dilemma
The spotlight has now shifted squarely onto the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). With two MLAs, the party holds the keys to the secretariat. While Vijay engaged in frantic, high-stakes negotiations with VCK leadership yesterday, a definitive "yes" remains elusive.
Sources suggest VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan is playing a sophisticated hand, maintaining an open dialogue with the DMK leadership even as Vijay prepares for a final, face-to-face appeal today. Should Thirumavalavan pivot toward the TVK, it would finally be "Whistle Podu" time for Vijay's supporters in Chennai; if not, the superstar's political script may require a drastic rewrite.
VCK Winners List
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TINDIVANAM(72) | VANNI ARASU | 63833 | 734 |
| 2 | KATTUMANNARKOIL(159) | L.E. JOTHIMANI | 85179 | 33063 |
IUML Winners List
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANIYAMBADI(47) | SYED FAROOQ BASHA SSB | 73181 | 2982 |
| 2 | PAPANASAM(172) | A.M. SHAHJAHAN | 69284 | 1065 |
Communist Party of India (Marxist) Winners
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KILVELUR(164) | LATHA. T | 56108 | 2278 |
| 2 | PADMANABHAPURAM(232) | CHELLASWAMY. R | 68938 | 15569 |
Communist Party of India Winners
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THALLI(56) | RAMACHANDRAN. T | 78283 | 5240 |
| 2 | THIRUTHURAIPOONDI(166) | MARIMUTHU.K | 74062 | 12922 |
Indian National Congress (Tamil Nadu)
| S.No | Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAYILADUTHURAI(161) | JAMAL MOHAMED YOUNOOS. Y.N | 68011 | 10845 |
| 2 | MELUR(188) | P.VISWANATHAN | 60080 | 2724 |
| 3 | COLACHAL(231) | THARAHAI CUTHBERT | 66207 | 2833 |
| 4 | VILAVANCODE(233) | PRAVEEN T.T | 70755 | 20970 |
| 5 | KILLIYOOR(234) | RAJESH KUMAR. S | 66434 | 1311 |
Standoff at Raj Bhavan
The political paralysis is most evident in Vijay's repeated, unsuccessful pilgrimages to see Governor RV Arlekar. Despite visiting Lok Bhavan three times between Wednesday and Friday evening, the TVK leader has failed to move the needle.
What Lies Ahead?
The state remains in a state of suspended animation. For a man used to delivering scripted triumphs, the unpredictable nature of coalition arithmetic is proving a stern test. Today's meeting between Vijay and Thirumavalavan is widely regarded as the final act of this post-election drama. Without those two crucial signatures from the VCK, the "blockbuster" victory in the polls risks becoming a footnote in a story of missed opportunities.
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