M.K. Stalin faced a significant political shock with his party’s defeat and his personal drubbing in Kolathur. Superstar C. Joseph Vijay’s entry, anti-incumbency, federalism debates, underestimation of Vijay, and dynastic politics charges upended DMK’s expectations. Despite Stalin’s governance record, young voters opted for change, signaling a potential turning point for Tamil Nadu politics.
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Tamil Nadu assembly elections: How Joseph Vijay beat MK Stalin – five factors that spelt doom for DMK this time
- by The News Vista
- May 5, 2026
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