TVK Vijay Govt May Fall Soon in Tamil Nadu: Stalin to DMK

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin has reportedly warned party leaders that the actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government “can fall anytime,” urging DMK cadre to remain prepared for the possibility of early Assembly elections.

According to party sources, Stalin conveyed the message during a meeting with district secretaries, stressing that the current political situation in the state remains fragile despite the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) holding power.

TVK currently enjoys a standalone tally of 107 seats in the Assembly and is backed by its ally Congress, which holds five seats. The Vijay-led government is also receiving outside support from four former DMK allies — VCK, CPI, CPM and IUML — each of which has two MLAs.

In addition, Chief Minister Vijay secured the backing of 25 rebel AIADMK legislators, who voted in favour of the government during last week’s trust vote.

However, DMK insiders believe the government’s stability could come under threat if the supporting parties withdraw their backing or if the rebel AIADMK MLAs are eventually disqualified by either the Speaker or the courts.

Addressing party functionaries, Stalin reportedly expressed confidence that the DMK would stage a comeback despite the recent electoral setback.

“The defeat is temporary. The present regime can fall anytime. Be ready. There are chances that Assembly elections may be held again along with the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. We shall make a comeback and win again,” Stalin told party leaders.

On Monday, while addressing party cadre, Stalin declared that “the sun will never set in Tamil Nadu,” referring to the DMK’s iconic election symbol.

Taking personal responsibility for the party’s defeat, Stalin — who also lost from his Kolathur constituency — admitted accountability for the electoral outcome and called upon party workers to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level.

The DMK chief also underlined the growing importance of digital campaigning, indirectly acknowledging TVK’s strong social media outreach during the elections.

“The politics we once spoke in tea shops must now be spoken on social media handles,” Stalin said.

As part of the party’s introspection exercise, Stalin has constituted a 36-member committee to analyse the reasons behind the defeat and gather direct feedback from the public. The committee is expected to identify areas where the party lost voter support and recommend corrective measures to rebuild confidence among the cadre and electorate.

TVK’s rise as the single largest party has dramatically reshaped Tamil Nadu politics, pushing both Dravidian heavyweights — DMK and AIADMK — into the opposition and ending their nearly six-decade dominance over the state’s political landscape.

Despite speculation surrounding the government’s stability, TVK sources remain confident that the Vijay-led administration has the numbers required to complete its full term in office.