Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: MK Stalin Files Nominations In Kolathur, TVK Chief Vijay In Perambur
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and actor politician C Joseph Vijay filed nominations from Kolathur and Perambur constituencies in Chennai district.
Published : March 30, 2026 at 1:20 PM IST
Chennai: Chief Minister MK Stalin filed his nomination as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(DMK) candidate seeking reelection from Kolathur constituency, on Monday. In a separate event, tinsel star and Tamilaga Vetri Kalagam(TVK) founder C Joseph Vijay filed his nomination to contest from Perambur constituency, around the same time.
Stalin arrived at the Greater Chennai Corporation Integrated Building on Paper Mills Road, Sembium around noon. He submitted his affidavit to the Returning Officer Shanthi, waving it before the media fraternity. His cabinet colleague and senior party leader PK Sekar Babu, accompanied him.
Speaking to reporters after filing his nomination, Stalin said that the people of Kolathur will return him to the Assembly as the candidate of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance(SPA).
He said he is confident that the electorate will choose him for the fourth time on the trot. "I can feel the people's vibe. This time it will be a massive win," he said, adding that the party's campaign will be on a strong footing as always.
On Saturday, Stalin unveiled the list of candidates contesting from the party in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. The list comprised 164 names including his son and deputy in the government Udhayanidhi who will seek a return from Chepauk-Triplicane Assembly Constituency. In addition to this, the party has asked its allies to contest in its Rising Sun symbol in 11 seats, taking the total tally of DMK election symbols in the fray to 175.
Stalin has been successfully fighting from Kolathur since 2011. He has decided to retain the same seat this time too.
On Sunday, the DMK patriarch released the election manifesto which offered an "Illatharasi gift coupon" with a value of Rs 8,000 to women who can use it to exchange or buy any of the home appliances of their choice.
Vijay is fighting his maiden election, leading his TVK. He has announced candidates to all 234-seats. The actor arrived at the GCC Building in Vyasarpadi. He handed over his nomination to Returning Officer Geetha.
Vijay will be fighting from a second seat-- Trichy East-- from the Cauvery delta district.
The actor launched his election campaign from Perambur amid a chaotic traffic movement. He had trouble reaching the next venue of his campaign for hours together. His party wrote to the Election Commission of India stating that there was "no police deployment or zero traffic management." It sought the EC to direct the City Police top brass to provide adequate police personnel and proper traffic management for Vijay's campaign convoy and public meetings.
Nominations will be accepted on three more working days till April 6, 2026. The state will go to polls on April 23 and the counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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