Tamil Nadu Polls: MK Stalin Accepts Verdict as Vijay’s TVK Wins, Says DMK Will Act as Strong Opposition
MK Stalin accepts Tamil Nadu poll verdict after Vijay’s TVK victory; says DMK will now serve as main opposition party.

In Chennai, DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday said that his party has accepted the people’s verdict after actor-politician Vijay’s TVK emerged victorious in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23. The counting of votes was conducted on Monday. Stalin stated that the DMK will now function as the main opposition party. The results process has been completed with outcomes declared.
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“DMK Bows to People’s Verdict,” Says Stalin
Reacting to the election results, Stalin said:
- “I bow to people’s verdict, DMK worked well as ruling party, from now on will be good opposition party. DMK’s political journey will continue without any slackness.”
He acknowledged the outcome and confirmed the party’s transition from ruling to opposition.
Stalin Says He Acted “As Per Conscience”
In his statement, Stalin said:
- “I was truthful to all sections of people; I acted as per conscience, worked beyond my capacity.”
He highlighted his efforts during his tenure as Chief Minister.
DMK to Continue Political Journey as Opposition
Stalin emphasized that:
- The DMK worked effectively as the ruling party
- It will now work effectively as the opposition
He added that ideology is more important than electoral victories or defeats.
DMK Highlights Governance and Welfare Efforts
Stalin stated:
- “We sought votes to continue our welfare schemes…we gave good governance, sought votes by underscoring our achievements.”
He underlined that the party had focused on governance and welfare schemes during its tenure.
DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin in Chennai on May 4 said the party accepts the people’s verdict after Vijay’s TVK emerged victorious in the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, with counting held Monday. He stated that DMK will now act as the main opposition party, adding that he acted as per conscience and worked beyond capacity. The results have been declared, and the party’s political journey will continue.
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