Tamil Nadu Elections: TVK Chief Vijay Wins Perambur Seat, Defeats R D Shekar
TVK chief Vijay wins Perambur seat defeating R D Shekar; leads in Tiruchirapalli East, marks new era in Tamil Nadu politics.

In Chennai, TVK chief Vijay on Monday won from the Perambur constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23, defeating his DMK rival R D Shekar. He later received his certificate at the Loyola College counting centre. Vijay is also contesting from Tiruchirapalli East, where he is again leading decisively. The election results process is ongoing.
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Vijay Wins Perambur, Defeats DMK’s R D Shekar
Vijay secured victory in the Perambur Assembly constituency.
Key details:
- Winner: Vijay (TVK chief)
- Opponent defeated: R D Shekar (DMK)
- Election date: April 23
After the win, Vijay received his official certificate at the Loyola College counting centre.
Celebrations Outside Loyola College Counting Centre
Outside the counting centre, a large crowd gathered in celebration.
- A sea of yellow and maroon flags surged
- Supporters celebrated Vijay’s victory
Vijay Leads in Tiruchirapalli East
Vijay is also contesting from Tiruchirapalli East.
- He is leading decisively in the constituency
- Indicates strong electoral debut performance
“New Era” in Tamil Nadu Politics
With this victory, Vijay has transitioned from films to politics.
- Known as “Thalapathy”
- Shifted from silver screen to legislative assembly
- Seen as dismantling decades of two-party dominance
TVK chief Vijay has won the Perambur Assembly constituency in Chennai by defeating DMK candidate R D Shekar in the elections held on April 23 and received his certificate at Loyola College counting centre. He is also leading decisively in Tiruchirapalli East, signaling a strong debut and the arrival of a new era in Tamil Nadu politics. The results process remains ongoing.
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