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Newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay initiated a shift in political civility by visiting DMK president M K Stalin and other opposition leaders at their homes. This gesture of political courtesy, a first since 1967, aimed to foster cooperation across party lines after a campaign focused on change.

Ramesh of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Srirangam constituency with a margin of 33590 votes. He garnered 103235 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate S. Durairaj came second with 69645 votes.

KN Nehru of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Tiruchirappalli (West) constituency with a margin of 4,786 votes. He garnered 88,235 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate G Ramamoorthi came second with 83449 votes.

Vijayakumar (A) Navalpattu S. VIJI of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Thiruverumbur constituency with a margin of 8705 votes. He garnered 89837 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi came second with 81132 votes.

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is in flux as Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party but fell short of a majority. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has sought proof of support, sparking criticism from TVK allies who demand a floor test. Meanwhile, DMK and AIADMK are reportedly exploring an alliance to counter TVK's surge.

Campaigning for MDMK candidate Senthil Nathan in Modakkurichi assembly constituency in Erode district, Durai told reporters that Vijay was a major star with the strong support of the youth, similar to actors like Suriya and Ajith.

MDMK headquarters secretary durai vaiko has ruled out merger of his party with the DMK, alleging that the demand put forth by party presidium chairman S Duraisamy in this regard was driven by an intention to create confusion among the cadres.