Political Shift in Tamil Nadu as Stalin Resigns

DMK President M K Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after his party lost the Assembly polls to Vijay-led TVK. DMK secured 59 out of 234 seats, emerging as the principal opposition, while TVK claimed 108 seats, becoming the largest party. Stalin pledged a robust opposition role.

In a sudden political development, DMK President M K Stalin tendered his resignation as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, confirmed by party insiders on Tuesday.

His resignation followed DMK's defeat in the recent Assembly elections held on April 23, where the party secured 59 seats in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly.

The election results saw Vijay-led TVK claim 108 seats, emerging as the single largest party. Meanwhile, AIADMK captured 47 seats. Moving forward, Stalin has vowed that DMK will play a significant role as an opposition force.