Who Is VS Babu? TVK Leader Defeats MK Stalin in Kolathur in Stunning 2026 Tamil Nadu Upset
TVK candidate VS Babu has defeated Chief Minister MK Stalin in Kolathur, marking a major upset in Tamil Nadu elections. A former DMK MLA who later joined AIADMK and then TVK, Babu’s victory highlights shifting political dynamics as Vijay’s party makes strong gains in its debut election.
In a major upset in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, VS Babu of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has defeated Chief Minister MK Stalin in the Kolathur constituency, a seat long considered a stronghold of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
According to Election Commission trends, Babu secured over 82,000 votes after 22 rounds of counting, while Stalin polled more than 74,000 votes. The result marks one of the most closely watched contests of the election and signals a shift in the state’s political landscape. How Many Seats Are Required To Form Government in Tamil Nadu and Which Party Is Ahead?
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Who is VS Babu?
VS Babu is a seasoned political figure with over two decades of experience. He previously served as an MLA from Purasawalkam between 2006 and 2011 after winning on a DMK ticket with a significant margin. During his tenure in the DMK, he held organisational responsibilities, including serving as north Chennai district secretary. He was also involved in overseeing electoral activities in Kolathur in earlier elections.
Babu’s political career has seen multiple transitions. After falling out of favour within the DMK leadership, he moved to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). In February 2026, he joined TVK, the party founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay, and currently serves as its joint general secretary. Tamil Nadu Election Result 2026 Live News Updates: Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK Stuns Rivals With Massive Lead.
Kolathur: A Key Battleground
Kolathur has historically been a DMK bastion. In the 2021 Assembly elections, Stalin won the seat by a margin of over 70,000 votes. The constituency has remained politically significant due to its association with the Chief Minister. Babu’s victory over Stalin represents a major electoral upset and is being seen as a turning point in the current election cycle.
The result comes amid a strong showing by TVK in its debut election. The party is leading in a significant number of seats across the 234-member Assembly and has already secured several victories.
As per the latest trends, TVK has won 32 seats and is leading in 74, while the DMK has won 16 and is ahead in 46 constituencies. The AIADMK has secured 13 seats and is leading in 30, with the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) ahead in a handful of seats.
If these trends continue, TVK’s performance could reshape Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Babu’s victory in Kolathur, in particular, stands out as a defining moment in the election, highlighting both his political experience and the shifting voter mood in the state.
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