Tamil Nadu politics in plain words

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What is TVK? Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam explained
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam: who launched it, what it won, who leads the government.
NTK full form: Naam Tamilar Katchi
Naam Tamilar Katchi: what the letters mean and how it did in 2026.
How many seats did each party win in Tamil Nadu in 2026?
Seats won by every party, including BJP, DMDK and NTK.
Tamil Nadu alliances 2026: who was with whom?
The DMK alliance, the AIADMK-led NDA and who fought alone.
Is there a TVK alliance? Who backs the TVK government?
TVK fought alone; which parties back its government and who has ministers.

Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
The Chief Minister, since when, and how he got the post.
Is there a Deputy Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu?
No Deputy CM; who is second in the order of precedence.
Who is the Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu?
The Leader of the Opposition and how he got the post.
Who is the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly?
The Speaker, the Deputy Speaker and the pro-tem Speaker.

How does a by-election work in Tamil Nadu, and why do only 2 of 7 seats vote?
How a by-election works and why five of the seven vacant seats were held back.
What happens when an MLA resigns in Tamil Nadu?
What happens to the seat, the party and the House when an MLA resigns.
When is the next election in Tamil Nadu?
What is scheduled, what has no date, and when the Assembly term ends.
When are the Tamil Nadu local body elections?
No date announced; who runs these polls and when the last ones were held.

How to contact your MLA in Tamil Nadu: the official list
Where the official address, phone and e-mail of each MLA are published.

Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers list, from 1920 to Vijay
Every Chief Minister with exact terms, from the Assembly's own list.

Page updated 2 October 2026

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