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Vijay’s driver’s son wins Tamil Nadu upset beating DMK MLA by 27000 votes
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
A debut candidate linked to Vijay topples DMK
R Sabarinathan, the son of TVK chief Vijay’s driver, stunned voters in Virugambakkam by defeating the sitting DMK MLA by more than 27,000 votes. His win, alongside TVK’s broader gains, hints at a possible break from traditional Dravidian dominance and sets a striking tone for Vijay’s political debut.
- R Sabarinathan beat the sitting DMK MLA by over 27,000 votes
- The winner is Vijay’s driver’s son, tied closely to TVK’s rise
- TVK’s stronger showing suggests momentum beyond established parties
- The results could signal a challenge to long held Dravidian dominance
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