The Tamil Nadu Assembly election results have delivered a major political upset, with Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single largest party after winning 108 seats, significantly disrupting the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. However, the party fell short of the 118-seat majority mark required to form the government, leading to intense political negotiations over possible alliances and external support.
Amid efforts to secure support from other parties, including the Congress, VCK, Communist parties, and reportedly even the AIADMK, a controversy involving a newly elected TVK MLA has triggered widespread debate on social media.
Vijay Saravanan, who won from the Thanjavur constituency on a TVK ticket, has come under criticism after a video allegedly showing him dancing in an intoxicated state while holding a liquor bottle went viral online. The footage, reportedly recorded during a private celebration after the election results, shows the MLA appearing visibly intoxicated, stumbling while dancing and interacting enthusiastically with those around him.
The video has sparked sharp reactions online, with many netizens questioning whether such conduct was appropriate for a newly elected public representative at a time when the state is witnessing major political developments. Critics argued that the behavior did not reflect the responsibility expected from an MLA who had been elected on promises of political change and better governance.
Several social media users also criticized the public nature of the celebration, stating that personal celebrations should not cross the boundaries of public decorum. Some commenters questioned the candidate selection process within the party, arguing that individuals entrusted with public office should maintain a sense of discipline and accountability after being elected by the people.
Mr. TVK MLA avargale, Bottle ku 10 rooba kuduthu vanguningala illa? 👀pic.twitter.com/B8QpPyWhlI
— 🦗 Vettukili 🦗 ❤️🖤 (@_Vettukili_) May 6, 2026
The controversy intensified further after references emerged online to another alleged incident involving a TVK candidate reportedly cutting a cake with a sickle during celebrations, adding to criticism directed at certain newly elected representatives of the party.
த.வெ.க நிர்வாகி லயோலா மணி தடுத்தும் அதை பொருட்படுத்தாமல் வீரவாளை வைத்து கேக் வெட்டி பிறந்தநாள் கொண்டாடிய த.வெ.க. எம்.எல்.ஏ. விஜய் தாமு..
சமூக வலைதளங்களில் வைரலான வீடியோ#TVK | #TVKVijay | #VijayDhamu | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/tKB3nADTsu
— Polimer News (@polimernews) May 6, 2026
Despite the growing online debate, no official clarification or response has been issued so far by TVK regarding the viral video involving Vijay Saravanan.
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