Director Mari Selvaraj has expressed sorrow over the defeat of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, stating that it “breaks his heart.”
In a post shared on X, Mari Selvaraj reflected on the election outcome and the changing nature of electoral politics in Tamil Nadu.
He wrote, “These election results have given me many shocks, surprises, and some hope – but they have also caused me deep pain. Chief Minister M. K. Stalin’s defeat is heartbreaking. Beyond the basic ideologies, principles, and doctrines of politics, it is possible to understand that mass public support, public affection, and the will of the people have exploded as the decisive force in electoral politics. In the very first election he contested, the people have bestowed such immense affection and expectation upon Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay. Accordingly, I extend my congratulations to Mr. Vijay and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who are set to form the new government in Tamil Nadu. May their public service flourish.”
இந்த தேர்தல் முடிவுகள் நிறைய அதிர்ச்சிகளையும் ஆச்சர்யங்களையும் சில நம்பிக்கைகளையும் எனக்கு கொடுத்திருப்பதை போல பெரு வலியையும் கொடுத்திருக்கிறது. முதல்வர் @mkstalin அவர்களின் தோல்வி மனதை பிசைகிறது. அரசியலின் அடிப்படையான சித்தாந்தம், கொள்கை கோட்பாடுகளை தாண்டி மக்கள் திரள் , மக்கள்…
— Mari Selvaraj (@mari_selvaraj) May 4, 2026
The same Mari Selvaraj did not probably find it heartbreaking when sanitation workers protesting for their rights were attacked, when the drinking water tank in Vengaivayal was contaminated with human faeces, when Dalit leader Armstrong was murdered in full public view, when Dalits were repeated killed in the name of caste in Tirunelveli, when honour killing and caste based killing became a norm in TN, when the government used the Adi Dravidar welfare funds reportedly for other purposes. Where was Mari Selvaraj then, ask people.
In the election, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party by winning more than 105 constituencies. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance secured 74 seats, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance won 53 seats.
Stalin suffered defeat in the Kolathur constituency, marking one of the most significant setbacks for the DMK in the election.
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