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ECI Recognises Vijay-Led TVK as State Party, Reserves Whistle
The Election Commission has officially recognised Vijay’s party, TVK, as a state party.
This applies in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
TVK won 108 out of 234 seats in its first Assembly election.
It also received 34.92% of the valid votes in Tamil Nadu.
Because of this result, the party met the rules for state-party recognition.
The whistle, which was earlier given to TVK as a common symbol, is now reserved for the party.
This means TVK candidates can use the same symbol in future elections.
The decision is an important step for Vijay and his political organisation.
The Election Commission of India recognised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as a state party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
TVK won 108 of 234 seats in its first Tamil Nadu Assembly election in 2026.
The party secured 34.92% of the valid votes polled across Tamil Nadu.
The ECI formally reserved the whistle as TVK’s election symbol.
The decision was communicated on September 9 under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968.
- Who
- The Election Commission of India and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay.
- What
- The ECI recognised TVK as a state party and reserved the whistle as its election symbol.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- When
- The decision was communicated on September 9, after the 2026 Assembly election.
- Why
- The ECI found that TVK met the recognition conditions under Para 6A of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, following its election performance.
Key facts
- Party
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Leader
- C. Joseph Vijay, also known as Vijay
- Recognition
- State party status in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
- Assembly result
- 108 of 234 Tamil Nadu constituencies in 2026
- Vote share
- 34.92% of valid votes polled across Tamil Nadu
- Election symbol
- Whistle
- Legal basis
- Para 6A of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968
Sources
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