MK Stalin Moves Madras High Court Challenging TVK's Win In Stronghold
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has filed a petition in the Madras High Court challenging his defeat in the Kolathur constituency. He alleges voting machine malfunctions and irregularities, seeking a recount and a declaration that the election of his opponent, VS Babu, is void.
Why it matters
The legal challenge highlights political tensions in Tamil Nadu and raises questions about the integrity of the electoral process in a key state stronghold.
DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday filed an election petition in the Madras High Court, challenging the election victory of TVK candidate VS Babu from the Kolathur Assembly constituency.Citing alleged malfunctions in voting machines and irregularities involving VVPAT machines, the petition seeks an order for a recount of votes in the Kolathur constituency.Stalin has also sought a declaration that V.S. Babu's election be declared void and that he himself be declared the winner.Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin lost his stronghold of Kolathur to VS Babu of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the 2026 state assembly elections. In a closely watched contest, Babu secured victory by a margin of 8,795 votes.Stalin was a three-time MLA from Kolathur, but could not manage to secure the seat for the fourth consecutive time.
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