MK Stalin Loses Kolathur Stronghold to TVK Candidate

MK Stalin, a prominent political figure, has lost his traditional Kolathur stronghold constituency to VS Babu of the TVK party. This outcome came as a shock in the multi-cornered contest.

4 May, 09:30 — 4 May, 11:42

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MK Stalin is a prominent political figure in Tamil Nadu and the leader of the DMK party. His potential loss in a traditional stronghold like Kolathur would be a significant upset and could indicate a broader shift in the state's political landscape.

Key entitiesMK Stalin VS Babu Kolathur TVK

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What sources agree on

MK Stalin is trailing in the Kolathur assembly seat
VS Babu of TVK is leading against MK Stalin in Kolathur
Kolathur is considered a stronghold of MK Stalin

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MK Stalin is seeking a second straight term

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Stalin has polled 44,541 votes in Kolathur

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Stalin is trailing by around 8,455 votes in Kolathur

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Specific vote counts and the margin by which Stalin is trailing

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual54d ago

Kolathur shock: Stalin trails in stronghold; TVK's VS Babu pulls ahead in multi-cornered contest

According to figures from ECI, Stalin, who has polled 44,541 votes, is trailing by around 8,455 votes in the multi-cornered contest in Kolathur.

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ndtvMostly Factual54d ago

MK Stalin Loses Kolathur Stronghold To TVK's VS Babu

Tamil Nadu assembly election results: MK Stalin, who is seeking a second straight term, is trailing VS Babu from the Kolathur assembly seat.

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First report: hindustan-times · 4 May, 09:30|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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hindustan-times4 May, 09:30First to report

Kolathur shock: Stalin trails in stronghold; TVK's VS Babu pulls ahead in multi-cornered contest

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ndtv4 May, 11:42Latest update

MK Stalin Loses Kolathur Stronghold To TVK's VS Babu

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Initial Trailing Report2026-05-04T09:30:37.000Z

Hindustan Times first reports Stalin trailing in Kolathur with specific vote counts.

Confirmation of Trailing2026-05-04T11:42:37.000Z

NDTV confirms Stalin is trailing VS Babu in Kolathur, emphasizing it's his stronghold.

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MK Stalin Loses Kolathur Stronghold to TVK Candidate

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Kolathur shock: Stalin trails in stronghold; TVK's VS Babu pulls ahead in multi-cornered contest

MK Stalin Loses Kolathur Stronghold To TVK's VS Babu

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Kolathur shock: Stalin trails in stronghold; TVK's VS Babu pulls ahead in multi-cornered contest

MK Stalin Loses Kolathur Stronghold To TVK's VS Babu

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