Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for the first time. After gaining the power of state, he thanked the people for voting his party and assured them that he would gradually fulfill the specific election promises.

Stalin expressed ‘heartfelt thanks’ for mandating his party to govern Tamil Nadu for the sixth time. Addressing the state after such a great victory Stalin on Sunday said, “I would like to express my gratitude to the people of TN for giving this coalition a huge victory in the election. We will gradually fulfill our specific election promises. I will announce the date of swearing-in ceremony tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.” The DMK’s chief further thanked the national leader for his kind wishes. He promised to act on their advice and counsel. Within a while, he also convene a meeting of the newly elected MLA the day after tomorrow and formally elect the chairman. According to the Election Commission data, DMK won 122 seats and is leading in 20 more segments of the total 234 in the state. The AIADMK has won 67 and is leading in 6 seats. In a statement by Stalin, he said “The people have given their massive support realising that their well-being would be protected if DMK was voted to power. The victory was a commendation for over 50 years of his party’s committed work for the people and state.

Prime Minister also congratulated Stalin and his party for the victory saying “Congratulations for the victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. We shall work together for enhancing national progress” Meanwhile, BJP has won 3 seats and is leading in one more constituency.

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