This election result felt like one of the most thrilling days in my life — not because everything went the way I wanted, but because something unexpected happened.
To be honest, my dislike for DMK is stronger than my support for BJP. My concerns have always been around nepotism, what I perceive as minority appeasement, and a certain arrogance in governance. So, seeing DMK lose — and Stalin losing — felt like a moment of relief, almost like a long-awaited shift.
What made it even more surprising was how things turned out. Exit polls predicted a DMK win. Like many, I hoped for a miracle — but I didn’t truly expect one.
And then came Vijay and TVK.
I’ve never been a fan of Vijay in movies, nor have I actively supported his politics. But I have to admit — I was not disappointed. In fact, I felt a sense of satisfaction seeing a new force disrupt the long-standing Dravidian political dominance. Whether one agrees with him or not, breaking a pattern takes courage and impact.
Even though BJP + AIADMK didn’t perform as expected, I didn’t feel the disappointment I had five years ago. Maybe because this time, the outcome itself brought a sense of balance.
One thing I’ve struggled with is how people label opinions.
If I criticize DMK, I’m seen as anti-minority.
If I don’t, I’m assumed to support them.
But reality is not binary.
I don’t hate minorities. I dislike certain political approaches. There’s a difference — but it often gets lost in public conversations.
Now, with Vijay potentially becoming the first minority Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, I find it interesting. Not because of identity — but because of what it represents: change.
I may not fully support him.
I may not agree with everything.
But I acknowledge what has been achieved.
And for now, that’s enough.
Let me congratulate Vijay and his party for their performance. Even small positive changes can make a difference — and sometimes, that’s all people are asking for.
As for DMK — this might be a moment for introspection. Whether they rise again or decline further depends on how they respond.
For voters like me, this election wasn’t about choosing perfection.
It was about choosing change.
AnandNataraj 