{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"tvk-prepares-for-hung-assembly-resort-politics-in-tn","tags":["politics","featured","two"],"first_publication_date":"2026-05-03T10:53:38+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-05-03T10:53:38+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"TVK Prepares for Hung Assembly, Resort Politics in TN"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-05-03T04:11:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aeEUw51ZCF7ETQr3_vijaytvk.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"Anticipating a fractured mandate in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay has moved early to secure his party’s position, with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) preparing for possible “resort politics” ahead of the May 4 results. "},{"text":"With exit polls offering conflicting predictions -- some favouring the DMK-led alliance, others indicating gains for the AIADMK bloc and a few projecting a strong debut for TVK -- Vijay has initiated steps to prevent any post-result poaching of his party’s winning candidates."},{"text":"Party sources said arrangements have been made to accommodate elected MLAs at a private resort in Poonjeri near Mahabalipuram. The resort, which can host over 100 people, is being readied to house TVK’s victorious candidates immediately after the results are declared."},{"text":"According to insiders, Vijay instructed party functionaries to ensure that the facility is fully prepared, signalling a proactive approach to managing numbers in a potentially tight post-poll scenario."},{"text":"A day after the exit polls were released last week, Vijay issued a directive asking all winning candidates to report without delay to the party headquarters in Panaiyur."},{"text":"During a subsequent meeting, he reportedly told candidates, half in jest, not to “go anywhere” after securing victory—a remark that reflects the seriousness of the situation."},{"text":"Alongside logistical planning, Vijay has also activated the party’s legal wing to remain prepared for any contingencies during the counting process."},{"text":"He has further directed party general secretary (election campaign management) Aadhav Arjuna to approach the Election Commission of India seeking enhanced security at counting centres to ensure law and order."},{"text":"Meanwhile, the ruling DMK has expressed confidence about returning to power as the single largest party. The party leadership has instructed its cadre to remain vigilant and closely monitor counting proceedings."},{"text":"With the political landscape finely poised and uncertainty looming over the final outcome, Tamil Nadu may witness intense post-result manoeuvring, with “resort politics” once again emerging as a key strategy in the battle for power."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"over-700-caught-for-drunken-driving-in-hyd","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Over 700 caught for drunken driving in Hyd"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/d4057e26-ba32-4797-9485-eba5e0231eb3_drunkendriving.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T10:26:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"bengal-votes-future-at-stake","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Bengal Votes, Future at Stake"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/1ff366b0-ec5c-40bd-a4a0-2c81538fc1a6_elections.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T09:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"rr-sold-to-mittals-poonawalla-for-1.65b","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"RR Sold to Mittals, Poonawalla for $1.65B"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aDnt8CdWJ-7kSwDM_RR.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T08:30:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"amaravati-has-turned-into-a-golden-goose-for-him","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Amaravati has turned into a 'golden goose' for him"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/00d4ee6f-94be-4bc5-b4ed-9f3f8883f70f_amaravati.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-03T08:22:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"hyderabads-power-surge-the-city-consumes-nearly-half-of-telanganas-electricity-moooe8l9","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Hyd Consumes Nearly Half of T'gana's Electricity"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/681d96dc-c86c-40f1-a183-b330d24f63c5_electricity.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-02T13:29:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"hyderabad-restaurants-facing-crisis-as-commercial-lpg-prices-soar-moooeazz","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Hyd Restaurants Facing Crisis"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/f33e8f65-6f93-4430-80a8-44cf7512dd23_restaurants.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-02T12:29:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"1-killed-8-injured-in-a-blast-in-tgana-pharma-unit","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"1 killed, 8 injured in a blast in T'gana pharma unit"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afS_9cBOoF08xikF_pharmablast.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-01T14:32:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"ap-spending-33000-cr-annually-on-social-security-pensions","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"AP spending 33,000 cr annually on social security pensions"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/afTEusBOoF08xik__SSP.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-01T11:20:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"techie-falls-victim-to-rs-77-lakh-online-trading-scam-in-hyderabad-mon2hszn","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Techie Loses 77 Lakh in Hyd Trading Scam"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/59f8f550-d817-431a-a4e8-37b2ff067b41_credit+cardscam.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-01T10:25:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"was-mamata-nervous-before-poll-results","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Was Mamata Nervous Before Poll Results?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad%2F5aaa6dd1-fbd0-4a41-a9a2-38108ebb236c_mamata.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&rect=0%2C7%2C1200%2C592&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-01T08:49:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"c.v.-anand-takes-charge-as-tgana-dgp","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"C.V. 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