DMK’s fortress of Chennai breached like never before
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Summary
The DMK’s downfall in Chennai is drastic compared to the previous election in 2021, in which the alliance it led not only won all the 16 constituencies in the district, but also secured over 50% of vote share in 11 of them
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedMonday, 4 May 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable Energy
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsPower ConsumersDISCOMsCoal Industry
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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DescriptionMonday, 4 May 2026via the_hindu_policy
The DMK’s downfall in Chennai is drastic compared to the previous election in 2021, in which the alliance it led not only won all the 16 constituencies in the district.
The DMK’s downfall in Chennai is drastic compared to the previous election in 2021, in which the alliance it led not only won all the 16 constituencies in the district, but also secured over 50% of vote share in 11 of them
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