Chennai, May 4 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday formally conceded defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections, marking a significant shift in the state's political space as TVK emerged as the single largest party following the poll counting.

In a post on X addressed to the people of Tamil Nadu, Stalin accepted the "verdict" with humility, offering his congratulations to the winners.

"We bow to and accept the verdict of the people. Congratulations to the victors!" the CM stated.

Recalling his government's record over the last five years, Stalin highlighted the welfare schemes and infrastructure projects that defined his term.

"In the past five years, we have created numerous projects and provided good governance to the people...