In Chennai, a TVK-backed auto driver wins the Royapuram constituency in a local election, according to reports from India Today and News18 India. The winner, identified as TVK party worker K Vijay Dhamu, defeats senior figures associated with the DMK and the AIADMK. News18 India says the victory comes with a “huge margin,” indicating a clear lead over the rivals. The coverage also notes that TVK is running a broader effort in the city: News18 India reports that R Sabarinathan is leading in Virugambakkam as part of a symbolic TVK push, suggesting other constituency results are being tracked alongside Royapuram. India Today and News18 India both frame the Royapuram win as a notable upset against established DMK and AIADMK candidates. Both outlets focus on the identity of the candidate and the outcome, with no major discrepancies in the core claim that the TVK-backed auto driver secures Royapuram and that DMK and AIADMK heavyweights are defeated.