Dusi K. Mohan, a senior politician from Tiruvannamalai district, has emerged as a key figure in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He switched allegiance to actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam after being denied a party ticket for his traditional constituency, leading to his expulsion from the AIADMK.
Mohan is now contesting from Cheyyar as a TVK candidate, positioning himself as a strong local contender in what is shaping up to be a closely watched contest.
He has built a strong grassroots presence over the years and was a key organisational leader in the region. His entry into the TVK is seen as a strategic boost for the fledgling party, bringing both experience and local credibility to its campaign.
Mohan is campaigning on a “betrayal versus loyalty” plank, highlighting his long-standing connection with the people of Cheyyar while attempting to counter the established networks of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the AIADMK.
The Cheyyar constituency has seen shifting political control over the past three assembly elections, with the seat set for a multi-cornered fight in 2026.
