The TVK’s rise has relegated the DMK to main Opposition status and left the AIADMK floundering. But this electoral recasting does not mean an end to Tamil Nadu’s deep-rooted Dravidian politics. Here's a look at its long history in the state
Apart from BJP, which is believed to have the loyalty of many of the AIADMK rebel leaders now ensconced within the TVK camp, the other gainer is the Santiago family