Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026 LIVE: Counting of votes begins; all eyes on Vijay's TVK as DMK seeks second consecutive term
Tamil Nadu is awaiting the results of its State Assembly elections, with counting scheduled for Monday, May 4th, 2026. The Election Commission of India reports a voter turnout of 85.1% and over 4.8 crore votes cast. The three-cornered battle involves the ruling DMK, the AIADMK, and the new entrant Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor C. Joseph Vijay. Exit polls suggest a potential victory for TVK, with Axis My India predicting a massive 98-120 seat advantage for the party.
5 MAY 2026
— BBC
C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party won the Tamil Nadu state election, despite falling short of a majority, setting the stage for potential political shifts.
— The Hindu
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, has requested support from the Congress and CPI(M) to form a government in Tamil Nadu.
6 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
TVK’s victory in Tamil Nadu polls: The rise of an apolitical polity
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