“Celebration tents removed from DMK headquarters as party trails, party workers break down.” This quote captures the mood as the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections unfold.
Vote counting began at 8 am on May 4, 2026. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is currently leading in 112 seats according to trends from the Election Commission of India.
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) trails significantly, holding only 47 seats. Meanwhile, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has secured 58 seats.
This election has seen unprecedented voter turnout. Approximately 85.1 percent of the 5.73 crore registered voters cast their votes, the highest in the state’s history.
Key statistics:
- TVK has secured over 38 percent of the vote share, translating to roughly 56.90 lakh votes.
- DMK follows with about 24 percent, or approximately 35.24 lakh votes.
- AIADMK holds around 22 percent of the vote share, equating to about 32.52 lakh votes.
The atmosphere at DMK headquarters is tense as party workers react to these unexpected results. Historically, many exit polls had predicted that DMK would return to power.
The situation is fluid as counting continues and final results are anticipated later today. Political analysts are closely monitoring developments as they unfold.
