Tamil Nadu Election Results LIVE: Vijay’s TVK ‘whistle’ tops 100 seats; Stalin unseats in Kolathur; 214 seats hit by vote-split

Tamil Nadu elections live: Vijay pulls off a Kejriwal in Tamil Nadu over a decade after AAP’s rise in Delhi

Vijay pulls off a Kejriwal in Tamil Nadu over a decade after AAP’s rise in Delhi

In a trail-blazing performance, Vijay and TVK ended decades-long DMK-AIADMK sway over the state politics, as Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) did to the BJP and Congress in Delhi

VILLIVAKKAM — Result

In an unexpected turn of events, the Villivakkam constituency in Chennai district has witnessed a shocking result with Aadhav Arjuna from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam clinching victory by a margin of 17,302 votes over Karthik Mohan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. This marks a significant shift in political dynamics as this seat has changed hands for the first time since 2021, with a different party securing victory. Notably, Vijayakumar S.R from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam garnered 19,338 votes, highlighting the close competition and the magnitude of this upset.

Round 19/19 · Margin 17,302 · 100% counted · Spoiler: VIJAYAKUMAR S.R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: TVK leader Vijay leaves his residence to the Loyola college counting centre to collect his victory certificate

UTHIRAMERUR — Result

In a surprising turn of events, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s Munirathinam J has won the Uthiramerur seat in Kancheepuram district, marking a significant upset against the incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Sundar K. With a margin of over 14,000 votes, this victory is a stark contrast to the previous election where DMK won by just 1622 votes. The Pattali Makkal Katchi’s Mageshkumar P, who garnered more than the current winning margin, also emerged as a strong contender in these elections.

Round 24/24 · Margin 14,223 · 100% counted · Spoiler: MAGESHKUMAR.P (Pattali Makkal Katchi)

TITTAKUDI — Close Race

The tight race in Titakudi between Ganesan C.V of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Rajasekar A of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is heating up, with only 1,416 votes separating them as 85% of the count is complete. The current winning margin in 2021 was over 21,000 votes, suggesting a significant shift in voter preferences this year. The projected turnout has increased by 3.4 percentage points compared to the previous election, and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share is down significantly from its winning share in 2021. Interestingly, Murugumaran N of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam received over 35,000 votes – a number that currently exceeds the winning margin. The final result could go either way in this closely contested election.

Round 17/20 · Margin 1,416 · 85% counted · Spoiler: MURUGUMARAN N (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

THIRUMAYAM — Lead Flip

In Thirumayam, a significant lead shift has occurred, with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s S.Regupathy currently leading by 723 votes over Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s Chinthamanhi.C, after a reversal from a previous deficit of 101 votes. The count is at 77%, with the winning margin in 2021 being just 825 votes (0.8%). This marks the first lead change in Thirumayam. Notably, A.Vairamuthu from AIADMK received an impressive 44,688 votes, currently more than the winning margin.

Round 17/22 · Margin 723 · 77% counted · Spoiler: VAIRAMUTHU.PK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

SANKARAPURAM — Close Race

In Sankarapuram’s tight race between Udhayasuriyan T (DMK) and Rakesh R (AIADMK), only a 32-vote lead separates them with 10 rounds of counting remaining, as 60% of the votes have been counted so far. Notably, Jagadesan A from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam garnered 41,068 votes, potentially impacting the final outcome.

Round 15/25 · Margin 32 · 60% counted · Spoiler: JAGADESAN A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

PERAVURANI — Close Race

In Peravurani, Thanjavur district, a tightly contested election battle is underway between Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Ashokkumar N. and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Govi.Elango, with just 658 votes separating them as the count progresses. Ashokkumar N., who won by a significant margin in 2021, is currently leading, but the race remains close and could shift. Notably, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s D.Chandrakandeeban received over 26,800 votes, adding an interesting twist to the election’s outcome.

Round 12/21 · Margin 658 · 57% counted · Spoiler: D.CHANDRAKANDEEBAN (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

MODAKKURICHI — D. Shanmugan from TVK defeats S. Kirthika of BJP

MODAKKURICHI — Result

In an unexpected turn of events, D. Shanmugan from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has caused an upset in Modakkurichi, defeating S. Kirthika of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a narrow margin of 2,430 votes. This victory marks a change in the political landscape as it is the first time this seat has switched hands since 2021. Interestingly, S. Senthilnathan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam came close to winning with just a difference of 69 votes from the current winning margin.

Round 21/21 · Margin 2,430 · 100% counted · Spoiler: S.SENTHILNATHAN (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Kolathur constituency

MANNARGUDI — Close Race

In a closely contested election, Kamaraj. S of Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam and Raja.T.R.B of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam are battling for Mannargudi seat in Thiruvarur district, with just 1,566 votes separating them as the final round of counting is underway. The margin between the two candidates is now less than half of Raja Rajan.U’s vote count from the previous election, who garnered 44,266 votes in Mannargudi.

Round 22/22 · Margin 1,566 · 100% counted · Spoiler: RAJARAJAN.U (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

KALLAKURICHI — Close Race

In the closely contested election for Kallakurichi, ARUL VIGNESH C leads with a narrow margin of just 390 votes as count reaches 89%. RAJEEVGANDHI S from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam trails close behind. The projected turnout has increased significantly from the previous election, while AIADMK’s vote share has dropped noticeably. Interestingly, MALATHI K of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi received 69,458 votes, surpassing the current winning margin, adding an intriguing twist to the race.

Round 24/27 · Margin 390 · 89% counted · Spoiler: MALATHI K (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi)

CUMBUM — Close Race

In CUMBUM constituency of Theni district, a tight race between Eramakrishnan N (DMK) and Jeganathmishra PLA (TVMK) is unfolding with a narrow lead of 1,873 votes as 76% counting is complete. The projected turnout has increased by 3.9 percentage points compared to the previous election. Interestingly, Jakkaiyan STK from AIADMK received 21,810 votes, which could potentially influence the final outcome.

Round 19/25 · Margin 1,873 · 76% counted · Spoiler: JAKKAIYAN S.T.K. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

KOLATHUR — V.S. Babu of TVK secures victory over M.K. Stalin

In an unexpected turn of events, Kolathur in Chennai district has witnessed a significant upset with V.S. Babu of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam securing victory over M.K. Stalin of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who had won the seat by a substantial margin in 2021. The new winner clinched a narrow lead of 8,795 votes, while P. Santana Krishnan from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam came close with 18,430 votes, highlighting the tight race and the unexpected shift in Kolathur’s political landscape.

Round 22/22 · Margin 8,795 · 100% counted · Spoiler: P. SANTHANA KRISHNAN (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

HARBOUR — DMK claims victory

In the Harbour constituency of Chennai district, PK Sekarbabu (DMK) has claimed victory with a substantial margin of 11,750 votes out of 99,622 total votes cast. His closest competitor, Sinora P S Ashok (TVK), finished second. Interestingly, R Manohar from AIADMK secured 17,256 votes, which is more than the current winning margin, indicating a potential close race if Manohar had contested against Sekarbabu alone.

Round 14/14 · Margin 11,750 · 100% counted · Spoiler: R MANOHAR (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

ARIYALUR — AIADMK replaces incumbent Latha Balu of DMK

In a stunning turn of events, Rajendran S from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has pulled off an upset in Ariyalur, overthrowing the incumbent Latha Balu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). This victory marks a significant shift as Rajendran S secured a margin of 24,498 votes, a far cry from the narrow win of Chinnappa K in 2021. Interestingly, Sivakumar M of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam garnered more votes than the current winning margin, indicating a strong third contender in this constituency.

Round 25/25 · Margin 24,498 · 100% counted · Spoiler: SIVAKUMAR M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

ULUNDURPETTAI — Lead Flip

In ULUNDURPETTAI constituency of Viluppuram district, a significant lead change has occurred with Vasanthavel G R (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) now leading by 365 votes over Kumaraguru R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam). The count is currently at 93%, and the margin was previously in favor of AIADMK by 616 votes. It’s worth noting that Sudhakar M from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam received 61,795 votes, which exceeds the current winning margin.

Round 25/27 · Margin 365 · 93% counted · Spoiler: SUDHAKAR M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: TN Industries minister TRB Rajaa tweets as he trails by 2057 votes in Mannargudi

UDHAGAMANDALAM — Close Race

In Udhagamandalam, the Nilgiris district, Bhojarajan.M of the Bharatiya Janata Party leads by a narrow 976 votes over Ibrahim.R from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with all rounds counted and results finalized. In comparison to the previous election in 2021, voter turnout is projected to have increased by 3.3 percentage points, while the Indian National Congress’s vote share has significantly dropped by approximately 21.2 points. Interestingly, Ramachandran.B from the Indian National Congress received 45,658 votes, more than the current winning margin, indicating potential for a shift in votes. The election outcome in this closely contested race remains uncertain.

Round 21/21 · Margin 976 · 100% counted · Spoiler: RAMACHANDRAN.B (Indian National Congress)

ULUNDURPETTAI — Close Race

In Ulundurpettai, a tight race is developing between Kumaraguru R of AIADMK and Vasanthavel G R of DMK, with just 616 votes separating them as counting progresses at an 89% completion rate. The current winner in 2021, Manikannan A J (DMK), had a margin of over 5000 votes, but this year’s projected turnout is higher and DMK’s vote share has dropped significantly. An unexpected factor to watch is Sudhakar M from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam who received 60,055 votes, potentially impacting the final outcome.

Round 24/27 · Margin 616 · 89% counted · Spoiler: SUDHAKAR M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

VEPPANAHALLI — Close Race

In a nail-biting finish, Srinivansan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leads Munusamy of All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam by just 272 votes in Veppanahalli, Krishnagiri district, with the count now complete. The gap is smaller than the winning margin in the last election. Samapangi of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured a significant vote share that could potentially sway the results if the current lead changes.

Round 25/25 · Margin 272 · 100% counted · Spoiler: SAMPANGI.S.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: With Vijay needing a few more seats for majority, Tamil Nadu Congress says party leadership to take a call

With results of Tamil Nadu assembly polls showing that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led by actor-turned-politician Vijay will fall short a few seats from majority in the 234-member assembly.

AICC In-charge Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar said on Monday that he has given a report to Congress leadership and they will “take a call on Tamil Nadu”.

Congress, which fought the assembly polls as part of the DMK-led coalition, is poised to win five seats in Tamil Nadu.

Chodankar said youth and women voted for TVK in large numbers.

“The people of Tamil Nadu, they voted for a change. Especially the youngsters and women have moved towards TVK and that’s why TVK is getting such large numbers. I have already submitted a report to our Congress President, Kharge ji, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul ji, and General Secretary of the Organisation Venugopal ji. All of them will take a call on what to do in Tamil Nadu,” he told ANI. (ANI) 

Tamil Nadu elections live: Tamil Nadu health minister and senior DMK leader MA Subramanian trails his TVK rival by over 28,000 votes with just a round of counting left

TIRUVANNAMALAI — Close Race

In Tiruvannamalai, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Velu leads by a narrow margin of 1,139 votes over Arul Arumugam of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, as counting progresses with 8 rounds remaining and a projected turnout increase. The tight race comes as the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has dropped significantly from their previous win in 2021. Notably, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Elumalai secured over 20,312 votes, potentially impacting the final outcome.

Round 15/23 · Margin 1,139 · 65% counted · Spoiler: ELUMALAI. C (Bharatiya Janata Party)

TITTAKUDI — Close Race

In Tittakudi, a tight race unfolds between Ganesan C.V. (DMK) and Rajasekar A (TVK), with Ganesan leading by just 1521 votes as 80% of the count is complete. The projected turnout has increased significantly compared to the previous election, while DMK’s vote share has dropped sharply. Remarkably, Murugumaran N (AIADMK) received 33,416 votes, posing a potential challenge as the remaining rounds are counted.

Round 16/20 · Margin 1,521 · 80% counted · Spoiler: MURUGUMARAN N (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: DMK’s State President Nainar Nagendran trailing in Sattur

Tamil Nadu elections live: BJP is now leading in just one constituency – in Udhagamandalam

CUMBUM — Close Race

A tight race unfolds in Cumbum as Eramakrishnan N (DMK) leads Jeganathmishra PL (TVMK), with a slim 1,880 vote difference left in 8 rounds of counting out of a complete 68%. In the 2021 election, N. Ramakrishnan won by a wider margin, but this year, his party’s vote share has dropped significantly. A surprising factor is the performance of Jakkaiyan S.T.K. (AIADMK) who garnered 19,388 votes, potentially posing a challenge to both major contenders.

Round 17/25 · Margin 1,880 · 68% counted · Spoiler: JAKKAIYAN S.T.K. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: DMK’s M Appavu, speaker of the 16th Assembly, lost in Radhapuram to TVK’s Dr Sathish Christopher by a margin of 12,313 votes

Tamil Nadu elections live: TVK’s Madhar Badhurudeen beat DMK’s Palanivel Thiaga Rajan in Madurai Central by a margin of 19,128 votes

Tamil Nadu elections live: TVK’s Sabarinathan, son of Vijay’s driver, leading in Virugampakkam after 15 rounds

R Sabarinathan, the 30-year-old son of actor-politician Vijay’s long-time driver and personal assistant Rajendran, is leading in the Virugampakkam assembly constituency in Chennai, according to the latest Election Commission figures.

Sabarinathan, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket, held a lead of 17,427 votes at the end of the 15th round of counting (out of 23).

Rajendran has been associated with Vijay since the actor’s debut film ‘Naalaiya Theerpu’, serving as his driver and personal aide.

Sabarinathan emerged as one of the most talked-about candidates of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after an emotional video of him breaking down on stage went viral, shortly after his name figured among TVK’s list of candidates.

The Virugampakkam constituency, located in Chennai district, has changed hands between three different parties across the last five Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. (PTI) 

Tamil Nadu elections live: CM Stalin trailing in Kolathur

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was trailing in Kolathur Assembly constituency in Chennai with TVK candidate V S Babu taking a lead, as the counting of votes for the Assembly elections in underway.

According to Election Commission data on Monday, Babu was leading by 82,997 votes at the end of 22nd round and Stalin received 74,202 votes. (PTI) 

VIKRAVANDI — Close Race

In Vikravandi, a closely fought battle between Sivakumar C of Pattali Makkal Katchi and Vijai Vadivel A of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has emerged, with just 1,606 votes separating them as 61% of the votes are counted. Notably, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s projected vote share has decreased by approximately 23.6 points compared to its winning share in the previous election. Anniyur Siva (contesting under the banner of Sivashanmugam A) from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam received a significant 38,298 votes, potentially altering the race’s outcome with only 9 rounds remaining.

Round 14/23 · Margin 1,606 · 61% counted · Spoiler: ANNIYUR SIVA @ SIVASHANMUGAM A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: DMK strongman K N Nehru retains Tiruchi West

Senior DMK leader and Municipal Administration Minister K N Nehru emerged victorious in the Tiruchi West Assembly constituency, securing the seat for a third consecutive term.

In a closely watched contest, Nehru polled 88,235 votes, defeating his nearest rival, G Ramamoorthi of the TVK, by a margin of 4,786 votes.

Despite an early trend where the TVK candidate briefly led, the DMK heavyweight clawed back as urban pockets were counted.

The veteran’s win provides a crucial boost to the DMK in the Cauvery delta region, even as the newly formed TVK made significant inroads elsewhere. This victory marks Nehru’s sixth overall win from the Tiruchirappalli region, reaffirming his local dominance. (PTI) 

Tamil Nadu elections live: Sengottaiyan secures historic 10th victory in Gobichettipalayam assembly constituency

In a historic 10th win, veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan clinched the Gobichettipalayam seat in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Contesting for the first time under actor Vijay’s TVK, the 78-year-old secured approximately 71,380 votes, defeating DMK’s N Nallasivam by a margin of nearly 13,000 votes.

This win marks Sengottaiyan’s 10th consecutive victory in the constituency, cementing his status as an immovable force in the region despite his high-profile exit from the AIADMK in late 2025.

His success was a cornerstone for the TVK, which emerged as a formidable force across the state. Supporters celebrated the win as a testament to Sengottaiyan’s personal influence, which successfully transitioned from his former Dravidian home to the newly formed TVK. (PTI) 

Tamil Nadu elections live: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi Palanisamy has stretched his lead to nearly 1 lakh in Edappadi constituency

VIKRAVANDI — Close Race

In Vikravandi, the lead is narrow between Sivakumar C (Pattali Makkal Katchi) and Vijai Vadivel A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), with only 1,726 votes separating them as 52% of the votes are counted. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has significantly dropped from its previous winning share in this constituency. Interestingly, their candidate Anniyur Siva @ Sivashanmugam A received over 32,000 votes, more than the current winning margin, adding intrigue to the tight race.

Round 12/23 · Margin 1,726 · 52% counted · Spoiler: ANNIYUR SIVA @ SIVASHANMUGAM A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin has enlarged his lead over his nearest TVK rival by over 10,000 votes

Tamil Nadu elections live: Kolathur’s vote count

Tamil Nadu elections live: Tamil Nadu Industry Minister TRB Raja continues to trail from the Mannargudi constituency

Tamil Nadu elections live: KN Nehru of DMK wins in Tiruchirappali West with a margin of 4786 votes

Tamil nadu elections live: Senior DMK leader and Minister KKSR Ramachandran has wrested the lead from his TVK rival. He leads by over 1,200 votes

Tamil Nadu elections live: Vote count as of 17:00

VEPPANAHALLI — Close Race

In the ongoing election in Veppanahalli, Krishnagiri district, a close race sees Srinivasan.P.S (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) leading with a slim margin of 696 votes over Munusamy.K.P (All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam). With just two rounds left and 92% of the count complete, every vote matters in this tight contest. It’s worth noting that Samapangi.S.R from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam received a significant number of votes – more than the current winning margin – adding to the tension in this closely-watched race.

Round 23/25 · Margin 696 · 92% counted · Spoiler: SAMPANGI.S.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

VIKRAVANDI — Close Race

In Vikravandi, the lead is narrow between Sivakumar C (Pattali Makkal Katchi) and Vijai Vadivel A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), with only 1,726 votes separating them as 52% of the votes are counted. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has significantly dropped from its previous winning share in this constituency. Interestingly, their candidate Anniyur Siva @ Sivashanmugam A received over 32,000 votes, more than the current winning margin, adding intrigue to the tight race.

Round 12/23 · Margin 1,726 · 52% counted · Spoiler: ANNIYUR SIVA @ SIVASHANMUGAM A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: TVK candidate P. Venkataramanan wins in Mylapore with a margin of 28972 votes

Tamil Nadu elections live: AIADMK’s Porkodi Armstrong loses in Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar

Tamil Nadu elections live: Actor Vijay’s TVK likely to surpass MGR-led AIADMK’s vote share of around 30% in their debut polls in 1977

Tamil Nadu elections live: Joseph Vijay has taken an unassailable lead in the Perambur

Founder of TVK, C Joseph Vijay, has taken an unassailable lead in the Perambur constituency in Tamil Nadu. He is leading by over 37,700 votes. In Tiruchirapalli East Constituency, he is leading by over 17,500 votes.

Tamil Nadu elections live: BJP’s Annamalai congratulates Vijay

Tamil Nadu elections live: P.VISWANATHAN is the sole Congress winner from Melur constituency, as of 4:50 pm

In Gobichettipalayam, TVK’s KA Sengottaiyan, who switched from the AIADMK just before the election, won by 16,220 votes by defeating DMK’s N Nallasivam

Tamil Nadu elections live: BJP’s battle in Tamil Nadu

BJP in a ding-dong battle in Tamil Nadu. Its candidate in Thalli constituency is leading by 354 votes, while its State president N Nagendran has wrested the lead in Sattur constituency. He leads by over 700 votes.

SRIVAIKUNTAM — Result

In a surprising turn of events, SARAVANAN G of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has pulled off an upset victory in SRIVAIKUNTAM, defeating SHANMUGANATHAN S of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a narrow margin of 1,186 votes. This seat, previously held by Amirtharaj .S of the Indian National Congress, has now changed hands for the first time since 2021, marking a significant upset in the political landscape of Thoothukkudi district. Interestingly, OORVASI AMIRTHARAJ. S from the same party received more votes than the current winning margin, indicating a potential shift in voter preference.

Round 21/21 · Margin 1,186 · 100% counted · Spoiler: OORVASI AMIRTHARAJ. S (Indian National Congress)

TIRUNELVELI — Result

In a stunning upset, Tirunelveli assembly constituency has witnessed a major shift in political dynamics as Murughan.R.S of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam clinches the win with a significant margin over Subramanian.S of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. This marks a change in the winning party compared to the 2021 election, where Nainar Nagenthran (Bharatiya Janata Party) won. Interestingly, Thachai Ganesaraja of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam came close with 47,504 votes, which is more than the current winning margin.

Round 28/28 · Margin 11,414 · 100% counted · Spoiler: THACHAI GANESARAJA (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

YERCAUD — Close Race

In Yercaud, Salem district, a tight race between Lakshmi Janarthanan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) and Usharani (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) is developing with only 1,936 votes separating them as 63% of the votes are counted. Notably, Revathi. T.M (Dravida Munetra Kazhagam) garnered a significant 41,296 votes, potentially influencing the outcome. The current count suggests a shift in voting patterns compared to the previous election.

Round 15/24 · Margin 1,936 · 63% counted · Spoiler: REVATHI. T.M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

UDUMALAIPETTAI — Result

In a surprising turn of events, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s candidate Jayakumar M. has clinched the Udumalaipettai assembly seat with a narrow margin in Coimbatore district. This marks a significant upset, as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Radhakrishnank, who won decisively in 2021, has been outperformed by over 11,000 votes this time around. Interestingly, Sankar K., of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, received more votes than the current winning margin, adding another layer to this unexpected election outcome.

Round 22/22 · Margin 2,882 · 100% counted · Spoiler: SANKAR K. (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

USILAMPATTI — Close Race

In the USILAMPATTI assembly constituency of Madurai district, a tight race unfolds between Vijay M from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and M Henndran I from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, with only 1,605 votes separating them as the vote count reaches 56%. Ayyappan P from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam had won in 2021 by a margin of 7,477 votes. Notably, Saravanakumar T from the Indian National Congress received 32,642 votes, surpassing the current winning margin. The projected turnout shows a significant increase of 4.4 percentage points compared to the previous election, while All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has declined by approximately 23 points from its winning share in the last election.

Round 14/25 · Margin 1,605 · 56% counted · Spoiler: SARAVANAKUMAR. T (Indian National Congress)

Tamil Nadu elections live: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam, now a DMK candidate, is leading by over 3,500 votes from Bodinayakanur constituency

VEPPANAHALLI — Close Race

The election in Veppanahalli is extremely close with Srinivasan P.S of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam currently leading by just 787 votes over K.P.Munusamy of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, as the count nears completion. The margin is smaller than the previous election’s winning difference between K.P.Munusamy and another contestant, Samapngi S.R, who has garnered a substantial 56,106 votes in this round. The projected turnout for this election is up significantly from the last one, and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has decreased by approximately 17.1 percentage points compared to their winning share in the previous election. This suggests a highly competitive race with a close finish possible.

Round 22/25 · Margin 787 · 88% counted · Spoiler: SAMPANGI.S.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

Tamil Nadu elections live: TVK’s Aadhav Arjuna leads by 15461 votes in Villivakkam constituency part of Chennai

Tamil Nadu elections live: As of 1630 hours, Tamizhagaa Vetri Kazhagam has garnered nearly 35% of the votes polled in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu elections live: K A Sengottaiayan, who joined TVK from AIADMK, leads by a comfortable 16620 votes in Gobichettipalayam

Tamil Nadu elections live: PK Sekar Babu leads by 10639 votes in his constituency Harbour

Tamil Nadu elections live: Nine candidates – three from TVK, five from DMK and one from Congress – declared winners

Vijay on course to create history in Tamil Nadu

In perhaps the biggest electoral surprise in recent years, actor Vijay’s TVK on Monday was on course to win its maiden electoral battle in Tamil Nadu, while Congress-led UDF was poised for a return to the ruling saddle in Kerala after a 10 year-stint in opposition.

Though located between Tamil Nadu districts, neighbouring Puducherry seemed unfazed by a TVK “wave” and once again seems to have given the thumbs up to the incumbent AINRC-led NDA dispensation in the union territory.

Contrary to most exit polls having predicted a ruling DMK show in Tamil Nadu, debutant Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam was on the path to leading in 109 of the 233 seats it contested. Though the party fielded nominees for all 234 seats, its candidate’s nomination in Edappadi in Salem was rejected on technical grounds. 

As per latest EC data, TVK was declared winner in three constituencies and was ahead in 104 others. Vijay himself was leading both in Perambur and Tiruchirappali East. The party needs to cross the 118 magic number to form a government on its own.

The DMK, which was trailing behind AIADMK in the third place for a long time, moved up to the second place, but party president and Chief Minister M K Stalin was trailing from his Kolathur seat in Chennai. (PTI) 

Tamil Nadu elections live: Udhayanidhi Stalin leads by 9881 seats in Cheapuk

Tamil Nadu elections live: After 21 rounds of counting, MK Stalin trailing by 8,284 votes in his constituency Kolathur. One more round to go

‘Impressive feat’: Jagan congratulates Vijay as TVK tops TN trends

YSRCP supremo Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday congratulated Vijay, chief of TVK, on his party emerging as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu in its very first election.

Calling the feat impressive, the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister wished strength and success to the actor-politician as he embarks on a “new chapter of service”.

“A special and heartfelt shoutout to my dear brother, Vijay! Emerging as the single largest party in your very first election is impressive. Wishing you immense strength and success as you embark on this new chapter of service,” Reddy said on ‘X’, adding, “God be with you.” Further, the former CM conveyed his sympathies to Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, where the TMC is trailing the NDA.

He also congratulated the BJP and other parties for their performance in the election results, especially in West Bengal and Assam. (PTI)

ULUNDURPETTAI — Lead Flip

In ULUNDURPETTAI, a significant lead change occurred favoring Kumaraguru R of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, overtaking Vasanthavel G R of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The current margin stands at 460 votes, marking a considerable swing from the previous count of 42. With 63% polling complete, the race remains competitive. In 2021, Manikannan A J won with a smaller margin of 5,256 votes. Notably, Sudhakar M of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam gained a substantial vote count of 44,426 votes, potentially impacting the final outcome.

Round 17/27 · Margin 460 · 63% counted · Spoiler: SUDHAKAR M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

VEPPANAHALLI — Close Race

In VEPPANAHALLI, a tight race between Srinivasan.P.S (DMK) and Munusamy.K.P (AIADMK), with just 1,058 votes separating them as 84% of votes are counted. The previous election saw a victory for K.P.Munusamy by a margin of 3,054 votes. A significant increase in voter turnout and a drop in AIADMK’s vote share is noticeable this year. Samapngi.S.R from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam gained an impressive 53,037 votes, which exceeds the current winning margin. The final outcome remains uncertain as four rounds of counting remain.

Round 21/25 · Margin 1,058 · 84% counted · Spoiler: SAMPANGI.S.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

TIRUVANNAMALAI — Close Race

In Tiruvannamalai, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s VELU. E.V holds a narrow lead over ARUL ARUMUGAM of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with only 1,074 votes separating them as the vote count reaches 52%. In the 2021 election, EV Velu won by a larger margin, but this year’s projected turnout is higher and the DMK’s vote share is lower. Notably, Bharatiya Janata Party’s ELUMALAI. C is close behind with 16,122 votes, adding tension to the election outcome.

Round 12/23 · Margin 1,074 · 52% counted · Spoiler: ELUMALAI. C (Bharatiya Janata Party)

TITTAKUDI — Close Race

In Tittakudi, a tight race between Ganesan C.V. (DMK) and Rajasekar A (TVK), with just 1,125 votes separating them as 65% of votes are counted. Notably, Murugumaran N (AIADMK) got more votes than the current winning margin, adding an unexpected twist to the competition.

Round 13/20 · Margin 1,125 · 65% counted · Spoiler: MURUGUMARAN N (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

NILAKKOTTAI — Lead Flip

In Nilakkottai, Dindigal district, Nagajothi.S of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has taken a lead from Ayyanar.R of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The margin is currently 513 votes as the vote count reaches 61%. Notably, Thenmozhi.S of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam gained 30,934 votes in the previous election, more than the current winning margin, indicating a potential close race this time around.

Round 14/23 · Margin 513 · 61% counted · Spoiler: THENMOZHI.S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

MANAPPARAI — Close Race

In the tight race for MANAPPARAI, R. Kathiravan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leads by a mere 561 votes with just three rounds left. Close behind is Dr. PL Vijayakumar from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. In comparison to the previous election, a significant increase in turnout and a dip in Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share have been noted. The current winning margin was previously held by Abdul Samad P of the same party, who garnered 53,739 votes. This election promises to be a nail-biter as the results approach completion.

Round 22/25 · Margin 561 · 88% counted · Spoiler: P. ABDUL SAMED (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

AMBUR — Lead Flip

In Ambur, a significant shift has occurred in the ongoing state assembly elections. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s candidate, Vilwanathan.A.C, has taken the lead from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s Imthiyaz Pandarattudu Abdhu. The current margin stands at 3,750 votes, marking a drastic change from earlier when it was in favor of Imthiyaz by 275 votes. With 59% of the count completed, Vilwanathan, who won in 2021 with a margin of 20,232 votes, is currently in the lead for the first time this election. Interestingly, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Venkatesan.R garnered 27,320 votes, which is more than the current winning margin, indicating a strong presence of the party as well.

Round 13/22 · Margin 3,750 · 59% counted · Spoiler: VENKATESAN. R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

UDUMALAIPETTAI — Lead Flip

In UDUMALAIPETTAI, a surprising lead change occurs between Jayakumar M. (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and incumbent Radhakrishnan K. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam). The margin now stands at 542 votes as counting reaches 91%. In the last election, Radhakrishnank won by a significant 11.4%, but this year’s race is proving to be tight. Notably, Sankar K. (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) received 54,406 votes, exceeding the current winning margin.

Round 20/22 · Margin 542 · 91% counted · Spoiler: SANKAR K. (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

THALLI — Close Race

In Thalli, Krishnagiri district, Communist Party of India’s Ramachandran.T and Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dr. Nagesh Kumar are neck-and-neck in a tight race, with Ramachandran leading by just 413 votes as the count progresses, leaving 9 rounds to be completed (63% complete). The projected turnout has increased significantly compared to the previous election, while the Communist Party of India’s vote share has dropped substantially. Interestingly, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s Suresh.G received over 27,000 votes, potentially impacting the final outcome.

Round 15/24 · Margin 413 · 63% counted · Spoiler: SURESH. G (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

VILUPPURAM — Close Race

A tight race is unfolding in Viluppuram as Lakshmanan R (DMK) leads Mohanraj N (TVK) by a slim margin of 1,491 votes with just 6 rounds left to count and 75% of votes tallied. In the previous election, DMK’s Lakshmanan won with a larger margin, but this year the party’s vote share has dropped significantly. Interestingly, Vijayasureshbabu from AIADMK received 44,103 votes, suggesting a possible shift in voter preference that could potentially influence the final outcome.

Round 18/24 · Margin 1,491 · 75% counted · Spoiler: VIJAYASURESHBABU (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

MANNARGUDI — Close Race

In a nail-biting contest in Mannargudi, Kamaraj S of Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam leads by a slim margin of 1,591 votes against Raja T R B of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, with 82% counting completed. In the previous election, Rajaa won with a much larger margin, but this year, his party’s vote share has dropped significantly. Meanwhile, an unexpected contender, Rajarajan U from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, garnered over 35,000 votes – potentially influencing the outcome of this closely fought race.

Round 18/22 · Margin 1,591 · 82% counted · Spoiler: RAJARAJAN.U (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

MANNARGUDI — Close Race

In a nail-biting contest in Mannargudi, Kamaraj S of Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam leads by a slim margin of 1,591 votes against Raja T R B of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, with 82% counting completed. In the previous election, Rajaa won with a much larger margin, but this year, his party’s vote share has dropped significantly. Meanwhile, an unexpected contender, Rajarajan U from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, garnered over 35,000 votes – potentially influencing the outcome of this closely fought race.

Round 18/22 · Margin 1,591 · 82% counted · Spoiler: RAJARAJAN.U (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

AIADMK had edged ahead in the Katpadi Assembly constituency, pushing incumbent DMK’s Duraimurugan to the third spot

ULUNDURPETTAI — Close Race

The election in Ulundurpettai is shaping up to be a nail-biter as Vasanthavel G R of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leads Kumaraguru R of All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam by just 644 votes, with only 12 rounds left and 56% of the votes counted. The race is particularly tight given that in the previous election, Manikannan A J won by over 5,000 votes. Furthermore, Sudhakar M of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam received more than the current winning margin, adding an interesting dynamic to the contest.

Round 15/27 · Margin 644 · 56% counted · Spoiler: SUDHAKAR M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

METTUPPALAYAM — Close Race

In Mettuppalayam’s closely contested election, Sunilanand of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leads Smt. Kavitha Kalyanasundaram of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a slim margin of 1,597 votes with only 10 rounds remaining in the count. The turnout has increased by 8.6 percentage points compared to the previous election, while All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has decreased significantly. Notably, O.K. Chinnaraj of AIADMK received more votes (36,821) than the current winning margin, adding tension to this tight race.

Round 16/26 · Margin 1,597 · 62% counted · Spoiler: O.K.CHINNARAJ (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

TVK – the rare ‘political startup’ that turned ‘unicorn’ instantly

TVK – the rare ‘political startup’ that turned ‘unicorn’ instantly

TVK from the start created a strong buzz and with several political ‘startups’ formed by movie stars doing well in the past in the South, there were high expectations from it in the Tamil Nadu polls

METTUR — Lead Flip

In Mettur, Salem district, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Midhun Chakravarthy has taken the lead from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Venkatachalam. The current margin stands at 32 votes, a significant turnaround from earlier when Venkatachalam led by 161 votes. The count is currently 54% complete, with results indicating a tight race. In the 2021 elections, Sadhasivam.S (Pattali Makkal Katchi) won with a narrow margin of 656 votes. This year, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s Selvam.K secured an impressive 36,528 votes, suggesting a potential spoiler in the race for Mettur.

Round 13/24 · Margin 32 · 54% counted · Spoiler: SELVAM. K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

VEPPANAHALLI — Close Race

In Veppanahalli, Krishnagiri district, the election race between Srinivasan.P.S (DMK) and Munusamy.K.P (AIADMK) is extremely tight, with a mere 361 vote difference reported as 72% of votes are counted. The previous winner, K.P.Munusamy (AIADMK), won by 3,054 votes in the 2021 elections. The final outcome remains uncertain with seven rounds of counting still left.

Round 18/25 · Margin 361 · 72% counted

SENTHAMANGALAM — Close Race

In the tight race for Senthangalam, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s C Chandrasekaran leads by a narrow 458 votes with just three rounds remaining in the count. The previous winner Ponnusamy K from Dravida Munetra Kazhagam won with a larger margin in 2021, indicating a closely fought contest this year. The projected turnout has seen an increase of 5.4 percentage points compared to the last election, adding further tension to the race.

Round 19/22 · Margin 458 · 86% counted · Spoiler: P POOMALAR (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Metal detector arrives at the residence of TVK leader Joseph Vijay

TITTAKUDI — Close Race

In the ongoing Tittakudi assembly election, a tight race between Ganesan C.V (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Rajasekar A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), with only 530 votes separating them as 60% of the count is complete. Notably, Murugumaran N from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam secured 24,046 votes, highlighting a potential shift in voter preferences that could impact the final outcome.

Round 12/20 · Margin 530 · 60% counted · Spoiler: MURUGUMARAN N (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

Vijay’s poll promises: Healthcare

On the health front, he promised a drug-free Tamil Nadu. Vijay also committed to modernising hospitals, providing free annual health checkups, and introducing a Rs 25 lakh family health insurance scheme.

The manifesto also included a Rs 3,000 monthly pension for the elderly and the differently-abled, 200 units of free power, patta (land deed) regularisation, and 100 per cent piped drinking water supply for all households.

Some of the policy intereventions promised by TVK include a legal guarantee to provide essential government services like community certificates, and land pattas, within a strictly specified timeframe.

Vijay also promised doorstep delivery of governance by implementing a system to deliver services, such as ration supplies, directly to the people. He also assured that ease of doing business will be paramount to his government and promised a strict guarantee that business licences will be issued within 21 days. (PTI) 

Vijay’s poll promises: Unemployment

Addressing youth unemployment, Vijay pledged to create five lakh new government jobs and offer as many stipendiary internships. Unemployed graduates will be provided a monthly aid of up to Rs 4,000. For government employees, the party assured consideration of the Old Pension Scheme and the regularisation of contract workers, including nurses. (PTI) 

Vijay’s poll promises: Agrarian Welfare

TVK’s manifesto placed a strong emphasis on agrarian welfare, too.

The party promised a full waiver of agricultural cooperative crop loans for farmers owning less than five acres of land, while those holding more than five acres will receive a 50 per cent waiver. Additionally, the party promised a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 3,500 per quintal for paddy and Rs 4,500 per tonne for sugarcane. (PTI) 

Vijay’s poll promises: Education

The manifesto also laid importance on education. To prevent school dropouts, mothers or guardians of children studying in government and state-aided schools will receive Rs 15,000 annually.

Vijay promised 100 special residential schools named after iconic leader K Kamaraj, credited with revolutionising education in the state, and higher education loans of up to Rs 20 lakh. The TVK founder also assured AI Ministry, AI University and AI City. (PTI) 

Vijay’s poll promises: Focus on Vijay’s poll promises; TVK assured 8 gm gold for women

As the new-entrant TVK appears likely to emerge as the single largest party and form the government, the focus has now turned into actor-politician Vijay’s poll promises, including 8 gm gold for marriage, which is worth about Rs 14,000 (22 carat).

Vijay’s assurances in the party manifesto include Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women below 60 years, 8 gm gold for marriage and six free cooking gas cylinders a year, per family.

The actor-turned-politician also assured a quality silk saree in addition to gold for indigent brides and interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh for women-run SHGs. He assured corruption-free good governance if voted to power in his maiden electoral fight. (PTI) 

ULUNDURPETTAI — Close Race

In ULUNDURPETTAI, a tight race between Vasanthavel G R of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Kumaraguru R of All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam, with only 1,448 votes separating them as 52% of the count is complete. The projected turnout has increased by 5.1 percentage points compared to the previous election, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has dropped by approximately 16.6 points from its winning share in 2021. A potential game-changer is Sudhakar M of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam who secured 37,065 votes, more than the current winning margin.

Round 14/27 · Margin 1,448 · 52% counted · Spoiler: SUDHAKAR M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

YERCAUD — Close Race

In Yercaud’s closely contested election, Lakshmi Janarthanan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leads Usharani of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by a mere 1,558 votes as the count progresses. With 12 rounds remaining and half the votes counted, this race is shaping up to be tight. It’s noteworthy that the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has dropped significantly compared to the previous election, while Revathi T.M of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam received 32,445 votes, suggesting a potential shift in voter preferences.

Round 12/24 · Margin 1,558 · 50% counted · Spoiler: REVATHI. T.M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

TIRUPPUR (SOUTH) — Round Sweep

In Tiruppur’s Round 12, Dineshkumar. N (DMK) has taken a commanding lead with 65.2% of the votes, but it’s important to note that this does not make him the overall leader yet, as he trails by a significant margin of 13,479 votes. This strong performance in Round 12 suggests a tightening race, but the overall lead remains with another candidate for now.

Round 11/21 · Margin 13,479 · 52% counted · Spoiler: THANGARAJ. S (Bharatiya Janata Party)

PENNAGARAM — Close Race

In Pennagaram’s ongoing assembly election, a tight race persists between Selvam V. (Pattali Makkal Katchi) and Gajendran S. (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), with only 1,933 votes separating them as the count reaches 57%. The previous winner, Mani. G.K (Pattali Makkal Katchi), had a considerably larger margin of victory in 2021. Notably, G. K. M. Tamilkumaran from the Indian National Congress received more votes than the current winning margin, adding an interesting twist to the contest.

Round 13/23 · Margin 1,933 · 57% counted · Spoiler: G. K. M. TAMILKUMARAN (Indian National Congress)

TITTAKUDI — Close Race

In Tittakudi, a closely contested election sees Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Ganesan C.V and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s Rajasekar A battling it out with a slim margin of just 1,004 votes remaining in 9 rounds, as vote counting reaches 55% completion. Interestingly, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Murugumaran N garnered 22,088 votes, potentially posing a threat to the current leading candidate.

Round 11/20 · Margin 1,004 · 55% counted · Spoiler: MURUGUMARAN N (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

METTUR — Lead Flip

In Mettur constituency of Salem district, the lead has shifted from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Midhun Chakravarthy to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Venkatachalam G, with a current margin of 161 votes. The count is halfway through and it’s worth noting that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s Selvam K secured a significant number of votes (33,842) – more than the current winning margin. This election has seen no previous lead changes so far. In the 2021 elections, Pattali Makkal Katchi’s Sadhasivam S won by a narrower margin of 656 votes.

Round 12/24 · Margin 161 · 50% counted · Spoiler: SELVAM. K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

LALGUDI — Close Race

In Lalgudi’s tightly contested race, Leemarose Martin of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is currently leading by a slim margin of 1,174 votes over Ku Pa Krishnan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. With 6 rounds of counting remaining and 70% of the votes counted, the outcome remains uncertain. In the 2021 elections, A. Soundarapandian of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won by a larger margin, signaling a potential shift in voter preferences this year. The projected turnout has increased by 5.2 percentage points compared to the previous election, while DMK’s vote share has dropped by approximately 24.9 percentage points from its winning share in 2021. It is worth noting that T. Pari Vallal of DMK received 38,708 votes, which surpasses the current winning margin, indicating a potential impact on the final result.

Round 14/20 · Margin 1,174 · 70% counted · Spoiler: T. PARIVALLAL (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

AMBUR — Closing

In the ongoing AMBUR assembly election, Imthiyaz Pandarattudu Abdhu (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) is currently leading with a narrowed margin of 2,928 votes over Vilwanathan.A.C (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam). The race tightens as the count progresses, with 50% of the votes counted and 11 rounds left. Keep an eye on this closely contested seat as it heads towards a potential nail-biter finish.

Round 11/22 · Margin 2,928 · 50% counted · Spoiler: VENKATESAN. R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

TIRUVANNAMALAI — Lead Flip

In Tiruvannamalai, a significant shift occurred as E V Velu of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam took over the lead from Arul Arumugam of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with a reduced margin of 291 votes. So far, this is the first change of leadership in the constituency. Despite the current winning margin, Elumalai C of the Bharatiya Janata Party has garnered 15,309 votes, suggesting a close race as the election count progresses.

Round 11/23 · Margin 291 · 48% counted · Spoiler: ELUMALAI. C (Bharatiya Janata Party)

UDHAGAMANDALAM — Close Race

The race in Udhagamandalam remains extremely tight between Bhojarajan.M of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Ibrahim.R of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with just 1,231 votes separating them and two rounds left to count. The election has seen a significant increase in voter turnout, but the Indian National Congress’s vote share has dropped significantly compared to their win in 2021. Remarkably, RAMACHANDRAN.B of the Indian National Congress received over 45,000 votes, which could potentially shift the outcome in the final rounds of counting.

Round 19/21 · Margin 1,231 · 90% counted · Spoiler: RAMACHANDRAN.B (Indian National Congress)

VEPPANAHALLI — Close Race

In the tight race for VEPPANAHALLI, Krishnagiri district, MUNUSAMY (AIADMK) leads with a slim margin of 983 votes as 68% of votes are counted. Notably, SRINIVASAN (DMK) trails closely behind, and SAMPANGI (TVK) has secured significant support with 41,043 votes – more than the current winning margin. The outcome remains uncertain with 8 rounds of counting left.

Round 17/25 · Margin 983 · 68% counted · Spoiler: SAMPANGI.S.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

Two more DMK candidates have been declared elected from Valparai and Coonoor constituencies in Tamil Nadu

TVK’s R Vijayasaravanan has won the Thanjavur assembly constituency by a margin of nearly 17,000 votes. He scores the newly-found party’s first win

VELLORE — Close Race

In Vellore’s tightly contested election, incumbent P. Karthikeyan (DMK) leads M.M. Vinoth Kannan (TVMK) by just 40 votes with 7 rounds left, as 65% of the count is complete. It’s worth noting that in the previous election, Karthikeyan won by a margin of 9,181 votes. The projected turnout this year is up significantly, and DMK’s vote share has dropped by approximately 15.2 points compared to their winning share in 2021. An interesting development is S R K Appu from AIADMK gaining 28,988 votes, which is more than the current winning margin. The outcome remains uncertain with a close race in sight.

Round 13/20 · Margin 40 · 65% counted · Spoiler: S R K APPU (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

THANJAVUR — Result

In an unexpected turn of events, Thanjavur constituency has witnessed a significant upset as R. Vijayasaravanan from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has clinched the victory with a comfortable margin, breaking the 24-year dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). This change comes despite Karuppu Muruganantham from the Bharatiya Janata Party garnering more votes than the winning margin in this election.

Round 24/24 · Margin 16,955 · 100% counted · Spoiler: KARUPPU MURUGANANTHAM (Bharatiya Janata Party)

MANAPPARAI — Lead Flip

In MANAPPARAI, Tiruchirappalli district, Dr. PL Vijayakumar of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has taken a 293-vote lead over R Kathiravan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. With 76% votes counted, the voting scenario has significantly shifted from the 2021 results where Abdul Samad P won by a margin of 12,243 votes. Notably, P Abdul Samed of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has garnered 47,351 votes, a figure exceeding the current winning margin.

Round 19/25 · Margin 293 · 76% counted · Spoiler: P. ABDUL SAMED (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

KATPADI — Close Race

In KATPADI constituency of Vellore district, a tight race unfolds between V. Ramu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Dr. M Sudhakar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), with only 1,313 votes separating them as half of the vote count is complete. Notably, in the previous election, Duraimurugan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a mere 746 votes, indicating the close nature of this year’s contest. The current winning margin is larger than Duraimurugan’s victory total from the last election. With only 10 rounds remaining, this battle for KATPADI remains closely contested.

Round 10/20 · Margin 1,313 · 50% counted · Spoiler: DURAIMURUGAN (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

GUDIYATTAM — Lead Flip

In Gudiyattam, a significant shift occurred in the election race. K.B.Pradap of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam now leads with a reduced margin of 920 votes against K.Sindu of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who previously held the lead. The counting is complete for 61% of the votes, and it’s important to note that All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s candidate Paritha Purushothaman.G received a substantial 37,060 votes, potentially posing a strong challenge in this tight race.

Round 14/23 · Margin 920 · 61% counted · Spoiler: PARITHA PURUSHOTHAMAN.G (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

COIMBATORE (SOUTH) — Close Race

In Coimbatore South, a tight race between V Senthilbalaiji (DMK) and V Senthilkumar (TVK), with only 1,198 votes separating them as 55% of the count is complete. The 2021 winner Vanathi Srinivasan won by a smaller margin, hinting at a potential upset in this round. The projected turnout is lower than the previous election, and it’s worth noting that Amman K. Arjunan (AIADMK) received over 16,000 votes, which could impact the final outcome.

Round 11/20 · Margin 1,198 · 55% counted · Spoiler: AMMAN K.ARJUNAN (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

ANDIPATTI — Close Race

In Andipatti, a closely contested race between Maharajan.A (DMK) and Logirajan.A (AIADMK), with only 1,774 votes separating them as 60% of the votes have been counted. The current winning margin is significantly smaller compared to the previous election won by A.Maharajan (DMK). Meanwhile, a third candidate, Pandi.V (TVK), has garnered 37,606 votes, adding tension to the race.

Round 15/25 · Margin 1,774 · 60% counted · Spoiler: PANDI.V (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

ALANGULAM — Lead Flip

In ALANGULAM constituency of Tirunelveli district, a significant lead change has occurred as Paul Manoj Pandian (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) takes the lead from K R P Prabakaran (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam). The current margin stands at 2,048 votes with 71% of the count completed. Interestingly, Vibin Chakkaravarthy (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) received 42,473 votes, more than the current winning margin, indicating a potential third contender in this tight race.

Round 17/24 · Margin 2,048 · 71% counted · Spoiler: VIBIN CHAKKARAVARTHY (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

VIKRAVANDI — Lead Flip

In Vikravandi, a significant shift occurs as Sivakumar C (Pattali Makkal Katchi) takes the lead from Vijai Vadivel A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), with a current margin of 166 votes. The count is currently at 35% completion, and the constituency saw a different winner in 2021, Pugazhenthi N (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) with a margin of 9,573 votes. Notably, ANNIYUR SIVA @ SIVASHANMUGAM A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) secured 21,495 votes, exceeding the current winning margin.

Round 8/23 · Margin 166 · 35% counted · Spoiler: ANNIYUR SIVA @ SIVASHANMUGAM A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

VEPPANAHALLI — Close Race

In a nail-biting contest, Munusamy.K.P (AIADMK) leads in Veppanahalli with just 872 votes over Srinivasan.P.S (DMK), as counting progresses with 64% of votes accounted for. Notably, Samangi.S.R from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam received a significant vote share of 38,579, potentially influencing the final result.

Round 16/25 · Margin 872 · 64% counted · Spoiler: SAMPANGI.S.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

TITTAKUDI — Close Race

In Tittakudi, a tight race between Ganesan C.V. (DMK) and Rajasekar A (TVK) as only 1,366 votes separate them with 10 rounds of counting left, out of the total count that’s currently halfway complete. It’s worth noting that Murugumaran N (AIADMK) secured 19,959 votes in this election, which is more than the current winning margin, adding an interesting twist to the outcome.

Round 10/20 · Margin 1,366 · 50% counted · Spoiler: MURUGUMARAN N (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

THALLI — Close Race

The race for Thalli assembly seat in Krishnagiri district is extremely tight, with Dr. Nagesh Kumar (BJP) leading by just 237 votes over Ramachandran (CPI), as 50% of the votes have been counted. Suresh G (TVK) has received a significant number of votes (20,196) that could potentially influence the outcome in this closely contested election. The projected turnout is up significantly compared to the previous election, while CPI’s vote share has notably decreased.

Round 12/24 · Margin 237 · 50% counted · Spoiler: SURESH. G (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

PUDUKKOTTAI — Close Race

In Pudukkottai, V. Muthuraja of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam holds a narrow lead over K.M. Shariff of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with only 1,671 votes separating them as 55% of the votes are counted. Notably, N. Ramachandran of Bharatiya Janata Party is close behind, suggesting a tight race in this crucial constituency.

Round 12/22 · Margin 1,671 · 55% counted · Spoiler: N. RAMACHANDRAN (Bharatiya Janata Party)

PARAMAKUDI — Lead Flip

In Paramakudi, a dramatic turn of events has occurred as Advocate Kathiravan K.K (DMK) takes the lead from Gopirajan G (TVK), with a current margin of 103 votes as vote counting reaches 75%. Notably, Dr. Muthiah S (AIADMK) garnered 42,149 votes, exceeding the current winning margin. The race remains close and intense in this constituency.

Round 18/24 · Margin 103 · 75% counted · Spoiler: DR. MUTHIAH. S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

NILAKKOTTAI — Closing

In Nilakkottai, Dindigul district, Nagajothi.S (DMK) is currently leading Ayyanar.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), with a narrowing margin from 3433 votes to 2008 as the count progresses. The race remains intense, with only 12 rounds left and 52% of the votes yet to be declared. In the previous election in 2021, S.Thenmozhi (AIADMK) won by a significant margin of 27618 votes. Keep an eye on this tight contest as it unfolds further.

Round 11/23 · Margin 2,008 · 48% counted · Spoiler: THENMOZHI.S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

METTUPPALAYAM — Lead Flip

In Mettuppalayam, Coimbatore district, Sunilanand of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has taken a surprising lead from Smt. Kavitha Kalyanasundaram of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, with a current margin of just 52 votes as the count progresses. This comes after Selvaraj A K won the seat in 2021 by a margin of 1.1%. Interestingly, O.K. Chinnaraj of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam received 32,429 votes, potentially influencing the close race this year.

Round 14/26 · Margin 52 · 54% counted · Spoiler: O.K.CHINNARAJ (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

COONOOR — Result

In Coonoor’s Assembly elections, M. Raju of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has claimed a relatively comfortable victory with a margin of 8,099 votes over A. Ramu of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, out of a total of 1,41,394 votes. Notably, C. Thangaraju of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam garnered 42,225 votes, which exceeds the current winning margin.

Round 18/18 · Margin 8,099 · 100% counted · Spoiler: C. THANGARAJU (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

VILUPPURAM — Close Race

In the tight race for Viluppuram assembly seat, incumbent Lakshmanan R of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leads by a mere 1,426 votes over Mohanraj N of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with 9 rounds and 37% of the votes yet to be counted. Notably, VIJAYASURESHBABU of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam received 33,843 votes, potentially adding tension to the race’s outcome.

Round 15/24 · Margin 1,426 · 63% counted · Spoiler: VIJAYASURESHBABU (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

COIMBATORE (SOUTH) — Close Race

In Coimbatore South, V Senthilbalaiji of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and V Senthilkumar of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam are engaged in a tight race, with only 855 votes separating them as the count reaches halfway mark. The previous election winner, Vanathi Srinivasan from Bharatiya Janata Party won by just over 1,700 votes. The projected turnout this year is lower compared to the last election, and a significant vote for Amman K Arjunan of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could potentially swing the results.

Round 10/20 · Margin 855 · 50% counted · Spoiler: AMMAN K.ARJUNAN (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

BHAVANISAGAR — Close Race

In Bhavanisagar’s tight race, A.Bannari leads with a narrow advantage of 967 votes over V.P.Tamilselvi, as vote counting progresses at 63%. The close margin leaves room for significant shifts in the final rounds. Notably, P.L.Sundaram of the Communist Party of India received 38,578 votes, which is currently more than the winning margin. This election’s projected turnout has increased by 5.1 percentage points compared to the previous one, with All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam experiencing a significant decline in vote share.

Round 15/24 · Margin 967 · 63% counted · Spoiler: P.L.SUNDARAM (Communist Party of India)

ANDIPATTI — Lead Flip

In Andipatti constituency of Theni district, a surprising lead change has occurred with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s candidate A. Maharajan now leading by 502 votes against All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Logirajan A. The count is currently at 56%, and it’s worth noting that independent candidate Pandy V, from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has garnered an impressive 34,612 votes, which is more than the current winning margin. This is a dynamic race to watch as the count progresses.

Round 14/25 · Margin 502 · 56% counted · Spoiler: PANDI.V (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

TIRUVADANAI — Lead Flip

In Tiruvadanai, a significant shift occurred in the voting trends as Rajeev of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam now leads by 119 votes over M. Keerthika of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The count is currently at 67%, with RM Karumanickam (Indian National Congress) receiving 44,035 votes – a potential game-changer in this tight race.

Round 18/27 · Margin 119 · 67% counted · Spoiler: RM. KARUMANICKAM (Indian National Congress)

SHOLAVANDAN — Lead Flip

In Sholavandan, Madurai district, a significant shift has occurred in the election race. Dr. Venkatesan A (DMK) has taken the lead from Karuppaiah M.V (TVK), with a current margin of 100 votes, as counting progresses through 37% of votes. Interestingly, Manickam K (AIADMK) received 17,681 votes, potentially posing a strong threat to the current leaders, given that the winning margin is currently lower than Manickam’s vote count.

Round 7/19 · Margin 100 · 37% counted · Spoiler: MANICKAM.K (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

PARAMAKUDI — Close Race

A tense finish is expected in Paramakudi as Advocate Kathiravan KK of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam trails Gopirajan G of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam by a slim margin of 1,155 votes with 8 rounds of counting left. The current count stands at 67% complete, and the projected turnout is up by 5.5 percentage points compared to the previous election. Notably, Dr. Muthiah S of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has received more votes than the current winning margin, adding an interesting twist to the race.

Round 16/24 · Margin 1,155 · 67% counted · Spoiler: DR. MUTHIAH. S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

MELUR — Result

In a shocking turn of events, the Melur constituency in Madurai district has witnessed an unexpected result. P. Viswanathan from the Indian National Congress has pulled off a significant upset, defeating A.Maduraiveeran from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam by just 2,724 votes. This marks a change of hands as Periyapullan @ Selvam P., who won in 2021 with a substantial margin, is now in second place. Interestingly, Periyapullan @ Selvam P.’s vote count exceeds the current winning margin, indicating the tightness of this closely contested election.

Round 21/21 · Margin 2,724 · 100% counted · Spoiler: P.PERIYAPULLAN (A) SELVAM (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

SIVAKASI — Lead Flip

In Sivakasi, the race is heating up as Keerthana S of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam takes a significant lead over Rajenthrabhalaji K T from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The current margin stands at 1,572 votes, a dramatic shift from earlier when Rajenthrabhalaji was ahead by 63 votes. With 33% of the votes counted, it’s a close contest in this crucial Virudhunagar district constituency. Interestingly, Ashokan G of the Indian National Congress secured a winning margin of 17,319 votes in the 2021 elections – a figure that could yet play a decisive role in this year’s election. So far, the lead has changed hands zero times.

Round 7/21 · Margin 1,572 · 33% counted · Spoiler: ASHOKAN G (Indian National Congress)

VILUPPURAM — Close Race

A tense race unfolds in Viluppuram as Lakshmanan R of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leads by a narrow 1,148 votes over Mohanraj N of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with just 10 rounds left to count and 58% of the votes tallied. Notably, Vijayasureshbabu from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam gained 31,162 votes, potentially shaking up the outcome.

Round 14/24 · Margin 1,148 · 58% counted · Spoiler: VIJAYASURESHBABU (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with 106 seats, 12 short of the 118-seat majority. DMK+ on 67, AIADMK+ on 61, with 1 of 234 seats declared.

ULUNDURPETTAI — Lead Flip

In ULUNDURPETTAI constituency of Viluppuram district, a significant shift has occurred with Vasanthavel G R (DMK) now leading Kumaraguru R (AIADMK), by 590 votes. The count is currently at 37%, and this marks the first lead change in the election so far. Interestingly, Sudhakar M of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam received a substantial 27,743 votes, which is more than the current winning margin.

Round 10/27 · Margin 590 · 37% counted · Spoiler: SUDHAKAR M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

SRIVAIKUNTAM — Close Race

In a tightly contested election in Srivaikuntam, SHANMUGANATHAN.S of AIADMK and SARAVANAN.G of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam are neck and neck, with only 544 votes separating them as 81% counting is complete. The race to win the seat previously held by Amirtharaj .S of Indian National Congress in 2021, who won by a margin of 17,372 votes, seems set for a nail-biting finish, as the projected turnout surges and INC’s vote share drops significantly. Notably, Oorvasi Amiratharaj.S, also from INC, received 32,060 votes – currently more than the winning margin – making her a potential wildcard in this close contest.

Round 17/21 · Margin 544 · 81% counted · Spoiler: OORVASI AMIRTHARAJ. S (Indian National Congress)

KULITHALAI — Close Race

In Kulithalai’s tight race, G.Balasubramanian (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) leads Suriyanur. A. Chandran (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) by a narrow margin of 1,446 votes as 57% of the votes are counted. The 2021 winner, R.Manickam (Dravida Munetra Kazhagam), had a larger margin of 23,540 votes. A potential game-changer could be S.Karunakaran from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who secured 33,230 votes, more than the current lead.

Round 12/21 · Margin 1,446 · 57% counted · Spoiler: S.KARUNAKARAN (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

ANTHIYUR — Close Race

The race for ANTHIYUR is intensifying with just three rounds of counting left, as Haribaskar (AIADMK) leads Sivabalan (DMK) by a narrow margin of 1,995 votes. The incumbent Venkatachalam (DMK), who won in 2021 with a smaller lead, is currently trailing but Vijay Vettesh (TVK) has received a significant number of votes, potentially impacting the outcome.

Round 17/20 · Margin 1,995 · 85% counted · Spoiler: VIJAY VENKATESH.M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

VELLORE — Close Race

The Vellore assembly election is incredibly tight between PK Karthikeyan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and MM Vinoth Kannan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with only 1,822 votes separating them as 55% of the count is complete. Notably, S R K Appu of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has garnered a significant number of votes, more than the current winning margin, adding an interesting twist to this close contest.

Round 11/20 · Margin 1,822 · 55% counted · Spoiler: S R K APPU (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

SPOILERS: 213 seats where a third candidate’s votes exceed the current leading margin

CHEPAUK-THIRUVALLIKENI — Close Race

In a highly contested election in Chennai’s Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, Udhayanidhi Stalin (DMK) leads with a narrow margin of 1,365 votes as counting progresses, with only 7 rounds remaining and 59% of the votes counted. The projected turnout is up by 2.7 percentage points compared to the previous election, while DMK’s vote share has dropped significantly since its winning share in 2021. Interestingly, Aadirajaram of AIADMK received 11,149 votes, which exceeds the current leading margin, adding an intriguing twist to this tight race.

Round 10/17 · Margin 1,365 · 59% counted · Spoiler: AADIRAJARAM (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

THALLI — Lead Flip

In Thalli (Krishnagiri district), Dr. Nagesh Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken a lead from Ramachandran of the Communist Party of India. The current margin is 298 votes, a significant shift from Ramachandran’s previous win of 56,226 votes in 2021. Interestingly, Suresh G of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has secured 15,459 votes, more than the current winning margin, indicating a potential game-changer in this election. The counting is currently at 42%.

Round 10/24 · Margin 298 · 42% counted · Spoiler: SURESH. G (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

Election Performance as of 2:42 pm

KUMBAKONAM — Close Race

In Kumbakonam’s tight race, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s Anbalagan G leads by a slim margin of 1,565 votes with just 5 rounds remaining, as count progresses at a rate of 77%. In the 2021 election, Anbalagan won by over 21,000 votes. The projected turnout is higher than before, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s vote share has dropped significantly. Notably, Bharatiya Janata Party’s Ashokkumar R garnered more votes than the current winning margin. This election remains a nail-biter.

Round 17/22 · Margin 1,565 · 77% counted · Spoiler: ASHOKKUMAR R (Bharatiya Janata Party)

NAGERCOIL — Lead Flip

In Nagercoil, a dramatic turn of events occurs as Austin (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) takes the lead from Bervin Kings G (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), with a current margin of 211 votes. The count is at 48%, and in 2021, Gandhi M.R. (Bharatiya Janata Party) won by a smaller margin of 6.4%. Interestingly, Gandhi M R still holds the highest number of votes at 28,196, making him a potential contender despite the current lead change.

Round 11/23 · Margin 211 · 48% counted · Spoiler: GANDHI M R (Bharatiya Janata Party)

POLLACHI — Lead Flip

In Pollachi, Coimbatore district, K. Nithyanandhan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is currently leading over incumbent Pollachi V. Jayaraman of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by 232 votes as the count reaches 75%. Notably, G. Ramanathan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has secured a significant vote share with 37,598 votes, more than the current winning margin. This is the first lead change in Pollachi so far in this election.

Round 15/20 · Margin 232 · 75% counted · Spoiler: G. RAMANATHAN (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

UDHAGAMANDALAM — Lead Flip

In Udhagamandalam (The Nilgiris district), Bhojarajan.M of the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken a lead from Ibrahim.R of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, with a current margin of 189 votes as counting progresses at 89%. Notably, the INC’s Ganesh R., who won in 2021 with a significant margin, still ranks high in this constituency.

Round 17/19 · Margin 189 · 89% counted · Spoiler: RAMACHANDRAN.B (Indian National Congress)

KILLIYOOR — Close Race

In Killiyoor, a tight race unfolds between Sabin S from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Rajesh Kumar S from the Indian National Congress, with just 1,115 votes separating them as half of the count is complete. Notably, Nivin Simon J of the Bharatiya Janata Party received a substantial 11,866 votes, making him a potential wild card in this closely contested election.

Round 11/22 · Margin 1,115 · 50% counted · Spoiler: NIVIN SIMON. J (Bharatiya Janata Party)

ALANGULAM — Close Race

In a nail-biting contest, K R P Prabakaran of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leads Paul Manoj Pandian of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Alangulam by just 16 votes with 8 rounds remaining. Vibin Chakkaravarthy, an independent candidate, has garnered 40,546 votes, which is higher than the current winning margin, adding to the tension in this close race.

Round 16/24 · Margin 16 · 67% counted · Spoiler: VIBIN CHAKKARAVARTHY (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)

AVANASHI — Close Race

In Avanashi, Coimbatore district, a tight race unfolds between Kamali.S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) and Dr. L. Murugan (Bharatiya Janata Party), with Kamali.S currently leading by just 1,653 votes as the count progresses with 52% of votes declared. The 2021 winner, Dhanapal P from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, won with a much larger margin, indicating this year’s contest could go down to the wire. Notably, Dr. Gokilamani.V (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) garnered 33,049 votes – more than the current winning margin – adding tension to the ongoing election.

Round 14/27 · Margin 1,653 · 52% counted · Spoiler: DR. GOKILAMANI.V (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)

SANKARANKOVIL — Close Race

The race in SankaranKovil is intensifying as Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar of AIADMK leads by a narrow margin of 1,836 votes over C. Ramarajan of TTVK, with 61% of the votes counted. In comparison, the winning margin in the previous election was higher at 2.9%. Notably, Sangai Ganesan of INC received a significant 27,177 votes, potentially impacting the final outcome. The anticipated turnout for this election has increased by 8.3 percentage points over the previous one.

Round 14/23 · Margin 1,836 · 61% counted · Spoiler: SANGAI. GANESAN (Indian National Congress)

Tamil Nadu IT minister Palanivel Thyaga Rajan trails in the third spot from the Madurai Central constituency. He trails by nearly 13,000 votes.

TVK leads in 108 seats. DMK close-in on ADMK. ADMK 54 seats. DMK 53 seats

DMK’s Dhravidamani wins in Gudalur by a margin of 22,833 votes (Round 18/18)

Actor Trisha leaves TVK leader Vijay’s residence in Neelankarai.

TVK founder C Joseph Vijay leads from both the constituencies he is contesting from.

He has established a lead of over 19,000 votes from the Perambur constituency in Chennai. and over 12,000 votes lead in the Tiruchirapalli East constituency in Tiruchirapalli district.

As per Election Commission data at 1400 hours, newly-formed TVK was leading in 112 constituencies, followed by AIADMK.

The AIADMK and its alliance partners led in 65 constituencies. The ruling DMK and its allies were ahead in 57 constituencies

TVK’s Vijayaprabhu leads DMK’s Sudharsanam by 61,467 votes in Madavaram (Round 13/19)

With 11 of the 22 rounds of counting completed in Chennai’s Kolathur constituency, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin trails by over 8,000 votes.

Stalin, 8 ministers of ruling DMK trail in Tamil Nadu as poll results trickle in

DMK ministers trail in early Tamil Nadu Assembly counting

Chief Minister M K Stalin behind TVK rival by nearly 8,000 votes; Udayanidhi Stalin holds slender lead

TVK candidate V. S. BABU’s lead over Chief Minister MK Stalin at Kolathur continues to widen with the margin now at 7,975 votes. 10/22 rounds of polling are completed

Lottery Barron Santiago Martin’s wife LEEMAROSE MARTIN contesting in Lalgudi for the AIADMK leading by 5503 votes ahead of TVK’s KP Krishnan. DMK’s T. PARIVALLAL in third

KN Nehru leads by 5,689 votes in Trichy West (Round 19/24).

IT Minister PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan in third position in Madurai Central. TVK’s Madhar Badhurudeen leads by 11,051 votes. (Round 6/19)

Geetha Jeevan, Minister of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment trails behind Vijay’s friend and TVK’s Srinath in Thoothukkudi constituency by massive 20,658 votes

Speaker Appavu trails behind TVK’s Sathish Christopher by 5,451 votes (Round 16/24)

TVK’s Marie Wilson leads RK Nagar constituency. DMK’s John Ebenezer trails by 10,364 seats

Udhayanidhi Stalin holds on to a slim lead of 1,048 votes in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency (Round 8/17)

Commissioner of Police, Tambaram City, Sanjay Kumar at TVK party office, Panaiyur

DMK losing badly in its two bastions – Chennai and Delta

DMK’s KN Nehru leads in Trichy West by 4,450 votes (Round 18/22)

DMK’s Saminathan leads in Vedasandur constituency by 4,531 votes (Round 8/24)

TVK’s Propaganda General Secretary Arunraj leads by 2,155 votes in Tiruchengodu constituency (Round 5/21)

TVK leads in 110 seats as of 1:20 pm

Actor Trisha Krishnan arrives at the residence of TVK chief Vijay, in Chennai

TVK’s Dr Prabhu leads in Karaikudi. NTK’s Seeman trails by 22,713 votes. INC’s Mangudi trails by 13,158 votes

Photo: TVK cadre ecstatic over their performance

Poll: Will Tamil Nadu have a hung Assembly?

Will Tamil Nadu have a hung Assembly?

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As of 12.55 PM all trends indicate towards Vijay’s TVK emerging as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu.

The party, formed just two years ago, has broken decades of Dravidian duopoly and is ahead in 107 seats. AIADMK has exceeded expectations with leads in 58 seats ahead of the incumbent DMK government leading at 48. Seeman’s Naam Tamilar Katchi(NTK) has not yet opened its account.

Tamil Nadu health minister Ma Subramanian is trailing his TVK rival by over 10,750 votes.

Senior DMK minister KKSSR Ramachandran trails by over 1,500 votes in Aruppkottai constituency

TVK dominates Chennai with leads in 14 seats, DMK cut down to 2

TVK leads in 14 Chennai seats as DMK suffers major setback in stronghold

TVK leads in 14 of 16 Chennai seats, shaking DMK’s stronghold as early trends show CM Stalin trailing and Vijay’s party making a strong debut.

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TVK Chief Vijay family members celebrate TVK Party lead in Tamil Nadu Assembly

School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi trails by 499 votes in Tiruverumbur. TVK’s Vijayakumar leads (Round 4/23)

DMK’s Sakkarapani leads in Oddanchatram by 15,781 votes.

TVK’s Kamali leads in Avinashi by 1,722 votes. BJP’s L Murugan and DMK’s Dr.Gokilamani trail

TVK’s Election Campaign Secretary Aadhav Arjuna leads in Villivakkam constituency by 7,766 votes. DMK’s Kartik Mohan trails.

TVK’s VS Babu leads Kolathur. MK Stalin trails by 7,361 votes.

TVK founder C Joseph Vijay also leads from Tiruchirapalli East constituency by 6,499 votes.

Scenes outside Joseph Vijay’s house in Casuarina Drive, Neelankarai

Tamil Nadu speaker M Appavu trails his TVK rival by over 3,000 votes.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin trails by over 6,000 votes in Kolathur constituency

At 1215 hours, TVK was leading in 104 seats, while AIADMK in 64 and ruling DMK in 44 seats in elections to the Tamil Nadu assembly.

TVK founder Joseph Vijay leads by over 10,000 votes in Perambur constituency

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin leads by over 1,770 votes from Chepauk/Thiruvallikeni constituency

TVK leads in 104 seats (Update as on 12:15 pm)

Tamil Nadu trends: TVK crosses 100 seats, DMK and AIADMK trail

TVK leads in Tamil Nadu early trends, DMK trails as hung Assembly possibility emerges

TVK led by Vijay surges past 100 seats in Tamil Nadu early trends, with DMK trailing and a hung Assembly scenario emerging amid tight contests.