Actor-politician Vijay has opened up a decisive early lead in the Perambur constituency, reinforcing the rising momentum of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026. By the end of the third round of counting, Vijay had secured 5,613 votes, placing him comfortably ahead of his closest rival from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), who trailed with 3,348 votes. Candidates from the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) remained far behind, polling 542 and 230 votes respectively. The Perambur contest is being closely watched as a key indicator of TVK’s electoral debut…
Author: Pugazh Murugan
In a dramatic surge in Tamil Nadu election counting, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has crossed the 100-seat mark after four rounds of counting, strengthening its position as the frontrunner in the 234-member Assembly. With the halfway mark within reach, TVK leaders expressed confidence of forming the next government with an absolute majority. Party national spokesperson Felix Gerald said the early trends reflect a clear mandate from the people. He claimed that voters have backed TVK as an alternative to established parties, adding that the electorate is “fed up” with traditional political formations. Gerald further stated that the party is confident…
In a major political upset, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has taken the lead in all 16 Assembly constituencies in Chennai, traditionally considered a stronghold of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. After two rounds of counting, TVK candidates are ahead across the city, signalling a significant shift in voter trends in the Chennai region. Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is trailing in Kolathur, while Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin is behind in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. The early trends have come as a major setback for the DMK, which has historically dominated Chennai politics. Officials, however, emphasised that these are initial leads and the situation…
Feb 4: In a major setback for the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, several senior leaders, including Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, are trailing after the first two rounds of counting. Afternoon trends indicate that nearly 15 DMK ministers are behind in their respective constituencies. Key leaders such as K. N. Nehru, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, and M. P. Swaminathan are among those facing tough contests. Reports also suggest that only three ministers are currently leading. The developments come as a shock for the DMK, with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam gaining significant ground and leading in…
Chennai, May 4: In a dramatic turn in early counting trends across Tamil Nadu’s 234 Assembly constituencies, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has been pushed to third place. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has emerged as the frontrunner, leading in over 95 seats, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is ahead in around 65 seats. The DMK is trailing behind in roughly 55 seats, according to initial trends. In a significant setback, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, and several ministers are reported to be trailing in their respective constituencies. Officials, however, cautioned that these…
Chennai, May 4: In a major setback for the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the party has slipped to third place in the latest counting trends of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with several of its senior leaders and ministers trailing in their respective constituencies. Early trends show actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) taking a strong lead across multiple seats, while the AIADMK-led alliance has also moved ahead of the DMK, pushing the ruling party into third position as counting continues. Adding to the party’s troubles, key DMK ministers are currently trailing, indicating potential cracks in what was expected…
Chennai, May 4: The first round of counting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has delivered an early jolt to established players, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging ahead in several constituencies. According to initial round-wise data, TVK candidates have secured early leads in key seats, signalling that the party’s debut electoral push is translating into measurable gains on the ground. These leads come after the completion of the postal ballot count and the first round of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) counting, where trends are beginning to take clearer shape. While the margins remain slim, the significance lies in the…
Chennai, May 4: Early trends from postal ballots as counting began at 8 a.m. in Tamil Nadu showed key leaders taking initial leads in their respective constituencies. Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is leading in Kolathur, while former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami is ahead in Edappadi. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has taken an early lead in Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni. Officials cautioned that these leads are based only on postal ballot counting, which is taken up first, and do not reflect the overall trend. More definitive leads are expected as counting of votes recorded in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) progresses through the…
Chennai, May 4: 2026 Counting of votes for the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began at 8 a.m. on Monday across 62 designated centres in the State. Votes from 75,064 polling stations, including postal ballots, are being counted following a high voter turnout of 85.1%, with nearly 4.8 crore votes cast. The election has shaped into a three-way contest between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which is making its electoral debut. Security arrangements are extensive, with around 1.25 lakh personnel deployed…