Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Early trends from the counting of postal ballots in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Monday indicated an initial edge for the DMK, while actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) showed strong early momentum, signalling a potentially shifting political landscape in the state. According to initial leads based on postal votes, the DMK was ahead in 33 constituencies, while the AIADMK was leading in 10 and the TVK in 8 seats. These early figures, though…
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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Counting of votes for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry begins on Monday, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times.In West Bengal, the excitement reached an all-time high with a record-breaking 92.93 per cent of voters showing …
Chennai, May 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu stands on edge as counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections gets underway on Monday, with an unusually high number of political variables making the outcome one of the most unpredictable in recent decades. From the emergence of new political entrants to simmering internal rifts among established leaders and the impact of a large-scale revision of electoral rolls, the electoral battlefield has evolved into a complex contest where even seasoned observers ar…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Counting of votes for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry is set to begin on Monday, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times.These elections are more than just local races; they are a massive test to see if voters pref…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times. As we wait for the official results on Monday, early data shows a major struggle between local state pride and national goals.These elections are more than just local races; they are a massive test to see if voters prefer state welfare programmes or the Central government’s vision.In West Bengal, the excitement reached an a…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu stands at a crucial political crossroads as the counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections will be taken up on Monday, with the ruling DMK seeking another term, the AIADMK-BJP alliance fighting to regain lost ground, and actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the biggest new variable in the state’s Dravidian political landscape.Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), led by actor-politician Seeman, is also in the fray, leading to a tough …
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) All arrangements, including an elaborate three-tier security mechanism, have been put in place for the counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on May 4, Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said on Sunday.Counting will begin at 8 a.m. with postal ballots, followed by Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes from 8.30 a.m. across 62 designated counting centres in the state.Polling for the 234 Assembly constituencies was held on April 23 in an intens…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday called for the immediate opening of new government medical colleges in six districts of Tamil Nadu, following the National Medical Commission (NMC) decision to withdraw restrictive norms that had hindered the expansion of medical education in the state.In a statement, Ramadoss said the scrapping of the earlier regulation has created an opportunity to establish government medical colleges in Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Mayilad…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Around 18,000 police personnel will be on duty at counting centres as Tamil Nadu prepares for the counting of votes for the Assembly elections on Monday, following polling held across all 234 constituencies on April 23.Authorities have ensured tight security at all 62 counting centres where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are being stored and will be opened under strict supervision.The counting process is expected to determine who will form the next government in the stat…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Anticipating a fractured mandate in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay has moved early to secure his party’s position, with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) preparing for possible “resort politics” ahead of the May 4 results.With exit polls offering conflicting predictions — some favouring the DMK-led alliance, others indicating gains for the AIADMK bloc and a few projecting a strong debut for TVK — Vijay has initiated steps to pre…