Chennai, May 4 (IANS) In a stunning political upheaval, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay secured a massive landslide victory from Tiruchy East by over 26,000 votes, leading his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to a historic debut triumph that has dramatically reshaped Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.Polling for all 234 constituencies was held in a single phase on April 23, with counting conducted across 62 centres on Monday.What began as a four-cornered contest involving the DMK, AIADMK,…
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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…
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, April 25 (IANS) No repoll has been recommended in any of the 75,064 polling stations across Tamil Nadu where voting was held on April 23, officials said on Friday.Sources citing officials said that the polling process passed off without any incident that would warrant re-conducting voting in any constituency.According to sources, the absence of repoll requests suggests that polling staff were able to manage the process smoothly across urban and rural segments alike.Tamil Nadu witnessed …
Chennai, April 23 (IANS Tamil Nadu witnessed a high-voltage electoral contest on Thursday as polling for all 234 Assembly constituencies concluded with a robust voter turnout of over 84 per cent, reflecting strong public participation in one of the State’s most closely watched elections in recent years. The election marked a significant shift from the traditional Dravidian two-party dominance, evolving into a multi-cornered contest involving the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), the …
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Voting for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced on Thursday amid reports of technical glitches in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at several booths, leading to delays in the start of polling in multiple locations. Election officials moved swiftly to address the malfunctions, particularly those related to EVMs and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units, to ensure that the voting process resumed smoothly.Despite the early hiccups, voters bega…
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Polling for the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began on Thursday across all 234 constituencies, with over 5.73 crore eligible voters set to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in a fiercely contested four-cornered battle.The electoral contest primarily features the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), making this one of the most competitive elections in…
Chennai, April 20 (IANS) The stage is set for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23, with a total of 4,023 candidates contesting across all 234 constituencies. The electoral battle has shaped into a multi-cornered contest, with key players including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), and the Tamil Manila Congress (TMC), among others.According to official data, over 5.73 crore voters — precise…
Kanyakumari, April 12 (IANS) TVK leader Vijay on Sunday cancelled a scheduled public meeting in Kanyakumari district midway through preparations and opted instead to hold a major roadshow, as campaigning for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections enters its final, high-intensity phase. With campaigning permitted only until the evening of April 21, political parties across the state have stepped up their outreach efforts. Senior leaders are aggressively touring constituencies, balancing packe…