As counting began at 8 a.m. on May 4, security was tight, with about 1.25 lakh personnel deployed to ensure a smooth process. The primary contest remains between Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the AIADMK-BJP alliance.

That context matters because it underscores the significance of TVK’s entry, which could disrupt the historical dominance of DMK and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu politics. Exit polls predicted DMK+ would secure between 92-110 seats, while TVK was forecasted to win between 98-120 seats and AIADMK+ between 22-32 seats.

High turnout has historically played a key role in shaping results in the state, making this factor crucial in analyzing the trends of the 2026 elections. The DMK is banking on its governance and welfare schemes to retain power, while the Opposition alliance aims to consolidate anti-incumbency votes.

In previous elections, such as in 2021 where DMK secured 133 seats, consecutive terms have eluded them for decades—making their current bid particularly noteworthy.

The next expected development will be the announcement of final results later today, which will clarify whether Vijay has emerged as a significant player or merely a spoiler in this election cycle.

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