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Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 BJP leaders lag as DMK and TVK surge in early trends
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Published on 4 May 2026
BJP bigwigs trail while TVK and DMK pull ahead
Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu’s 2026 assembly elections show a sharp setback for BJP leaders. State chief Nainar Nagenthran and Union Minister L Murugan are trailing DMK and TVK candidates, alongside former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Vanathi Srinivasan. The initial gap suggests a difficult road for BJP despite its bid to expand influence in the state.
- BJP leaders are trailing in early counting trends
- Nainar Nagenthran and L Murugan face setback
- DMK and TVK are leading in initial results
- Tamilisai Soundararajan and Vanathi Srinivasan also lag
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