Actor Vijay’s newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has upended Tamil Nadu politics, emerging as the single largest party in early Assembly results. The breakthrough breaks the familiar dominance of DMK and AIADMK and places TVK at the center of government formation talks. Vijay, the actor-turned-politician, is reported to be leading from both seats.
Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Assembly elections have concluded across all 234 constituencies with a high 84.29% turnout. The exit poll projections are expected to land by 6:30 PM, with 118 seats needed for a majority. Exit polls ask voters right after they vote, using their responses and voting trends to forecast who leads in the DMK vs AIADMK contest.
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