Tamil Nadu Election Results Highlights: TVK largest party in state, MK Stalin concedes defeat

"I congratulate Mr Vijay and the TVK for a spectacular electoral debut...People have voted for change in Tamil Nadu, and the mandate is with them now to cobble up a working majority and to give a good government to the people of Tamil Nadu," said Congress MP Karti Chidambaram.

"I express my gratitude to all the people, who rose up and performed their democratic duty in the assembly elections". Stating that the people were judges here, he said, "Therefore, I wholeheartedly accept the decision given by the people". He said, "We will soon recover from this setback."

DMK President and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin admits the defeat in the state. "I bow to people's verdict," says Stalin after losing Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as TVK set to emerge as the largest party.

TVK chief Vijay has won the Perambur seat with a margin of over 49,000 votes. He defeated Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's RD Shekar to win his seat. His party has crossed 100 in the state on its debut. 

"Through perseverance and sacrifice, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam leader Vijay has overcome many challenges. His visionary outlook and humanitarian approach have earned the admiration of the people. In the context of Tamil Nadu, it is the people’s desire that he should become the Chief Minister. It is based on that support that I have won for the 10th time in Gobichettipalayam. As long as I live, I will continue to work for him. Regarding Edappadi Palaniswami, who has lost 10 times and now faces his 11th defeat, such questions should be directed to him. If I respond, it would be like throwing a stone into slush. Therefore, I do not wish to comment on that," he said.

TVK chief Vijay has left his parents' house as supporters greeted him with big warmth. He arrived at his parents' residence a little earlier. TVK is leading big in Tamil Nadu and is ahead in107 seats.

The TVK is enjoying a big lead on its debut election. Vijay's party has won 23 seats and is ahead on 86 more to be ahead in a total of 109. DMK is leading/won on 61, while the AIADMK is ahead on 62 seats.

Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) wins Anna Nagar in Tamil Nadu.

TVK's R Vijaysaravanan wins Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu by defeating DMK's Shan Ramanathan with a margin of 16,955 votes.

TVK is taking a clear lead with 107 seats, marking a strong performance in its electoral debut. The DMK is trailing with 59 seats, while the AIADMK stands at 47. 

Vijay's father offers Congress, says "ally with TVK, Vijay will give you the power you lost."

TVK: 109

AIADMK: 57 

DMJ: 49 

PMK: 5 

Congress: 4 

Workers of TVK were seen distributing sweets outside the party headquarters in Chennai as early trends continue to favour the party in Tamil Nadu. TVK is currently leading in 108 of the 234 Assembly seats. 

Early trends from Election Commission from Tamil Nadu (Total 234 seats) till 12:10 noon show TVK continuing to lead the race. The AIADMK led NDA alliance is in second place, while the DMK+ bloc trails behind as counting progresses across the state.

Trends till 12:10 noon

TVK: 106

NDA: 72
AIADMK: 64
PMK: 4
BJP: 3
AMMK: 1

DMK+: 56
DMK: 43
Congress: 5
DMDK: 2
CPI: 2
VCK: 2
CPI-M: 1
IUML: 1

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam's (DMDK) Vijayprabhakar is leading in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar by over 1,000 votes.

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam's (DMDK) Premlatha Vijayakant is leading in Tamil Nadu's Vriddhachalam by over 1,000 votes.

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate MR Gandhi is currently leading in the Nagercoil constituency, ahead of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Austin by a margin of 363 votes, according to early counting trends in Tamil Nadu. 

According to the Election Commission of India in Tamil Nadu, TVK  has surged ahead with a strong lead. The NDA alliance follows in second place with AIADMK and its partners contributing significantly to its tally, while the SPA bloc remains behind in third position.

TVK: 104

NDA: 75
AIADMK: 66
PMK: 7
BJP: 1
AMMK: 1

SPA: 49
DMK: 39
Congress: 3
CPI: 3
CPI-M: 2
VCK: 1
DMDK: 1

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate M Harish is currently leading in the Alandur constituency, ahead of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate TM Anbarasan by a margin of 1,181 votes, according to ECI. 

According to the Election Commission of India in Tamil Nadu, TVK is leading the race with a strong showing. The NDA alliance follows closely with contributions from AIADMK and its allies, while the SPA bloc is trailing in third position.

Tamil Nadu Trends (According to EC):

TVK: 94

NDA: 69
AIADMK: 61
PMK: 6
BJP: 2

SPA: 43
DMK: 37
Congress: 2
VCK: 1
CPI: 1
DMDK: 1
CPI-M: 1

Others: 
PT: 1

Early trends from Tamil Nadu show Vijay’s TVK surging past the 100-mark to emerge as the clear frontrunner in the race. The AIADMK+ alliance is trailing behind, while the DMK+ bloc remains further back as counting continues. 

According to early trends from the Election Commission of India in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK+ has a slight edge in a closely fought contest. TVK is running close behind with a strong early showing, while DMK+ remains in third place as counting continues. 

TVK: 47

AIADMK +: 48
AIADMK: 44, PMK: 2, BJP: 1, AMMK: 1

DMK+: 24
DMK: 20, Congress: 2, DMDK: 1, CPI: 1

Others: 
PT: 1

DMK+: 40

AIADMK+: 65

TVK: 81

Early trends from Tamil Nadu indicate a major shift in the electoral battle, with TVK taking the lead across 81 seats. 

Early trends from Tamil Nadu now show the AIADMK moving ahead in the race. 

DMK+: 42

AIADMK+: 68

TVK: 51

Early trends from Tamil Nadu show a sharp twist in the contest, with TVK moving ahead at 58 seats, overtaking the DMK, which stands at 53. The AIADMK trails with 16.

Early counting trends from the Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni Assembly seat in Chennai show TVK taking the lead in what is considered a stronghold of the DMK. DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin is currently trailing.

Early trends from Tamil Nadu show an intense contest unfolding, with the DMK just edging ahead at 51 seats, closely followed by TVK at 50. The AIADMK trails with 12.

Early trends from Tamil Nadu indicate an intense contest shaping up, with DMK taking the lead in 55 seats, while TVK has emerged as a strong challenger with 36 leads. The AIADMK alliance is trailing at 14. 

Early trends from Tamil Nadu at around 8:43 AM show the DMK opening up a strong lead in 39 seats. TVK continues to hold its ground with leads in 12 constituencies, while the AIADMK alliance trails with 11.

Fresh trends from Tamil Nadu at around 8:35 AM show the DMK extending its lead to 31 seats. The AIADMK alliance is ahead in 11 constituencies, while TVK is leading in 12 seats. 

DMK workers and supporters were seen closely monitoring vote counting at Anna Arivalayam in Chennai as results for the Assembly elections begin to take shape.

Early trends from Tamil Nadu at around 8:28 AM show the DMK taking the lead in 15 seats. TVK has made a notable early push with leads in 11 constituencies, while the AIADMK is ahead in 8 seats. 

Early trends from Tamil Nadu indicate a close contest among the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam bloc, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. As per updates around 8:15 AM, DMK+ is leading in 11 seats, AIADMK+ in 7, while TVK has taken an early lead in 6 constituencies, pointing to a tight three-way battle in the initial rounds of counting.

Initial counting trends from Tamil Nadu show the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) taking the lead in two Assembly seats, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has surged ahead in one constituency. These early numbers are based on initial rounds of counting and may shift as more votes are tallied.

The counting process has begun in Tamil Nadu with postal ballots being taken up first before the votes recorded in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are counted.

Counting of votes for all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu has begun, with counting centres opening early under tight security arrangements. 

Tamil Nadu’s final electoral rolls for 2021 were published on January 20, 2021, with January 1, 2021 as the qualifying date. The state had 62,674,446 electors in the final rolls. Women voters outnumbered men by 990,254.

The results of the elections held in Tamil Nadu will be declared on May 4. Viewers can watch the results first on India TV. Apart from the television broadcast, live coverage of the results will begin at 6:00 AM on India TV's YouTube channel, as well as on India TV's Hindi and English websites.

Heavy security arrangements have been put in place at Loyola College, where votes for several crucial Assembly constituencies will be counted today.

Visuals were seen from outside the Chennai office of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as counting of votes for all 234 Assembly constituencies begins at 8 AM today.

Visuals emerged from outside Anna Arivalayam, the headquarters of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, as counting of votes for all 234 Assembly constituencies gets underway from 8 AM today.

The 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election produced a clear change of government, with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, DMK, returning to power after a decade. Polling for all 234 Assembly seats was held in a single phase on April 6, 2021, and counting was scheduled for May 2, 2021, according to the Election Commission of India. The DMK won 133 seats on its own, crossing the simple majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, AIADMK, listed as ADMK in ECI statistical tables, finished second with 66 seats. The DMK-led alliance ended with 159 seats, while the AIADMK-led alliance won 75 seats.

What sets this election apart is the prominence of key personalities. Chief Minister M K Stalin is seeking to strengthen his governance record, while opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami is aiming for a political comeback. At the same time, the Bharatiya Janata Party is working to expand its presence through high-profile leaders, making the contest as much about leadership narratives as policy issues.

MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin: The father-son duo and DMK bigwigs are contesting from the Kolathur and Chepauk Thiruvallikeni seats, respectively. Stalin has represented Kolathur since 2011, while Udhayanidhi is seeking to retain his seat after winning it in 2021.

Vijay: Heading the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay is contesting from Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur. The party, launched in February 2024, has fielded candidates in all 234 constituencies.

Edappadi K Palaniswami: The AIADMK general secretary and the NDA’s chief ministerial face, is contesting once again from Edappadi, aiming for a fourth consecutive term since 2011.

O Panneerselvam: In a significant political shift, Panneerselvam has joined the DMK after his long association with the AIADMK. He is contesting from Bodinayakkanur, a constituency he has won in 2011, 2016 and 2021.

Tamilisai Soundararajan: The BJP leader is contesting from Mylapore and brings prior experience as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.

Nainar Nagendran of the BJP is contesting from Sattur, shifting from Tirunelveli, which he won in 2021.

Seeman (NTK) leads the Naam Tamilar Katchi and continues to campaign on Tamil identity, environmental issues, and anti-establishment themes, maintaining a strong grassroots base.

Vanathi Srinivasan (BJP) is a key face in the Coimbatore region, combining organisational strength with electoral experience while also playing a strategic role in the campaign.

Anbumani Ramadoss (PMK) remains an influential figure in northern Tamil Nadu, particularly among Vanniyar voters, and is a key ally within the NDA, shaping outcomes in closely contested constituencies.

Counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu assembly election will begin at 8 am. Stay tuned with India TV for all the LIVE updates on the Tamil Nadu assembly election results here.