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The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections witnessed a record voter turnout of 84.80%. Counting will start at 8 AM on May 4, 2026. The emergence of the new political force, TVK, led by actor Vijay, adds to the significance of this election.

Key facts:

• Counting of votes will occur simultaneously across all constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
• Early trends are expected by approximately 11 AM on May 4.
• Final results are anticipated by 4 PM on May 4.
• The Election Commission of India has implemented a multi-tier security arrangement for the counting process.

The DMK-led alliance won 159 seats in the previous assembly elections in 2021. The AIADMK-led alliance secured 75 seats. Analysts project that TVK could win between 98-120 seats, according to Axis My India.

R S Bharathi from DMK stated, “We request ECI to act immediately on any complaint of disturbances at counting centres.” His remarks highlight concerns over potential disruptions during the counting process.

I S Inbadurai added, “If wrong persons have entered using those cards, then what is the meaning of all the secrecy and transparency measures introduced by ECI?” This raises questions about the integrity of the electoral process.

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu has shifted since the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance ended a decade-long AIADMK rule in 2021. The outcome of this election may further alter that landscape.