Tamil Nadu Election: TVK Emerges as Largest Party Amid Historic Record Turnout

In an unprecedented election, Tamil Nadu witnessed an 85.12% voter turnout. TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats but fell short of a majority. The DMK and AIADMK alliances followed with 73 and 53 seats, respectively. For the first time, no party secured a majority, prompting potential coalition governance.

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly polls on April 23 marked a historic voting turnout of 85.12% — the highest in the state's history. Vote counting commenced on May 4, with TVK candidates leading from the outset across numerous constituencies.

TVK secured significant leads in key districts, including Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai. Despite strong showings by the DMK and AIADMK alliances, no party reached the 118-seat majority mark. TVK, however, led in over 100 seats, positioning itself as the largest party.

By the end of the vote count, TVK won 108 seats, DMK alliances 73, and AIADMK alliances 53. Vijay, TVK's president, won in dual constituencies. For TVK to form a government, support from DMK or AIADMK factions is essential as no party won a majority independently, a first in Tamil Nadu's electoral history.