- By Aditya Jha
- Sat, 02 May 2026 11:53 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tamil Nadu Election: The results of the Tamil Nadu assembly election will be announced on May 4. While the MK Stalin-led DMK alliance is expecting to return to power, the AIADMK alliance has campaigned hard to make a comeback. However, the entry of actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK has added spice to the politics of the southern state. While most of the pollsters have predicted a comfortable victory for the ruling alliance, some of the exit polls have asserted that Vijay's party could play the role of a kingmaker.
Smaller Parties In Bigger Roles?
As per the data shared by Axis My India, Vijay's party is surprisingly set to emerge as the single largest party by winning around 100 seats. The agency stated that a large section of voters, especially youth and women, have preferred TVK over the traditional parties. However, the other pollsters have predicted that TVK is not likely to win over 50 seats.
Along with TVK, other regional parties, including Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), are also likely to play a major role in the next government's formation. While the PMK has a stronghold in the northern region of the state, the VCK is popular among the Dalit voters.
Traditional Forces To Struggle?
The politics of Tamil Nadu is driven by the "Dravidian model" for the past five decades, largely dominated by the DMK and AIADMK. The national parties, despite their efforts, have been the junior parties in the alliances. However, with Vijay's possible rise and other regional parties playing their role, the control of the traditional parties over politics is likely to be reduced.
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As per Axis My India, the voters, especially the youth, who are unsatisfied with MK Stalin's work have preferred TVK over AIADMK, showing a clear transition in the voting pattern.