TVK Leads 100+ Seats, Stalin Loses Kolathur as Tamil Nadu Records 85.1% Turnout

Context Vote counting began after the single‑phase election on April 23, 2026. By 4:20 p.m. on May 4, the Election Commission showed TVK ahead in 100‑plus of the 234 Assembly seats. The DMK‑led alliance leads in about 60 seats, while the AIADMK+ bloc holds around 50.

Key Facts TVK’s lead exceeds 100 constituencies out of 234, according to the latest tally. Voter turnout reached 85.1%, with approximately 48 million votes cast across the state. In Kolathur, a seat Stalin had held since 2011, TVK candidate V.S. Babu defeated the incumbent chief minister.

What It Means The results suggest a realignment of power, with TVK emerging as the largest single bloc. Stalin’s loss in his home constituency may affect DMK’s internal dynamics and future coalition talks. Observers will watch how TVK translates its lead into government formation and whether any party seeks alliances to cross the 118‑seat majority mark.

What to watch next The final seat count, potential coalition negotiations, and the swearing‑in date for the new chief minister will shape Tamil Nadu’s legislative agenda over the coming weeks.