Exit Polls Predict MK Stalin-Led DMK Victory in Tamil Nadu, Vijay's TVK Gets Modest Seats

Exit polls project the incumbent MK Stalin-led DMK alliance winning Tamil Nadu with 120-145 seats. The AIADMK-led NDA is projected to secure 60-100 seats, while actor Vijay's TVK is estimated to win 0-40 seats. High voter turnout of 82.24% was recorded across all 234 constituencies. Counting of votes will take place on May 4.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu Exit Polls: DMK Leads, Vijay's TVK Gets 0-40 Seats

  • Exit polls project DMK-led alliance winning 120-145 seats in Tamil Nadu
  • AIADMK-NDA projected at 60-100 seats
  • Vijay's TVK gets mixed projections from 0-40 seats
  • Voter turnout at 82.24% across 234 constituencies
  • Counting of votes scheduled for May 4
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Exit pollsters project return of MK Stalin led alliance in Tamil Nadu, Vijay puts up decent show

Exit polls project MK Stalin's DMK alliance winning 120-145 seats in Tamil Nadu. Vijay's TVK gets 0-40 seats. AIADMK-NDA projected at 60-100 seats.

"The main contest in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls was between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) - News Report"

New Delhi, April 29

In their projections via exit polls, the pollsters on Wednesday projected the incumbent CM MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance winning Tamil Nadu in the 2026 Assembly elections.

The exit poll by People Pulse has projected 125-145 Assembly seats in DMK's corner, while placing Nationalist Democratic Alliance-backed (NDA) All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with 65 to 80 seats of the total 234 Assembly seats in the state.

Meanwhile, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is being projected to win merely two to six Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu as per People Pulse.

According to exit poll projections by Matrize, DMK and allies are winning Tamil Nadu Assembly polls with 122-132, while AIADMK and allies are projected to win on 80 to 100 seats.

Meanwhile, as per Matrize, TVK is projected to zero to six Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu.

The exit poll by P-MARQ has projected 125-145 Assembly seats in DMK's corner, while placing AIADMK with 60 to 70 seats of the total 234 Assembly seats in the state.

Meanwhile, Vijay's TVK is being projected to win merely one to six Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu as per P-MARQ.

The exit poll by People Insight has projected 120-140 Assembly seats in DMK's corner, while placing AIADMK with 60 to 70 seats of the total 234 Assembly seats in the state.

Meanwhile, Vijay's TVK is being projected to win 30 to 40 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu as per People Insight.

The main contest in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls was between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Indian National Congress, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies.

Tamil Nadu witnessed strong voter participation across districts, with several regions recording high turnout figures. Karur led the state with 89.32 per cent, followed by Salem at 88.02 per cent, Erode at 87.59 per cent, Dharmapuri at 87.28 per cent, and Tiruppur at 86.33 per cent. Ariyalur recorded 83.09 per cent, Tiruchirappalli 82.76 per cent, and Chennai 81.34 per cent, indicating strong participation in urban and semi-urban regions. Madurai and Thoothukudi recorded 77.89 per cent and 77.56 per cent, respectively.

According to the Election Commission of India, overall voter turnout in Tamil Nadu stood at 82.24 per cent by 5 pm on April 23, with polling for all 234 Assembly constituencies concluding at 6 pm.

The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
People Insight projecting 30-40 seats for TVK while others give only 2-6? That's a huge spread! Something's fishy. Anyway, happy to see high turnout especially in Karur and Salem. Democracy in action! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Actually surprising that Vijay's TVK is getting so few projected seats despite all the hype. Cinema influence only goes so far in politics, I guess. DMK's welfare schemes probably still resonate with people. Let's see the real results on May 4th!
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Kavya N
Exit polls are entertainment, not news! Remember how off they were last time? But I must say, seeing 82% turnout is heartwarming. Tamil Nadu always shows the way in voting participation. DMK vs AIADMK vs TVK - this is turning into a proper three-cornered contest for the future.
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Matthew K
I'm not a fan of how exit polls are treated as gospel by media. That said, if DMK gets 125+, it shows Stalin's governance, especially the free bus scheme and breakfast for students, is appreciated. Vijay's fans are disappointed but 2026 was always a learning election for TVK. Real contest will be 2031!
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Rahul R
One thing is clear - AIADMK is struggling without Jayalalithaa's charisma. BJP's alliance hasn't given them much boost either. DMK seems to have consolidated the anti-NDA vote well. But let's not celebrate early - counting day is when the real story unfolds! 🤞

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