Axis My India exit poll predicts TVK to win 98-120 of Tamil Nadu's 234 seats
Axis My India's exit poll forecasts TVK would win 98-120 seats in Tamil Nadu in its first election contest, potentially reshaping the state's political landscape. The article also cites several other polls with varying seat forecasts for DMK and AIADMK, and notes turnout of 82.24% by 5 pm on April 23, with counting scheduled for Monday.
Why It Matters
A TVK victory forecast could alter Tamil Nadu's political dynamics and influence post-poll alignments and governance.
Timeline
10 Events
Peoples Insight projection
Peoples Insight estimated DMK and allies 120-140 seats; AIADMK and allies 60-70.
Peoples Pulse projection
Peoples Pulse projected DMK and allies 125-145 seats; AIADMK and allies 65-80.
JVC projection
JVC projection DMK and allies 75-95 seats; AIADMK and allies 128-147; TVK 8-15.
Kamakhya Analytics projection
Kamakhya Analytics projection DMK and allies 78-95 seats; AIADMK and allies 68-84; TVK and allies 67-81.
Matrize projection
Matrize projection DMK and allies 122-132 seats; AIADMK and allies 87-100; TVK 10-12.
P-Marq projection
P-Marq projection DMK and allies 125-145 seats; AIADMK and allies 65-85; TVK 16-26.
Praja Poll projection
Praja Poll forecast DMK and partners 148-168 seats; AIADMK and allies 61-81; TVK 1-9.
Axis My India exit poll – TVK 98-120 seats
Axis My India predicted actor Vijay's TVK would win 98-120 seats in Tamil Nadu in its first election contest, potentially establishing TVK as a strong force and challenging the DMK-led alliance.
Counting scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026
Counting of Tamil Nadu assembly election results was scheduled to begin on Monday following polling.
Turnout: 82.24% by 5 pm as polling ends
Election Commission reported voter turnout across Tamil Nadu at 82.24% by 5:00 pm as polling for all 234 assembly constituencies ended at 6:00 pm.