Tamil Nadu Election Result 2026 Live Streaming on ABP News, Aaj Tak, India Today and NDTV
Counting for the Tamil Nadu election result 2026 begins today, May 4, at 8 AM. Major networks like NDTV, Aaj Tak, ABP News and India Today are live-streaming the coverage of the 234-seat battle. Exit polls favour MK Stalin's DMK, but actor Vijay's TVK could trigger a historic shift. Who will win Tamil Nadu? Stay tuned to know more.
Major Indian news networks are preparing for extensive live coverage as Tamil Nadu awaits the results of the 2026 Assembly election. Following a high-stakes polling day on April 23, the counting of votes for all 234 constituencies is scheduled to take place today, May 4. Leading broadcasters such as ABP News, Aaj Tak, India Today and NDTV will be live-streaming to provide real-time updates on Tamil Nadu assembly election results. Scroll below to watch the online telecast and get real-time updates on the Tamil Nadu election result 2026. Tamil Nadu Election Result 2026 Live News Updates.
Broadcast Schedule and Counting Timelines
The counting of votes across Tamil Nadu will begin at 8:00 AM. According to standard Election Commission of India (ECI) procedures, officials commence the process with postal ballots before opening Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Early trends are expected to emerge by 10:00 AM, with a clearer picture of the leading alliance or party likely by midday. Digital platforms and television networks are activating dedicated election desks to track round-wise updates from each of the 234 seats. Kerala Election Result 2026 Live News Updates.
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The 2026 Political Landscape in Tamil Nadu
The 2026 assembly election in the coastal state marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's traditionally bipolar politics. The contest features four primary pillars:
- The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led 'Secular Progressive Alliance' under Chief Minister MK Stalin.
- The AIADMK-led front is headed by Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
- The debut of actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
- The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), led by Senthamizhan Seeman, is contesting all seats independently.
Exit Polls Prediction for Tamil Nadu
Exit poll predictions for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election present a highly competitive and potentially historic shift in the state's political landscape. Released following the single-phase polling on April 23, most pollsters - including P-Marq, Matrize, and Peoples Pulse - project Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's DMK-led alliance to retain power with approximately 122 to 145 seats.
However, a significant divergence appeared in the Axis My India survey, which predicted a massive breakthrough for actor Vijay's newly formed party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), suggesting it could secure between 98 and 120 seats. While the AIADMK-led front is generally placed third by most agencies, the JVC exit poll offered a contrarian view, projecting an AIADMK comeback with 128 to 147 seats.
These varied forecasts indicate that while the DMK holds an edge, the entry of the TVK has disrupted the traditional bipolar contest, leaving the outcome on May 4 highly anticipated.
The current term of the 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on May 10, with the next government required to be formed before this deadline. To achieve a simple majority in the 234-member house, a party or alliance must secure at least 118 seats.
In the previous 2021 Assembly election, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance decisively ended a decade of AIADMK rule by winning 159 seats, with the DMK alone securing 133 seats. The AIADMK-led alliance managed to win 75 seats, while other parties failed to make a significant seat-count impact. This year’s election saw a record voter turnout of 85.1 per cent, reflecting intense public engagement as the state decides whether to grant the DMK a consecutive term or embrace a new political alternative.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 01, 2026 11:47 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
