The Election Commission of India has begun counting votes for the 234 Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies. The DMK-Congress alliance, led by CM MK Stalin, aims to retain power, while the AIADMK-BJP camp seeks control. Actor Vijay's TVK party adds a fresh twist to the contest.
The magic number to form a government is 118 out of 234 total seats. The DMK-led alliance contests 164 constituencies, while Congress contests 28 seats. The AIADMK contests 167 seats, BJP 27, PMK 18, and AMMK 11.
Initial results show TVK candidates leading in Alangulam, Sankarankovil, and Tenkasi constituencies.
