Contenders: DMK-led alliance looks to hold its ground, AIADMK aims to claw its way back after its 2021 defeat and actor Vijay’s TVK, the surprise entrant. Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates : Tamil Nadu’s verdict day brings a familiar face-off with a hint of disruption. Counting for all 234 Assembly seats begins at 8 am today (Monday). The contenders: the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance looks to hold its ground, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) aims to claw its way back after its 2021 defeat and actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) tests whether the state is ready to move beyond its two-party pattern. Record turnout, high stakes: Tamil Nadu voted in a single phase on April 23, recording a historic 85.1 per cent voter turnout, the highest since Independence. More than 5.7 crore voters cast their ballots across more than 75,000 polling stations, deciding the fate of over 4,000 candidates.…