DMK Leads Tamil Nadu Exit Polls: 124 Seats Predicted Over AIADMK

In a dramatic twist to Tamil Nadu's electoral saga, exit polls from Shining India Survey forecast a triumphant return for DMK, leading its alliance to approximately 124 seats. The AIADMK-led front trails with 103 seats, while Vijay's TVK emerges as a surprise contender with 7 seats. The vote split is nail-bitingly close: DMK's 38.6% edges out AIADMK's 37.3%, with TVK capturing 16.2%. Minor parties and undecideds make up the rest. This projection highlights shifting voter sentiments in the Dravidian heartland. Tamil Nadu's single-phase polls on April 23 drew an unprecedented 84.69% turnout from 5.73 crore eligible voters – a historic high. Women outpaced men (85.76% vs 83.57%), and third-gender participation stood at 60.49%. Over 4,000 candidates vied for 234 seats, dominated by DMK's Secular Progressive Alliance versus AIADMK. TVK's bold strategy of contesting every seat has disrupted traditional binaries, potentially reshaping alliances. Needing 118 for majority, DMK appears poised. Yet, these are mere projections; official results on May 4 will unveil the true verdict after one of the state's most vibrant campaigns.