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Rajinikanth congratulates Stalin over poll win
With 65,715 votes, DMK's S Stalinkumar wins in Thuraiyur. Meanwhile, Cong's Ganesh wins the Udhagamandalam seat by 5348 more votes.
AIADMK's A. Bannari wins in Bhavanisagar against CPI's P L Sundaram by 16008 votes.
PM Modi haild BJP workers in TN for their hardwork
PM Modi congratulates MK Stalin for DMK's victory in Tamil Nadu
Congratulations to MK Stalin for the victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. We shall work together for enhancing national progress, fulfilling regional aspirations and defeating the Covid-19 pandemic: PM Modi
BJP's electoral invincibility has been busted: CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Assembly polls results
The Assembly elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry have been a boost to the Opposition. The CPI(M)-led Left has returned to power in Kerala, while Trinamool Congress defied all odds. BJP retained Assam, while DMK returned to power after a 10-year gap. CPI(M) General SecretarySitaram Yechuryspoke toDH’sShemin Joyabout the election results.
Meanwhile, check out Assembly Elections results for West Bengal, Kerala, and Puducherry.
BJP loses battle with regional satraps yet again, Congress fails to make a mark
In the election results from four states and a union territory, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to hold on to Assam. But results from other states have buttressed the trend of the BJP performing poorly when faced with a strong regional party, and that several regions farthest from Delhi still refuse to come under the thrall of the Hindutva party.
Stalin thanks TN people for voting DMK to power, pledges to work for them
DMK president M K Stalin, who is set to become the Chief Minister ofTamilNadufor the first time, on Sunday thanked the people for voting his party to power and assured them that he would truthfully work for them.
With 88,274 votes DMK's Anitha R, Radhakrishnan sweeps the Tiruchendur constituency.
AIADMK's Jayaseelan emergers victorious in the Gudalurconstituency by 1945 more votes than Kasilingam from DMK.
Ramachandran from DMK wins in Coonoor
Ramachandran from DMK wins in Coonoor by 3710 votes. AIADMK's Vinoth trails with 57715 votes.
Violence reported in Chennai during counting of votes
One FIR has been filed in Tenyampet police station in T-Nagar district, Greater Chennai against cadres of a political party who had burst crackers near their party headquarters. The inspector of Teynampet PS has been placed under suspension for dereliction of duty: ECI
AIADMK's S. Ravi wins Arakkonam constituency with 85057 votes against VCK's Gowthama Sannah.
Election Commission of India holds press conference
They’re jubilant as govt is returning to power: TKS Elangovan on celebrations by DMK cadres
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Rahul Gandhi congratulates ally MK Stalin for the victory
Congratulations to MK Stalin for the victory. People of Tamil Nadu have voted for change and we will, under your leadership, prove to be a confident step in that direction. Best wishes: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Setback for state BJP chief L Murugan in Dharapuram as DMK candidate Kayalvizhi surges ahead by over 2,000 votes.
DMK set to comeback, CPI(M) to buck trend and get 2nd term, AINRC leads in Puducherry
After a ten-year stint in the opposition, DMK in Tamil Nadu on Sunday was set for a comeback to the ruling saddle, while the CPI(M) was on course to retain power for the first time in Kerala in four decades, and the AINRC-led NDA was leading in Puducherry.
Rajnath Singh congratulates MK Stalin on his party's victory in TN
The first congratulatory message of BJP to DMKcomes from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. "Congratulations to DMK leader, on his party’s victory in Tamil Nadu assembly elections. I extend my best wishes to him, " he said.
Latest trends according to Election commission
DMK chief MK Stalin urges party leaders to avoid victory celebrations
Avoid victory celebrations: DMK chief MK Stalinto party workers DMK is leading in 119 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, as per Election Commission trends.
Akhilesh Yadav congratulates Stalin
EC server down due to heavy load, counting still underway, says poll panel
Counting has not slowed down, due to heavy load the server has slowed down. Counting is continuing in the constituencies without any let-up: Election Commission of India
Delhi CM congratulates Stalin as DMK is set for victory in Tamil Nadu
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal congratulates Mamata Banerjee & M K Stalin as TMC & DMK look set for victory in Bengal & Tamil Nadu.
A difficult sunrise? Despite lead in seats, DMK holds marginal lead in vote share
The Tamil Nadu Assembly election results show that the DMK, led by M K Stalin, is most likely to lead the next government in the southern state.
Sellur Raju: MLA who covered lake with thermocol to prevent drought leading in Madurai West
Sellur K Raju, a sitting MLA, is leading the race for Madurai (West) constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2021 with DMK's Chinnammal C coming a close second.
MNM chief Kamal Haasan leading by a thin margin in Coimbatore South.
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DMK urges its leaders to celebrate from their homes
The cadres are simply jubilant. Our leader's advice to the cadres is that let them celebrate from their homes as Election Commission is taking serious note of any violation. We are a responsible political party: TKS Elangovan, DMK, in Chennai
DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment, AIADMK banks on warhorse Aadi Rajaram
TheDMKmen are in an upbeat mood in theKolathurconstituency and bullish about their party president M KStalin's re-election for the third straight time from this citysegmentwhich they say he nurtured for a decade though being in the opposition.
AIADMK's V Ramu leading from Katpadi, DMK's Durai Murugan trailing.
ECI takes note of victory celebrations
ECI takes serious note of reports coming in of congregation(s) of people to celebrate anticipated victory. EC has directed Chief Secretaries of all 5 states to file FIR in each such case, suspend concerned SHO and report the action taken immediately of each such incidence: ECI
AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran trailing behind AIADMK's Kadambur Raju in Kovilpatti
DMK's Ezhilan N leading from Thousand Lights constituency, BJP's Khushbu Sundar trailing.
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin visits counting centre in Chennai
Meanwhile, BJP and TMC are in a neck-and-neck battle in West Bengal. Check out Bengal Election results here.
DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin leads from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency
DMK Youth Wing secretary UdhayanidhiStalinis leading by 10,996 votes from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency seat with 65.75% votes as per ECI.
Cong's Mayura takes lead in Coimbatore South, Kamal Haasan trails
Kamal Haasan falls short of votes, trailsbehind Cong's Mayura Jayakumar in Coimbatore South
DMK workers celebrate in Chennai as the party holds the lead
Trends in for all Tamil Nadu seats, DMK ahead in 138 seats, AIADMK leading in 95
TN DyCM trails as DMK's Selvan extends lead in Bodinayakanur constituency
Tamil Nadu DyCM O Panneerselvam is trailing by 124 votes from the Bodinayakanur constituency, while DMK's Thangatamil Selvan is leading with 6538 votes as counting is underway.
As per the latest ECI trends, DMK leading in 72 seats, AIADMK in 67
Leads of prominent candidates
Vote counting briefly stopped for Virugambakkam constituency
Vote counting briefly stopped for the Virugampakkam constituency in Chennai as only one door was open. According to media reports, officials have stopped counting and have called the police.
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan leads in Coimbatore South Assembly seat; TTV Dinarakaran leads in Kovilpatti constituency in the first round
Could Sunday herald the rise of a Federal Front?
The spectacular win of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and its prolonged afterglow have managed to conceal another interesting electoral detail: the party that so dominates Parliament has an underwhelming record in Assembly polls.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election trends as of 9 am
UPA - 58
NDA - 40
AMMK+ - 0
MNM+ - 0
Others - 0
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 live: Interactive map and constituency-wise results
Latest trends in Tamil Nadu
As per the latest trends at 8.46am, Stalin-led DMK is leading in 20 seats while the AIADMK is ahead in 10.
Postal ballots being counted in Tamil Nadu, DMK leading in 5 seates
Postal ballots, or votes cast by people through posts, are being counted in Tamil Nadu. MK Stalin's DMK is leading in five seats, according to media reports.
Which way will the wind blow in a 'wave-less' Tamil Nadu election?
The April 6 poll will not just elect the state's 16th assembly but also seal the fate of new generation leaders from DMK and AIADMK who are sweating it out to carve a niche for themselves in the political arena.
Counting of votes for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2021 begins
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All set for counting of votes, parties in Kerala, Tamil Nadu await outcome anxiously
All arrangements are in place for counting of votes on Sunday in tune with Covid-19 guidelines for Assembly polls held on April 6 in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry as political parties await results anxiously.
Arrangements for counting of votes in Tamil Nadu:
In Tamil Nadu, there are 75 counting centres spread across the state and all arrangements are in place to smoothly conduct the exercise, authorities said. Cumulatively, there would be 3,372 EVM tables and depending on the constituency and votes polled, the counting of votes is expected to range anywhere from 13 to 43 rounds in each of the 234 segments.
