Vijay’s TVK leads in over 100 seats in Tamil Nadu election trends

Actor-politician Vijay's TVK surged ahead in early Tamil Nadu Assembly election trends, leading in over 100 constituencies. The party made strong gains across northern, central and southern districts, challenging the dominance of the DMK and other established Dravidian parties

Chennai: With the TVK leading in more than 100 constituencies in early trends in the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party has performed well across the state.

It has done especially well in northern districts, including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur, making significant inroads into the Dravidian majors, according to trends released by the Election Commission of India on Monday.

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The TVK has also made its presence felt in central Tamil Nadu, including Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur, Karur, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai and Mayiladuthurai.

The DMK and its allies’ bastion of Madurai city, comprising north, east, west, central and south segments, was dominated by the TVK.

TVK made a strong impact in southern districts, including Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Tenkasi.

TVK candidates were also leading in several constituencies in the delta districts, including Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai, as well as parts of Salem.

In addition, the TVK made gains in several pockets of Kanyakumari, traditionally a Congress stronghold.

Counting is underway, and final results for 234 constituencies are expected by late evening.