Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin said he is confident the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance will win the state assembly election.
The outcome of this election determines the leadership of one of India's most influential states, balancing the power of the DMK against challengers like the AIADMK and TVK.
Voting for the 234 seats [3] in the Legislative Assembly took place on April 23, 2026 [1]. The official results are scheduled for release on May 4, 2026 [2].
Stalin said strong public support during the campaign is a primary reason for his optimism. While some reports describe the contest as a tightly fought triangular race between the DMK, AIADMK, and TVK, other reports suggest Stalin predicts a sweeping victory for the DMK alliance across all 234 seats [3].
Regarding the various exit polls released ahead of the counting date, Stalin's reaction has been mixed. Some reports indicate he has shrugged off the surveys to remain cool, while others state he said favorable exit-poll projections are evidence of public support.
"People will receive good news on May 4," Stalin said.
The Chief Minister said the alliance's performance during the campaign reinforces the likelihood of their return to power. He said the final verdict from the counting centres will validate the support the DMK-led alliance received during the voting process on April 23 [1].
“"People will receive good news on May 4."”
The confidence expressed by M. K. Stalin comes amid a fragmented electoral landscape where new political entrants and established rivals have created a volatile environment. If the DMK-led alliance secures a decisive majority, it will solidify Stalin's mandate and the party's dominance in the region; however, a closer result would signal a shift in voter sentiment toward a multi-polar political contest in Tamil Nadu.
