Voting to begin shortly. (Source: Express Archives) Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls has begun across all 234 constituencies. The polling exercise will determine the structure of the next state government, with results scheduled to be announced on May 4. The contest is primarily between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)led alliance and the Opposition, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)led front. Both alliances have largely banked on continuity, renominating nearly two-thirds of their sitting MLAs. DMK vs AIADMK: This assembly elections feature a mix of political heavyweights and new entrants, shaping a closely watched contest. Chief Minister MK Stalin remains the central figure of the DMK-led alliance as it seeks to retain power, while AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami is leading the opposition campaign from Edappadi. Udhayanidhi Stalin has turned up as a face of the DMK’s next generation, while actor-turned-politician Vijay is contesting his first election. The contest is primarily between the DMK-led bloc and the AIADMK-led alliance aiming for a comeback. The DMK …