AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa is almost there for a historic win in Tamil Nadu. The likely win would make her the first Chief Minister to be voted back to power in Tamil Nadu in 32 years.
The fractured political field has benefited Jayalalithaa for the second election in a row and she fought the polls alone. Thus, no alliance options would remain for smaller parties. Meanwhile, the DMK never won elections against the AIADMK without an umbrella alliance. Relegating a majority of exit polls to the ash heap, AIADMK led in 140 seats by around 11 am. IN contrast, DMK led in 80 constituencies.
AIADMK won 64 and are leading in 70, while DMK+CONG won 53 and leading with 45, at around 4 PM.
- Sumana
