Chennai, April 22 -- After months of aggressive campaigning, Tamil Nadu is set to witness a pivotal electoral battle on Thursday. The state is poised for a multi-cornered contest as traditional Dravidian parties face a significant challenge from the rising influence of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, testing their historical grip on the region.

The campaigns are over, the rallies have ended, and the silence has set in, but the tension is anything but quiet. Over 5.67 crore voters will decide the fate of 234 constituencies on April 23, with the final verdict arriving on May 4. Polling will take place from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm across the state.

The political landscape remains charged with anticipation over whether the DMK's "Rising Sun" will ...