India, April 26 -- Tamil Nadu has just witnessed one of its most intense and closely fought Assembly elections in recent decades, with record voter turnout and a shifting political landscape making the outcome difficult to predict.

With polling concluded across all 234 constituencies, political parties are now awaiting May 4-counting day-amid claims and counterclaims over who holds the edge.

According to political analysts, the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, which recorded a historic turnout of over 85%, indicate heightened political engagement among voters. Women voters outnumbered men by more than 17 lakhs, continuing a trend of strong female participation in the state's elections. Analysts say such high turnout often signals a d...