India, Oct. 9 -- Tamil Nadu By-Election Result Live: The political battle in Tamil Nadu has entered a crucial counting stage, with the results from Madurantakam and Dharapuram drawing attention to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's Tamilnaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Counting began at 8 AM on Friday, October 9, following polling on October 6. The results will show whether the two former AIADMK MLAs who joined TVK can retain their constituencies under their new party banner and whether the AIADMK and DMK can make gains.

The by-elections carry added significance because both seats became vacant after their sitting AIADMK legislators resigned and joined the ruling TVK. The party renominated both leaders, turning the contests into an opportunity t...