Tamil Nadu Elections: Chief Minister Palaniswami Leading By Nearly 20,000 Votes In His Edappadi Constituency 

The incumbent Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Edappadi K Palaniswami is leading in his constituency Edappadi by nearly 20,000 votes after the sixth round of counting. The latest data released by the Election commission shows that the four-time MLA has garnered 30169 votes as compared to 10,266 votes received by his DMK rival T Sambathkumar.

The counting of votes for the 234-member Legislative Assembly in Tamil Nadu began at 8 am on Sunday amidst strict Covid protocol.

A party would require at least 118 seats to win the election. The E Palaniswami-led AIADMK, who has allied with BJP, seeks to retain power for the third time in a row but faces a stiff challenge from M K Stalin-led DMK.

The MK Stalin-led DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu seems to be edging ahead in a closely fought contest in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

The party and its allies, including the Congress, are leading in at least 137 seats, while the ruling AIADMK is ahead in 95 seats, reports Indian Express.