No rest for the wicked: Even as Tamil Nadu comes down from its election high, tensions are still rising
In Tamil Nadu, tensions are rising following a record voter turnout of 85.1% in the recent elections. Debates are ongoing regarding the performance of the ruling DMK in the IT sector and the potential impact of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. The possibility of a coalition government is being discussed, despite the historical dominance of the two major Dravidian parties in the state.
- ▪Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 85.1% with about 4.88 crore people casting their votes.
- ▪Criticism has emerged regarding Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's holiday during the election period.
- ▪Tamil Nadu's IT exports were significantly lower than those of Telangana and Karnataka, raising questions about the state's performance in the sector.
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The period between the date of polling and the date of counting votes should normally be quiet. But, in Tamil Nadu, which saw a record voter turnout of 85.1% with about 4.88 crore people casting their votes on April 23, 2026, an intense debate is on about a host of issues.The issues vary from the advisability of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin taking a holiday in Kodaikkanal to the comparative performance of Tamil Nadu with other southern States with respect to the Information Technology (IT) sector to the possibility of a coalition regime getting formed due to the presence of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor C.
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