Tamil Nadu election results 2016 handed a massive victory to chief minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa, making a 32-year history. Her party's victory has deferred the 'yo-yo trend' of strong anti-incumbency politics in the state granting her a second straight term.
In Puducherry, the Congress-DMK alliance is leading on 16 of the 30 assembly seats followed by Chief Minister N Rangaswamy's All India NR Congress with 8 seats in a close contest.
Here are the latest updates:
It's official: Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK wins a comfortable majority in Tamil Nadu
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy resigns following defeat of his party - AINRC in assembly elections.
Tamil Nadu Election Results 2016: Leads of the hour
A flashback of celebrations as covered by NDTV in Chennai
Tamil Nadu elections: Results have been declared in 182 of the 234 constituencies. AIADMK is leading with 108 seats followed by DMK-Congress alliance's 74.
Captain Vijayakanth who floated a third front - the People's Welfare Front - to challenge AIADMK and DMK in Tamil Nadu has lost his constituency seat. Now you know why Ulundupettai has been trending all day.
Puducherry assembly election results: Congress-DMK combine wins 17 (Congress - 15, DMK - 2) of the 30 assembly seats, defeating N Rangaswamy's All India NR Congress which has won 8 seats followed by AIADMK's 4.
Following a queue, Amma's supporters were seen handing bouquets to congratulate the chief minister, leaning forward to touch her feet, some even kneeling down, as she greeted them with folded hands.
'We are indebted to the people of Tamil Nadu. My life is dedicated to them': Jayalalithaa on winning a second term as Tamil Nadu chief minister
- I am overwhelmed by the resounding victory.
- After 1984 no ruling party has won elections successively.
- My party and I are indebted to people of Tamil Nadu for this victory.
- Thanks for reposing your faith in me. Not enough words in the dictionary to express my gratitude.
Personalities: 92-year-old DMK supremo M Karunanidhi wins Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu
Puducherry election results: Congress is leading in 15 seats, followed by NR Congress's 10 and AIADMK's 4.
Personalities: In Puducherry, PCC President A Namassivayam wins in Villianur, defeating nearest AINRC rival Theni C Jayakumar by margin of over 8,000 votes
Thanking the people for their support, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa vows to make Tamil Nadhu the No. 1 state.
"False campaigning by DMK has been defeated. People of Tamil Nadu have rejected family politics," says chief minister Jayalalithaa
In Puducherry: Leads on all 30 assembly seats suggest a tie between the Congress-DMK alliance and chief minister N Rangaswamy's All India NR Congress
Victory signs all over: Supporters outside Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence in Chennai
DMK chief Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin has won from Kolathur
Although it looks like a clear victory for Jayalalithaa, the vote share of parties show how close the competition is between the AIADMK (41.7%) and the DMK (41.5%)
Personalities: Why's Ulundurpettai trending? Leading the third front in Tamil Nadu, Captain Vijayakanth is trailing on his own seat.
Personalities: How key candidates are faring the polls in Tamil Nadu
Cherry on the cake! Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls Jayalalithaa to congratulate her on the "impressive victory".
She's everywhere! Supporters in their distinct ways celebrate Jayalalithaa's big win in Tamil Nadu
While Congress is crushed in Assam and Bengal, its alliance with the DMK is leading in Puducherry
Puducherry - 28/30
Congress+ - 13
AINRC - 12
As people gather outside her Poes Gargen residence, Jayalalithaa steps out to address her supporters.
From mixer-grinders, cell phones to Amma canteens, J Jayalalithaa has managed a strong backing from the Tamil Nadu women.
Puducherry still awaits a clear trend. Congress alliance holds the lead,a seat ahead of the ruling AINRC.
Apsara, a transgender journalist who joined AIADMK recently celebrating her party's victory outside Jayalalithaa's Poes Garden residence. "People have voted for welfare," she says
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For the first time in 32 years, Tamil Nadu is ready to give a second consecutive term to a ruling government. Jayalalithaa - beating the 'Yo-Yo Trend' and exit poll predictions - is set to remain chief minister, show trends
Leads: While in Puducherry, the trends are not clear as Congress holds a marginal lead ahead of chief minister N Rangaswamy's All India NR Congress
Puducherry - 20/30
Congress+ - 10
AINRC - 9
Leads: After a close battle, Jayalalithaa's AIADMK races ahead to cross the halfway mark needed for a majority government in Tamil Nadu.
Suggestive? More and more leaders pour in at the residence of M Karunanidhi. No signs of celebrations. Has Jayalalithaa managed to defeat also the exit polls? Uma Sudhir reports from Chennai
Outside Amma's residence, the celebrations have begun. Too early?
Jayalalithaa maintains the lead, but it's still not clear in Tamil Nadu as DMK battles it out with the ruling government. The 'Third Front' led by Captain Vijayakanth appears to have failed to make an impact.
What to spot? Among the personalities, Captain Vikayakanth who leads a consolidated third front - the PWF - in Tamil Nadu is trailing in his seat. So is Ambumani who's party PMK is braving it alone in polls
Personalities: Like son like father, MK Stalin leads in Kolathur
Deferring the exit polls predictions, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa continues to lead
TN - 131/232
AIADMK - 74
DMK Alliance - 54
From the newsroom: The DMK's stronger stand on prohibition hasn't seemed to have given them a huge advantage, says Prannoy Roy. Trends suggest Jayalalithaa racing ahead.
AIADMK - 61, DMK+ - 47
Personalities: DMK chief Karunanidhi leads... and so does chief minister J Jayalalithaa, in their respective constituencies
Early leads in Tamil Nadu: A neck and neck battle between the AIADMK and the DMK with both parties leading in 21 seats each, shows substantial gains for the DMK-Congress alliance.
The early leads give DMK a gain of 2 seats from the ruling AIADMK. A small indicator but consistent with the predictions of the exit polls. (The trends excludes postal votes)
The early shots ahead of early leads in Tamil Nadu - Postal ballots being opened.
From the Newsroom: Traditionally in Tamil Nadu, women vote more fore the Jayalalithaa's AIADMK, says former Hindu group Managing Director N Ram.
232 of the 234 constituencies voted in the high-stakes Tamil Nadu elections. The results will be out soon. Uma Sudhir reports live from Chennai on the emerging trends
Counting begins in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry along with Kerala, West Bengal and Assam. The elections will decide the fate of 5 chief ministers.
It's relatively quiet in Puducherry where chief minister N Rangaswamy of the All-India NR Congress is hoping for a second term. But exit polls suggest DMK-Congress nearing the halfway mark to form a majority government.
Parties, personalities and their strongholds in Tamil Nadu. Will a third front led by Captain Vijayakanth make an impact against the traditional powerhouses?
The union territory of Puducherry voted on May 16 in its 30 assembly constituencies where 344 candidates are in contest. Another state which is seeing a DMK-Congress combine.
The Congress has teamed up with the DMK in Tamil Nadu. Will the alliance prove to be enough against the powerful AIADMK led by chief minister Jayalalithaa?
As Tamil Nadu awaits to learn it's fate, security being increased in Chennai. Counting to begin at 8 am.
It's a 3-way contest in Tamil Nadu for the first time where Jayalalithaa's ruling AIADMK and M Karunanidhi-led DMK is challenged by a third front - the People's Welfare Front led by Captain Vijayakanth. Will anti-incumbency lead the DMK to victory?
