Counting is underway in Tamil Nadu’s Dharapuram and Madurantakam Assembly bypolls, with early trends pointing to a split contest. Vijay’s TVK is leading in Madurantakam, while the AIADMK is ahead in Dharapuram. The three-cornered battle also features the DMK and Left parties. TVK has fielded candidates who won the seats for AIADMK in the 2026 Assembly elections before joining Vijay’s party. The results will be closely watched by all major parties as they assess their support bases.