Tamil Nadu election result LIVE: ECI to begin counting votes soon, DMK vs AIADMK battle for power intensifies

The Election Commission of India will begin counting votes for the 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu at 8 am on Monday. The DMK, AIADMK, and TVK are in the race for the majority mark of 118 seats. The DMK-led alliance is contesting 164 constituencies, while the AIADMK is contesting 167 seats. Exit polls largely suggest an edge for the ruling DMK-led alliance, with varying projections. The counting process will start with postal ballots at 8 am and EVM counting at 8.30 am.