The intense 20-day election campaign for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections is set to conclude today, Tuesday, at 6 PM. Following the deadline, all forms of public gatherings and canvassing will be prohibited across the 234 constituencies. Voters will head to the polls the day after tomorrow to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in what is being described as one of the most closely watched elections in the state’s history.

Key Leaders and Final Showdowns Top political stalwarts are making their final pitches to the electorate. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will wrap up his campaign in his home constituency of Kolathur, while AIADMK’s Edappadi K. Palaniswami concludes his tour in Salem. Meanwhile, actor-turned-politician Vijay of TVK is finishing his campaign in Nandanam, Chennai, and Seeman of NTK will end his drive in Karaikudi.

Voter Demographics and Expectations With a total electorate of over 5.73 crore, including a significant majority of female voters (2.93 crore), the stakes are remarkably high. Despite the removal of nearly 40 lakh names during list revisions, experts predict voter turnout could exceed 85%. The emergence of new political fronts and the persistence of traditional giants have turned this election into a complex four-way fight for power.

At a Glance

• Election campaigning officially ends at 6 PM today across Tamil Nadu.
• 4,023 candidates are in the fray for 234 assembly seats.
• Voter turnout is expected to cross 85% among 5.73 crore eligible voters.
• A fierce four-way contest is underway between DMK, AIADMK, TVK, and NTK.