CHENNAI: Vijay’s TVK and Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) are the only parties which gave tickets to Brahmin candidates in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.TVK’s both Brahmin candidates are leading. NTK gave tickets to six candidates.TVK has emerged as a major force in early counting trends from the April 23 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, leading in more than a hundred constituencies, according to Election Commission of India data. The party has reported strong performances across northern, central and southern districts, including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Tirunelveli and several delta regions, while also making inroads into pockets of traditional Dravidian strongholds.TVK made a strong impact in southern districts, including Madurai, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Tenkasi.TVK candidates were also leading in several constituencies in the delta districts, including Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Mayiladuthurai, as well as parts of Salem.In addition, the TVK made gains in several pockets of Kanyakumari, traditionally a Congress stronghold.Counting is underway, and final results for 234 constituencies are expected by late evening.
