## Summary of The Hindu Article: DMK’s Vote Share of 15.4 Crore Shows People’s Faith, Says M.K. Stalin
The DMK secured a vote share of 15.4 crore in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, a figure highlighted by M.K. Stalin as evidence of the people’s unwavering faith in the party and the Dravidian model of governance. This translates to approximately 39.68% of the total votes polled.
The AIADMK received 12.7 crore votes, representing 32.10% of the total vote share. This marks a significant decline from their performance in the 2016 assembly elections.
The BJP, contesting in alliance with the AIADMK, garnered 76.7 lakh votes (approximately 19.46 lakh votes more than in 2016). However, the alliance as a whole underperformed expectations.
The Congress, part of the DMK-led alliance, secured 83.6 lakh votes.
The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) received 57.2 lakh votes, a slight increase from their 2019 Lok Sabha election performance. They secured 4.34% of the total votes.
The AMMK, led by T.T.V. Dhinakaran, obtained 33.6 lakh votes, falling short of expectations despite a significant campaign.
The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance won 138 seats, securing a landslide victory. The AIADMK alliance managed to win only 78 seats.
The election witnessed a voter turnout of 76.46%, with a total of 6.24 crore votes polled.
Stalin emphasized that the substantial vote share demonstrates the public’s endorsement of the DMK’s policies and its commitment to social justice and inclusive growth. He attributed the victory to the party’s grassroots-level work and the implementation of welfare schemes.
The results indicate a clear shift in voter preference towards the DMK and its alliance partners, signaling a strong mandate for the Dravidian model of governance in Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK’s reduced vote share and seat count reflect a decline in its popularity and influence.
