Tamil Nadu to vote on May 16, counting of votes on May 19

The assembly polls in Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase on May 16. The counting of votes will be held on May 19.

Tamil Nadu, where AIADMK is currently in power, has 234 assembly constituencies.

The last date for nomination will be on April 29 and the scrutiny will be held on April 30. the last date for withdrawal of candidature is May 2.

Ahead of the polls, AIADMK has entered into an alliance with Congress rebel leader GK Vasan.

CM Jayalalithaa is likely to face a tough fight in the state from Karnunanidhi-led DMK which is likely to join hands with actor-turned-politician Vijaykanth-led DMDK. In 2011, with 28 seats Vijaykanth became the leader of opposition in the state assembly.