New Delhi: A recent CVoter survey has revealed that MK Stalin is the leading candidate for Chief Minister, garnering 27 percent of the votes from respondents. Following him is Vijay, the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), who received 18 percent support.
Edappadi K Palaniswami, the Leader of Opposition and General Secretary of AIADMK, came in third with 10 percent, while K Annamalai, the head of the Tamil Nadu BJP, obtained 9 percent.
These results demonstrate a strong preference for Stalin’s leadership, as his approval rating significantly surpasses that of his rivals. Nevertheless, Vijay’s second-place finish underscores the growing political influence of the actor, despite his party not yet having participated in elections.
The survey also evaluated public satisfaction with the performance of the Tamil Nadu government. Findings indicated that 15 percent of respondents were “very much satisfied” with the government’s performance, while 36 percent expressed they were “satisfied to some extent.” Conversely, 25 percent reported being “not at all satisfied,” and 24 percent remained undecided.
In terms of MK Stalin’s performance as Chief Minister, 22 percent of respondents indicated they were “very much satisfied,” and 33 percent were “satisfied to some extent.” Meanwhile, 22 percent expressed they were “not at all satisfied,” and 23 percent were undecided. These results suggest that while Stalin is the preferred leader, public sentiment regarding his governance is varied.
The survey also gauged public opinion on Edappadi K Palaniswami’s performance as Leader of Opposition. Only 8 percent of respondents were “very much satisfied,” while 27 percent were “satisfied to some extent.” In contrast, 32 percent reported being “not at all satisfied,” and 33 percent were undecided.
When asked about the key issues affecting their voting decisions, respondents identified women’s security as the primary concern at 15 percent, followed by the issue of rising prices at 12 percent. Drug and alcohol abuse was recognized as a significant concern by 10 percent of voters, whereas unemployment was mentioned by 8 percent.
The public’s assessment of the performance of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) was similarly mixed. Sixteen percent of respondents reported being “very much satisfied” with their MLAs, while 32 percent indicated they were “satisfied to some extent.” In contrast, 25 percent expressed dissatisfaction, and 27 percent remained undecided.
The survey findings indicate that although Stalin continues to be the leading figure in Tamil Nadu politics, increasing public apprehensions regarding governance and Vijay’s surprising emergence as a formidable challenger may alter the political dynamics in the state for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections.
