📌 Survey Overview
Conducted jointly by Spick Media Network and Idam Valam
Survey period: October 3 – December 10, 2025
1,25,177 respondents across all regions of Tamil Nadu
Survey design and analysis by Spick Media Network, Chennai
🏛️ Government Performance (State-Level Mood)
49% respondents are not satisfied with the overall performance of the DMK government so far
Only 30% express satisfaction; 15% remain undecided
Handling of law & order (55% dissatisfied) and corruption cases (57% dissatisfied) remains a major concern
Economy management draws negative feedback from 52% of respondents
🚨 Governance & Public Safety
59% feel the government has not handled sexual harassment cases effectively
61% believe custodial death cases are not being handled properly
54% say murder cases are not addressed effectively
68% respondents report or have heard of TASMAC shops charging above MRP
⚖️ Opposition & Political Parties
AIADMK as main opposition: 40% satisfied, 34% not satisfied
Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK): 58% dissatisfied with its performance
PMK performance: 55% dissatisfied, 61% say the PMK split has weakened the party’s image
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK): Only 45% believe it is ready to govern if given a chance
📜 Key Policy & Political Issues
10.5% internal reservation for Vanniyars: 54% support the move
Keezhadi archaeological issue: 58% oppose the Centre’s non-acceptance of findings
Central government fund allocation: 56% feel Tamil Nadu is not treated fairly
💼 Economy, Jobs & Prices
Unemployment handling: 57% dissatisfied
Inflation & price rise: 59% dissatisfied
Infrastructure development: 39% satisfied, but dissatisfaction remains significant
🏥 Social Sectors
Health department performance: 43% satisfied, 34% dissatisfied
Education department performance: Split verdict; 39% satisfied, 37% dissatisfied
Welfare schemes: 49% believe benefits are not reaching the right beneficiaries
🗳️ Electoral & Alliance Preferences
Preferred alliance: AIADMK–BJP alliance leads with 36% support
AIADMK–TVK alliance at 16%
Small parties’ influence (NTK, PMK, TVK): 59% believe they can influence government formation in 2026
👤 Preferred Chief Ministerial Candidate
M.K. Stalin leads with 30% support
Edappadi K. Palaniswami close behind at 28%
Others remain in single digits, indicating a binary leadership contest
🗺️ Zone-wise Final Tally Snapshot
South Zone: DMK and AIADMK almost neck-and-neck; several tough fight seats
Delta Zone: DMK slightly ahead, but anti-incumbency signals visible
Kongu Zone: AIADMK maintains an edge; TVK impact remains limited
🔎 Key Takeaway
The Fate of Tamil Nadu 2.0 survey reflects a strong undercurrent of dissatisfaction on governance, law & order, corruption, and cost of living, while the 2026 Assembly election appears headed for a tight, multi-cornered contest, with alliances and last-mile shifts playing a decisive role.
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