{"id":430,"date":"2026-01-30T12:41:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spickmediagroup.in\/Home\/?p=430"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:41:14","slug":"spick-media-idam-valam-fate-of-tamil-nadu-2-0-key-survey-findings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spickmediagroup.in\/Home\/2026\/01\/30\/spick-media-idam-valam-fate-of-tamil-nadu-2-0-key-survey-findings\/","title":{"rendered":"Spick Media – Idam Valam | Fate of Tamil Nadu 2.0 | Key Survey Findings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\ud83d\udccc Survey Overview<\/h3>

Conducted jointly by Spick Media Network<\/strong> and Idam Valam<\/strong><\/p>

Survey period: October 3 \u2013 December 10, 2025<\/strong><\/p>

1,25,177 respondents<\/strong> across all regions of Tamil Nadu<\/p>

Survey design and analysis by Spick Media Network<\/strong>, Chennai<\/p>

\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Government Performance (State-Level Mood)<\/h3>

49%<\/strong> respondents are not satisfied<\/strong> with the overall performance of the DMK government so far<\/p>

Only 30%<\/strong> express satisfaction; 15%<\/strong> remain undecided<\/p>

Handling of law & order<\/strong> (55% dissatisfied) and corruption cases<\/strong> (57% dissatisfied) remains a major concern<\/p>

Economy management<\/strong> draws negative feedback from 52%<\/strong> of respondents<\/p>

\ud83d\udea8 Governance & Public Safety<\/h3>

59%<\/strong> feel the government has not handled sexual harassment cases effectively<\/strong><\/p>

61%<\/strong> believe custodial death cases<\/strong> are not being handled properly<\/p>

54%<\/strong> say murder cases are not addressed effectively<\/p>

68%<\/strong> respondents report or have heard of TASMAC shops charging above MRP<\/strong><\/p>

\u2696\ufe0f Opposition & Political Parties<\/h3>

AIADMK as main opposition<\/strong>: 40% satisfied<\/strong>, 34% not satisfied<\/strong><\/p>

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK)<\/strong>: 58% dissatisfied<\/strong> with its performance<\/p>

PMK performance<\/strong>: 55% dissatisfied, <\/strong>61%<\/strong> say the PMK split has weakened the party\u2019s image<\/strong><\/p>

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)<\/strong>: Only 45%<\/strong> believe it is ready to govern if given a chance<\/p>

\ud83d\udcdc Key Policy & Political Issues<\/h3>

10.5% internal reservation for Vanniyars<\/strong>: 54% support<\/strong> the move<\/p>

Keezhadi archaeological issue<\/strong>: 58% oppose<\/strong> the Centre\u2019s non-acceptance of findings<\/p>

Central government fund allocation<\/strong>: 56%<\/strong> feel Tamil Nadu is not treated fairly<\/strong><\/p>

\ud83d\udcbc Economy, Jobs & Prices<\/h3>

Unemployment handling<\/strong>: 57% dissatisfied<\/strong><\/p>

Inflation & price rise<\/strong>: 59% dissatisfied<\/strong><\/p>

Infrastructure development<\/strong>: 39% satisfied<\/strong>, but dissatisfaction remains significant<\/p>

\ud83c\udfe5 Social Sectors<\/h3>

Health department performance<\/strong>: 43% satisfied<\/strong>, 34% dissatisfied<\/strong><\/p>

Education department performance<\/strong>: Split verdict; 39% satisfied<\/strong>, 37% dissatisfied<\/strong><\/p>

Welfare schemes<\/strong>: 49% believe benefits are not reaching the right beneficiaries<\/strong><\/p>

\ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f Electoral & Alliance Preferences<\/h3>

Preferred alliance<\/strong>: AIADMK\u2013BJP alliance<\/strong> leads with 36% support <\/strong><\/p>

AIADMK\u2013TVK alliance<\/strong> at 16%<\/strong><\/p>

Small parties\u2019 influence (NTK, PMK, TVK)<\/strong>: 59%<\/strong> believe they can influence government formation in 2026<\/p>

\ud83d\udc64 Preferred Chief Ministerial Candidate<\/h3>

M.K. Stalin<\/strong> leads with 30% support<\/strong><\/p>

Edappadi K. Palaniswami<\/strong> close behind at 28%<\/strong><\/p>

Others remain in single digits, indicating a binary leadership contest<\/strong><\/p>

\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Zone-wise Final Tally Snapshot<\/h3>

South Zone<\/strong>: DMK and AIADMK almost neck-and-neck; several tough fight seats<\/strong><\/p>

Delta Zone<\/strong>: DMK slightly ahead, but anti-incumbency signals visible<\/strong><\/p>

Kongu Zone<\/strong>: AIADMK maintains an edge; TVK impact remains limited<\/p>

\ud83d\udd0e Key Takeaway<\/h3>

The Fate of Tamil Nadu 2.0<\/em> survey reflects a strong undercurrent of dissatisfaction on governance, law & order, corruption, and cost of living<\/strong>, while the 2026 Assembly election appears headed for a tight, multi-cornered contest<\/strong>, with alliances and last-mile shifts playing a decisive role.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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