The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu is on track to secure a significant victory in the Erode East bypoll, with its candidate V C Chandhirakumar holding a substantial lead over his NTK competitor, M K Seethalakshmi. By the end of eight counting rounds, Chandhirakumar had amassed 56,046 votes compared to Seethalakshmi’s 12,041, according to the Election Commission.