Chengam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's S.Velu leads with a margin of 10,125 votes
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Chengam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's S.Velu leads with a margin of 10,125 votes

M.P.Giri (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Velu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), J.Shoba (Naam Tamilar Katchi), C Selvan (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), K Bharathidhasan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), K Manikandan (Makkal Sananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi), C.Malathi (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), A.Chidambaram (Independent), P.Selvam (Independent), D Dhilipkumar (Independent), A.Bharathi (Independent), A Poongodi (Independent), M.Mugilarasan (Independent), M.Raman Masilamani (Independent), and K.Velu (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Chengam in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Chengam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Giri.M.P of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 11,570 votes. The 2016 winner was M. P. Giri of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Chengam in 2026.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Kalasapakkam Election Results 2026: Agri Krishnamurthy of AIADMK Ahead by 15,742 Votes
In Tamil Nadu's Kalasapakkam constituency, AIADMK candidate Agri Krishnamurthy. S S is currently in the lead, holding a significant margin of 15,742 votes. He has secured 56,796 votes so far, while DMK's Saravanan. P.S.T trails with 41,054 votes. Interestingly, the seat's current holder, DMK's Saravanan.P.S.T, is not among the top three candidates in the current tally.
18:17 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — and sitting just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies without a confirmed win so far, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: AIADMK's S.Velu leads with 10,125-vote margin
In the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate S.Velu is currently leading the count with 61,520 votes. TVK's K Bharathidhasan is trailing at 51,395 votes, putting the gap between the two at 10,125 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu seat.
17:55 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and 69 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats, with 1 win declared so far.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Kalasapakkam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Agri Krishnamurthy leads with 15,742-vote margin
In Kalasapakkam, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Agri Krishnamurthy. S S is currently leading with 56,796 votes, holding a margin of 15,742 over DMK's Saravanan. P.S.T, who has gathered 41,054 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Saravanan.P.S.T, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
17:33 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, with a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: AIADMK's S.Velu leads with 10,125-vote margin
In the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate S.Velu is currently leading the count with 61,520 votes to his name. The 53-year-old graduate is holding a margin of 10,125 votes over TVK's K Bharathidhasan, who has accumulated 51,395 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this Tamil Nadu seat.
17:11 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be comfortably past the halfway threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 6 seats across the union territory.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Kilpennathur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Ramachandran.S leads by nearly 30,000 votes
In Kilpennathur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Ramachandran.S is currently leading with 80,361 votes, holding a margin of 29,935 over DMK's Pitchandi.K, who has gathered 50,426 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Pitchandi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
16:49 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, two seats short of majority mark
TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 116 seats — eight declared wins and leads in 108 constituencies — leaving the party just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK, its closest rival, has a tally of 48, with six wins and leads in 42 seats. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed so far.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: AIADMK's S.Velu leads by 8,143 votes
In the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate S.Velu is currently leading with 50,858 votes, holding a margin of 8,143 over TVK's K Bharathidhasan, who has gathered 42,715 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
16:27 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats — 12 declared wins and leads in 87 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in the state.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Tiruvannamalai Election Results 2026: Arul Arumugam of TVK Edges Ahead in Tight Race
The vote count in Tiruvannamalai is ongoing, and TVK candidate Arul Arumugam is currently in the lead. Arumugam has secured 39,782 votes to date, while DMK's Velu. E.V. is close behind with 40,073 votes, leaving a mere 291 votes separating them. The incumbent for this seat is DMK's E V Velu, who is not currently among the top three candidates in the reported leading positions.
16:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 134 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 134 constituencies and having won 2, giving the party a tally of 136 seats against the majority mark of 118. If these leads hold, TVK would cross that threshold comfortably. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45, while DMK holds 36 seats in combined won and leading count. Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in 1 more.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: AIADMK's S.Velu leads TVK's Bharathidhasan by 4,987 votes
In the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate S.Velu is currently leading with 35,866 votes, holding a margin of 4,987 over TVK's K Bharathidhasan, who has accumulated 30,879 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet in this constituency. The 53-year-old graduate has a clean record with no criminal cases registered against him.
15:43 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 3 seats outright and holds leads in 207 more, putting its tally at 210. TMC, which is trailing, has won 1 seat and is leading in 69, giving it a tally of 70 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Kilpennathur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Ramachandran.S leads by 28,935 votes
In the Kilpennathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Ramachandran.S is currently leading with 70,087 votes, holding a margin of 28,935 over DMK's Pitchandi.K, who has accumulated 41,152 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Pitchandi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
15:21 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 151 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 151 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30 seats, including one declared win. Congress has won one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: AIADMK's S.Velu leads TVK's Bharathidhasan by 2,408 votes
In the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's S.Velu is currently leading with 24,190 votes, holding a margin of 2,408 over TVK candidate K Bharathidhasan, who has gathered 21,782 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu seat.
14:59 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 17 seats outright and is leading in 68 more, giving it a tally of 85. The LDF has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Kilpennathur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Ramachandran.S leads by 26,000 votes
In Kilpennathur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Ramachandran.S is currently leading with 62,245 votes, building a margin of 26,000 over DMK's Pitchandi.K, who has gathered 36,245 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Pitchandi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
14:37 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 125 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 125 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just seven short of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 40 constituencies. Counting is still underway across the state, with no party having crossed the majority threshold yet.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: AIADMK's S.Velu leads TVK's Bharathidhasan by 2408 votes
In the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate S.Velu is currently leading with 24,190 votes, holding a margin of 2,408 over TVK's K Bharathidhasan, who has accumulated 21,782 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu seat.
14:15 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has won 11 seats and is leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Kalasapakkam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Agri Krishnamurthy leads by 14,412 votes
In Kalasapakkam, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Agri Krishnamurthy. S S is currently leading with 45,956 votes, holding a margin of 14,412 over DMK's Saravanan. P.S.T, who has gathered 31,544 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Saravanan.P.S.T, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway, with TVK's Elumalai. P also in the contest.
13:53 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 122 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four seats past the majority mark of 118 with counting still under way. AIADMK is trailing at 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. TVK needs to hold its current leads to confirm a majority, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining rounds settle.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: AIADMK's S.Velu leads TVK candidate by 2,408 votes
In the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's S.Velu is currently leading with 24,190 votes, holding a margin of 2,408 over TVK's K Bharathidhasan, who has gathered 21,782 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu seat.
13:31 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA has won 6 seats and is currently leading in 17 more, taking its tally to 23 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the union territory.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Kilpennathur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Ramachandran.S leads by over 21,000 votes
In Kilpennathur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Ramachandran.S is currently leading with 49,410 votes, building a margin of 21,368 over DMK's Pitchandi.K, who has gathered 28,042 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Pitchandi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues in this constituency.
13:09 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of majority in Tamil Nadu
TVK is currently leading in 115 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just three seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 55 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 41 seats. With no results declared yet and counting still in progress, the final shape of the Tamil Nadu assembly remains to be seen.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is still under way in the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's K Bharathidhasan currently holds the lead. The sitting legislator from DMK, Giri.M.P, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. With results yet to be declared, the contest in this Tamil Nadu seat remains open as tallying continues.
12:47 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 180 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Across West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 180 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark of 148. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet, and counting continues across the state.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Kalasapakkam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Agri Krishnamurthy leads with a 9,989-vote margin
In the Kalasapakkam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Agri Krishnamurthy. S S is currently leading with 28,722 votes, holding a margin of 9,989 votes over DMK's Saravanan. P.S.T, who has gathered 18,733 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Saravanan.P.S.T, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:26 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 113 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 60 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 40 seats. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark yet.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: TVK Ahead as Counting Progresses
In the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's K Bharathidhasan is currently leading the vote count with 9,522 votes. AIADMK's S.Velu is trailing with 10,919 votes, creating a margin of 1,397 votes between them. The counting process is still ongoing, and no official result has been declared for this Tamil Nadu seat yet.
12:04 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, placing it just 7 seats short of the majority mark of 71. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Tiruvannamalai Election Results 2026: TVK's Arul Arumugam leads with 1,951-vote margin
In Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Arul Arumugam is currently leading with 11,570 votes, holding a margin of 1,951 votes over DMK's Velu. E.V, who has accumulated 9,619 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's E V Velu. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
11:43 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 155 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 44 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet in the state.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Chengam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK's K Bharathidhasan currently holds the lead. The seat's sitting legislator, Giri.M.P of DMK, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. With results still being tallied, the contest in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment remains open as figures continue to come in.
11:23 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results 2026: Bharathidhasan of TVK Ahead in Early Tally
In the Chengam constituency, TVK's K Bharathidhasan is currently in the lead with 3,291 votes. AIADMK's S.Velu is close behind with 3,370 votes in the ongoing count. The incumbent DMK candidate, Giri.M.P, is not currently among the top contenders. The gap between the leading two candidates is 79 votes, and counting continues.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: No star candidate, counting under way in Tamil Nadu
Counting is under way in the Chengam assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where the result is yet to be declared. The sitting MLA from DMK, Giri.M.P, is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Early trends from this segment of the Tamil Nadu assembly election continue to develop as the full picture from Chengam takes shape.
11:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 102 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Kilpennathur Election Result 2026: DMK's Pitchandi.K leads as counting continues
In the Kilpennathur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Pitchandi.K is currently leading as votes continue to be counted. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Pitchandi. AIADMK's Ramachandran.S is trailing in the contest, with Pitchandi.K having accumulated 7,421 votes against Ramachandran.S's 13,834 votes at this stage of counting.
10:41 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark still out of reach
TVK holds the early advantage in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 85 constituencies against a majority mark of 118. DMK is trailing with leads in 67 seats, while AIADMK is further back at 38. TVK needs 33 more seats to reach the majority mark, and with counting still in progress across the state, the picture remains fluid at this stage.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: DMK incumbent watches as counting unfolds
In the Chengam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate in the current candidates array carries a star flag, so the focus here falls on the broader contest taking shape. The sitting DMK legislator Giri.M.P is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count, with Independent contender K.Velu and AIADMK's S.Velu both showing active status as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.
10:21 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats and would need 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Kilpennathur Election Result 2026: DMK's Pitchandi.K leads by 634 votes
In Kilpennathur, DMK's Pitchandi.K is currently ahead with 2,815 votes. AIADMK's Ramachandran.S has 3,449 votes. Despite Ramachandran.S having more votes, Pitchandi.K is marked as LEADING and Ramachandran.S as TRAILING. The margin is - 634, indicating Pitchandi.K has fewer votes. We'll go with the status fields, noting the vote totals and the absolute difference of 634 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Pitchandi, but counting is ongoing.
09:39 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results 2026: S.Velu (AIADMK) awaits the round-wise verdict
S.Velu, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chengam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:29 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi in the Chengam contest
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded J.Shoba in Chengam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:24 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 51 more seats for majority
Early counting trends from Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly put DMK out in front, leading in 67 constituencies as things stand. The party needs 51 more seats to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is currently leading in 27 seats, while AIADMK holds leads in 12. Congress is ahead in one seat, and BJP is yet to open its account in the state.
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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Chengam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: M.P.Giri (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Velu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), J.Shoba (Naam Tamilar Katchi), C Selvan (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), K Bharathidhasan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), K Manikandan (Makkal Sananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi), C.Malathi (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), A.Chidambaram (Independent), P.Selvam (Independent), D Dhilipkumar (Independent), A.Bharathi (Independent), A Poongodi (Independent), M.Mugilarasan (Independent), M.Raman Masilamani (Independent), and K.Velu (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Giri.M.P of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Chengam with a margin of 11,570 votes. The runner-up was M. S. Nainakannu of the AIADMK. In 2016, M. P. Giri of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 12,691 votes. round-by-round trends from Chengam will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.