Gingee Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: PMK’s Ganeshkumar A wins by 12,645 vote margin
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Gingee Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: PMK’s Ganeshkumar A wins by 12,645 vote margin

Advocate Krishnan E (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Gingee Masthan K S (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Rangarajan E (Bahujan Samaj Party), Rasanayagam N (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Ganeshkumar A (Pattali Makkal Katchi), Sakthivel A (Thakkam Katchi), Chandrasekaran B (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Thanigaimalai R (Anti Corruption Dynamic Party), Perumal N (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), Mohammad Siddiq M H (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), Gokulraj S (Independent), Devendiran M (Independent), Banukumar R (Independent), Prabakaran M (Independent), Poyyathappan K (Independent), Munusamy A (Independent), Mohan A (Independent), Ramesh R (Independent), and Sridhar G (Independent) — 19 candidates contesting from Gingee 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. Gingee is a General constituency. In 2021, Masthan K S of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 35,803 votes. The 2016 winner was K. S. Masthan of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Gingee in 2026.
12:18 (IST) May 06
Gingee Assembly Election Results 2026: PMK’s Ganeshkumar A wins by 12,645 vote margin
In Gingee, Ganeshkumar A of PMK secured a clear victory, polling 78,201 votes and defeating DMK’s Gingee Masthan KS by a margin of 12,645 votes. TVK’s Chandrasekaran B finished third with 61,609 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of PMK.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Update: PMK's Ganeshkumar A Holds a Strong Lead
Counting is still in progress for the Gingee constituency in Tamil Nadu, with the final results yet to be announced. PMK candidate Ganeshkumar A, 41, is currently ahead in the race, having secured 45,101 votes. This puts him with a significant lead of 9,141 votes over his closest competitor, DMK's Gingee Masthan K S, who has garnered 35,960 votes so far. Ganeshkumar A, who holds a postgraduate degree, is currently leading the tally as the vote count continues throughout the constituency.
18:17 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads by a narrow margin
In the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading with 52,756 votes, holding a slim margin of 1,260 votes over VCK's Vanni Arasu, who has accumulated 51,496 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Arjunan P. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.
17:55 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with majority mark in sight
TVK is currently leading in 103 seats and has won 10, giving it a tally of 113 in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if its current leads hold. DMK holds a tally of 51, with 6 wins and 45 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a confirmed win so far.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: PMK's Ganeshkumar A leads with a margin of 9141 votes
In the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. PMK candidate Ganeshkumar A, aged 41 and a postgraduate, is currently leading with 45,101 votes. DMK's Gingee Masthan K S is trailing with 35,960 votes, putting the margin between the two at 9,141 votes as counting continues.
17:33 (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 threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, placing its tally at 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads in hand.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Vanur Election Result 2026: TVK's Suresh P leads in Vanur as counting continues
Counting is underway in the Vanur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Suresh P is currently leading the race. DMK's Gowtham D is trailing in the contest at this stage. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Chakrapani M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Suresh P, a 41-year-old graduate professional contesting on a TVK ticket, has accumulated 55,293 votes so far.
17:11 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 4 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and 104 leads — just four short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is in the contest with 47 leads and no wins confirmed so far, as counting continues across the state.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead at this stage. PMK candidate Ganeshkumar A is currently leading with 39,276 votes, while DMK's Gingee Masthan K S is trailing at 30,068 votes, putting the margin between the two at 9,208 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
16:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with a tally crossing majority mark
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 200 seats — comprising 8 won and 192 seats where it is currently leading. TMC has a tally of 84, with 1 seat won and leads in 83 others, still needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats in the state.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Vanur Election Results 2026: DMK's Gowtham D leads as TVK trails
In the Vanur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Gowtham D is currently leading with 53,129 votes, while TVK's Suresh P trails with 48,633 votes, a gap of 4,496 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Chakrapani M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
16:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with tally crossing majority mark
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu, leading in 121 seats with 3 already won, giving the party a tally of 124 in the 234-seat assembly where 118 is the majority mark. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 49, while DMK holds leads in 36 seats with 3 won. Counting is still underway across constituencies.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Chandrasekaran B is currently leading the race, while the sitting DMK representative Masthan K S is facing a tough contest. The seat remains closely watched as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.
16:06 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 37 seats outright and is leading in 47 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats in the state.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Mailam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Shanmugam C Ve leads with 25,203-vote margin
In the Mailam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Shanmugam C Ve is currently leading with 63,194 votes, holding a margin of 25,203 over TVK's Vijay Niranjan A, who has accumulated 37,991 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Sivakumar C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:44 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 138 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 138 seats — one declared win and 137 constituencies where it is currently leading. The majority mark stands at 118, and if these leads hold, the party would clear that threshold comfortably. AIADMK has a tally of 39 seats, while DMK is leading in 35 constituencies with 3 declared wins, giving it a tally of 38.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Chandrasekaran B currently holds the lead. The sitting seat belongs to DMK's Masthan K S, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates reflected in the current count. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared as tallying continues.
15:22 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23. That combined figure already crosses the majority threshold, though declared wins alone still leave the alliance 4 seats short of 16. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats in the union territory.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Vanur Election Result 2026: Suresh P of TVK in the lead as counting progresses
In the Vanur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Suresh P is currently ahead in the vote count with 29,794 votes. DMK's Gowtham D is behind with 31,737 votes, creating a difference of 1,943 votes between them. The seat is presently held by ADMK's Chakrapani M, who isn't currently in the top 3 positions being reported. The counting process is ongoing, and the final outcome has not yet been announced.
14:59 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 146 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 31, including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway in the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Chandrasekaran B currently holds the lead. The sitting seat belongs to DMK's Masthan K S, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates in the current count. With the result yet to be declared, the contest in this Tamil Nadu seat remains open.
14:38 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 8 seats and is leading in 30, needing 33 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Mailam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Shanmugam C Ve leads with 20,405-vote margin
In the Mailam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Shanmugam C Ve is currently leading with 50,657 votes, holding a margin of 20,405 votes over TVK's Vijay Niranjan A, who has accumulated 30,252 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Sivakumar C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Chandrasekaran B is currently leading the race. The sitting seat was held by DMK's Masthan K S, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates for whom vote tallies are available at this stage. Results are yet to be declared as counting continues across the constituency.
13:53 (IST) May 04
UDF leading 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 a tally of 81, with 4 seats won and leads in 77 constituencies. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 38, has won 1 seat and is leading in 37. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Mailam Election Results 2026: TVK's Vijay Niranjan A leads over AIADMK in Mailam
In Mailam, Tamil Nadu, TVK's Vijay Niranjan A is currently ahead with 27,809 votes. AIADMK's Shanmugam C Ve is trailing with 46,695 votes. The current seat holder, PMK's Sivakumar C, isn't in the top 3 at the moment. Counting is ongoing, and no official result has been announced yet.
13:31 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority in Tamil Nadu
TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, leaving the party just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 42 seats. With no results declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state.
13:09 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 24. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the union territory.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads by 2,163 votes
In Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Arjunan. P is currently leading with 17,509 votes, holding a margin of 2,163 over VCK's Vanni Arasu, who has accumulated 15,346 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Arjunan P, and counting is still underway with the final result yet to be declared.
12:47 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority mark in Tamil Nadu
TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, just two short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 53 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 45 seats. With no results declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Update: TVK Pulling Ahead as Vote Count Progresses
As the vote counting continues in Tamil Nadu's Gingee constituency, the latest figures show TVK's Chandrasekaran B in the lead with 8,244 votes. Trailing behind is PMK's Ganeshkumar A, who has secured 10,914 votes so far. Notably, the incumbent, DMK's Masthan K S, is not among the candidates being reported in this current tally.
12:27 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of the majority mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state. No alliance has yet crossed the majority threshold as counting continues.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads by 1,470 votes
In Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading with 10,934 votes, holding a margin of 1,470 over VCK's Vanni Arasu, who has gathered 9,464 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Arjunan P. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
12:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 constituencies across Tamil Nadu, exactly touching the majority mark of 118 in the 234-seat assembly. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 62 seats, while DMK is leading in 36. Congress holds leads in one seat at this stage of counting. No seats have been formally declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Chandrasekaran B is currently leading the seat, while the sitting MLA Masthan K S of DMK is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. The contest here continues to draw attention as votes are tallied across this Tamil Nadu segment.
11:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA is trailing with leads in 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the union territory. No results have been declared yet, and counting continues across all 30 constituencies.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Vanur Election Result 2026: TVK's Suresh P leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In the Vanur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Suresh P is currently leading the count. The seat is presently held by ADMK's Chakrapani M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. DMK's Gowtham D is trailing behind Suresh P, with a margin of 1,318 votes separating the two as counting continues.
11:23 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 172 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 26 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 24. With no seats formally declared yet, the counting remains in progress, though TVK's lead across the state is commanding at this stage.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway in the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Chandrasekaran B holds the lead at this stage of the count. The sitting seat belongs to DMK's Masthan K S, though the incumbent does not feature among the candidates currently being tracked in the count. Results for Gingee are yet to be declared.
11:02 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result 2026: TVK's Chandrasekaran B leads in Gingee
In the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Chandrasekaran B is currently leading as counting continues. PMK's Ganeshkumar A is trailing in the contest, with a margin of 1,456 votes separating the two at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Masthan K S, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Vanur Election Results 2026: DMK's Gowtham D leads in Vanur
In the Vanur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Gowtham D is currently leading the count, with BSP's Vinayagamoorthy M trailing behind. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Chakrapani M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
10:41 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 33 more seats for majority
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, leading in 85 constituencies at this stage. DMK is placed second with leads in 67 seats, while AIADMK is trailing with 38 seats in its column. The majority mark stands at 118, meaning TVK still needs 33 more seats to cross that threshold. No party has sealed a win in any seat so far as counting continues.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result: DMK incumbent Masthan K S faces contest in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway in the Gingee assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where sitting DMK legislator Masthan K S is among those whose fate is being decided by the ballot. The seat has drawn candidates from across party lines, and results are still emerging as vote tallies continue to be counted across the constituency.
10:21 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still out of reach
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving it 6 seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Results: The 2021 margin set the bar — can it hold in 2026?
The 2021 election in Gingee was won with a margin of 35,803 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Gingee Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2016 to 2021 — and now 2026
Gingee saw K. S. Masthan of the DMK win in 2016, followed by Masthan K S of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Results 2026: Arjunan. P in Early Lead in Tamil Nadu
As the vote count continues in Tamil Nadu's Tindivanam constituency, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently holding an early lead. The seat is presently represented by ADMK's Arjunan P. Independent candidate Viswanathan. S.A is also showing strong in the leading positions at this point, though the exact vote totals haven't been fully tallied yet. The race in this Tamil Nadu constituency is still in its initial stages, with the final results pending.
10:01 (IST) May 04
Gingee Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day in Tamil Nadu: Gingee's moment in the tally
Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Gingee is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
09:51 (IST) May 04
Gingee Elections 2026: Round by round: how Gingee's count will unfold
In Gingee, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.
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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.
Gingee is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 19 candidates are contesting in 2026: Advocate Krishnan E (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Gingee Masthan K S (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Rangarajan E (Bahujan Samaj Party), Rasanayagam N (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Ganeshkumar A (Pattali Makkal Katchi), Sakthivel A (Thakkam Katchi), Chandrasekaran B (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Thanigaimalai R (Anti Corruption Dynamic Party), Perumal N (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), Mohammad Siddiq M H (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), Gokulraj S (Independent), Devendiran M (Independent), Banukumar R (Independent), Prabakaran M (Independent), Poyyathappan K (Independent), Munusamy A (Independent), Mohan A (Independent), Ramesh R (Independent), and Sridhar G (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Masthan K S of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Gingee with a margin of 35,803 votes. The runner-up was M. P. S. Rajendran of the PMK. In 2016, K. S. Masthan of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 22,057 votes. round-by-round trends from Gingee 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.