Killiyoor Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress’s Rajesh Kumar S wins by 1,311 vote margin
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Killiyoor Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress’s Rajesh Kumar S wins by 1,311 vote margin

Nivin Simon. J (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rajesh Kumar. S (Congress), Himlar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Sabin. S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Prabhu. S (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), Rubin Antony (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Justin. T (Indian Christian Front), Ramachandran. M (Independent), Satheesh. S (Independent), Ajai (Alias) Nagarajan (Independent), Berrila. L (Independent), Baby Raj. P (Independent), and Justin. M (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Killiyoor 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. Killiyoor is a General constituency under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha segment, with 241,595 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Rajesh Kumar S of the Congress won by a margin of 55,400 votes. The 2016 winner was S Rajeshkumar of the Congress. The 2021 turnout was 70.0%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Killiyoor in 2026.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Assembly Election Results 2026: Congress’s Rajesh Kumar S wins by 1,311 vote margin
In Killiyoor, Rajesh Kumar S of Congress secured a narrow victory, polling 66,434 votes and defeating TVK’s Sabin S by a margin of 1,311 votes. BJP’s Nivin Simon J finished third with 31,070 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought contest ending in a Congress win.
18:17 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is currently leading in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, with a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and 103 constituencies where it holds the lead. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if its current leads hold. DMK follows with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared yet.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: Congress candidate leads TVK rival by 3,217 votes
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S is currently leading with 57,913 votes, holding a margin of 3,217 over TVK's Sabin. S, who has accumulated 54,696 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared in this keenly contested seat.
17:55 (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 trends 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, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert leads by 2,060 votes
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading with 50,093 votes, holding a margin of 2,060 over TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence, who has accumulated 48,033 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:33 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with tally of 113 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently the front-runner, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 103 more, giving it a tally of 113 and placing it just five seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK, meanwhile, has a tally of 51, with 6 seats won and leads in 45 others. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins declared so far.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: Congress candidate leads TVK rival by 2,764 votes
In Killiyoor, Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S is currently leading with 54,970 votes, holding a margin of 2,764 over TVK's Sabin. S, who has accumulated 52,206 votes so far. The 51-year-old postgraduate candidate is ahead as counting continues, though the contest remains close with the result yet to be declared.
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 leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6 seats, with 5 won and 1 leading.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads by 2,570 votes over TVK
In Colachal, Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading with 46,136 votes, holding a margin of 2,570 over TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence, who has gathered 43,566 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., 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 within touching distance of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is still under way across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is the front-runner at this stage, having won 8 seats and leading in 108 more for a tally of 116, just 2 seats short of a majority. DMK holds a tally of 48, with 6 seats won and leads in 42. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies without a confirmed win so far.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: Congress candidate leads TVK rival by 959 votes
In Killiyoor, Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S is currently leading with 48,534 votes, holding a margin of 959 over TVK's Sabin. S, who has gathered 47,575 votes so far. The contest in this constituency remains close as counting continues, with the result yet to be declared.
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. The 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 87 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its allies are 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
Colachal Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert leads with 6,403-vote margin
In Colachal, Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading with 39,285 votes, holding a margin of 6,403 over TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence, who trails with 32,882 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., 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.
16:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 134 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 134 constituencies across Tamil Nadu and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats in a 234-seat assembly where 118 are needed for a majority. If these leads hold, TVK would be well past that mark. AIADMK is leading in 45 seats with no wins yet, while DMK has a tally of 36, with 3 won and 33 leads. Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in 1 more.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: TVK's Sabin. S leads Congress rival by narrow margin
In Killiyoor, Tamil Nadu, counting has thrown up a close contest between two candidates separated by just 143 votes. TVK's Sabin. S, a 32-year-old with 42,974 votes in hand, is currently leading the seat. Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S is trailing close behind with 43,117 votes counted, keeping the margin razor-thin as counting continues in this constituency.
15:43 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election 2026: TVK's Sabin. S Edges Ahead of Congress
It's a nail-biter in Killiyoor, Tamil Nadu! TVK's Sabin. S is currently holding a slim lead with 42,974 votes. Hot on their heels is Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, trailing by a mere 143 votes with 43,117 votes. Interestingly, the current seat holder, Congress's Rajesh Kumar S, isn't currently in the top 3 positions being reported. The counting continues in this incredibly close contest.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Results 2026: TVK's Krishna Kumar. S Ahead in Tamil Nadu
In Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S is currently ahead with 33,611 votes. CPM's Chellaswamy. R is trailing with 43,336 votes, creating a margin of 9,725 votes between them. The seat is presently held by DMK's Mano Thangaraj, T., who isn't among the top 3 candidates in the current leading positions as vote 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 118-seat majority mark on a tally basis if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30 seats, including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting is still underway across the state.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: TVK's Sabin leads Congress rival by 774 votes
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK candidate Sabin. S, aged 32, is currently leading with 33,181 votes, holding a margin of 774 over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has accumulated 32,407 votes so far. The sitting MLA Rajesh Kumar S is trailing as counting continues in this closely fought 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 threshold 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 and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Results 2026: TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence leads in Colachal
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading the count. The seat is presently held by Congress's Prince J.G., though the sitting MLA is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert, who holds a Doctorate, is trailing with 23,863 votes against Prem Alex Lawrence's tally of 20,490, with a margin of 3,373 votes separating the two 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 seven seats ahead of the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 40 seats. Counting is still under way, and no party has crossed the winning line yet.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: TVK's Sabin leads Congress rival by narrow margin
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabin. S is currently leading with 33,181 votes, holding a slender margin of 774 over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has accumulated 32,407 votes. The contest remains tight as counting continues, with neither side able to claim a comfortable cushion at this stage.
14:15 (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 a tally of 84, with 8 seats won and leads in 76 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 3 seats and leading in 35. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence leading in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading with 20,509 votes, while Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is trailing in the count. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., 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. Wait, I made an error — I assigned C2's vote total to C1. Let me redo carefully and just report each candidate's votes as given without swapping.
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 placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 42 seats. No seats have been declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining rounds unfold.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: TVK's Sabin. S leads Congress by 1,085 votes
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabin. S is currently leading with 30,420 votes, holding a margin of 1,085 over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has gathered 29,335 votes so far. The 32-year-old is ahead as counting continues, with no result declared yet in this closely contested seat.
13:31 (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 enough constituencies to cross that threshold. The party's tally stands at 187 seats, all of them leads with no results formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Results 2026: Krishna Kumar. S of TVK in the lead
In Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S is currently ahead with 23,595 votes. Trailing behind is CPM's Chellaswamy. R with 28,170 votes, creating a difference of 4,575 votes between them. The seat, previously held by DMK's Mano Thangaraj, T., isn't showing him in the top 3 as vote counting progresses.
13:09 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, needs 3 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 115 constituencies, leaving the party just 3 seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No results have been formally declared yet as the count continues across the state.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: TVK's Sabin. S leads Congress candidate by 3,130 votes
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers show. TVK's Sabin. S is leading with 21,382 votes, holding a margin of 3,130 over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has gathered 18,252 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.
12:47 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence leads in Colachal
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading the count, with Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert trailing by 3,906 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result for this Tamil Nadu assembly seat is yet to be declared.
12:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, just five seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. No party has crossed the majority mark yet as results continue to come in.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Sabin. S is currently leading with 10,992 votes, holding a margin of 1,691 votes over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has gathered 9,301 votes so far. The contest in this seat remains active as the final tally is yet to be confirmed.
12:05 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 22 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies. If these leads hold, the alliance would cross the majority mark comfortably. SPA is leading in 1 seat, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the union territory.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result 2026: TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence leads in Colachal
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading the count. Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is trailing, with a margin of 2,137 votes separating the two at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
11:44 (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 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold through the final count. AIADMK is trailing at 44 seats, needing 74 more to reach the majority threshold. DMK is leading in 23 constituencies at this stage, with counting still under way across the state.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: TVK's Sabin leads Congress rival by 1,691 votes
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabin. S is currently leading with 10,992 votes, holding a margin of 1,691 over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has accumulated 9,301 votes so far. With no star flag active for either candidate in this contest, counting continues and the result is yet to be declared in this keenly watched seat.
11:23 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, counting is underway with early leads painting a clear picture at this stage. NDA is currently leading in 79 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Vilavancode Election Result 2026: TVK's Michael Kumar K leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Vilavancode assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Michael Kumar K is currently leading the race. Congress candidate Praveen T.T is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by Congress's Vijayadharani S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:02 (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. DMK is trailing at 35 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 25. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in progress, though TVK's early lead places it firmly on course for a majority in the state.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: TVK's Sabin leads over Congress in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabin. S is currently leading with 7,917 votes, holding a margin of 1,798 votes over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has gathered 6,119 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Results 2026: TVK's Sabin. S leads Congress candidate by 1,424 votes
In Killiyoor, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabin. S is currently leading with 4,523 votes, holding a margin of 1,424 over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has accumulated 3,099 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rajesh Kumar S, who is among the candidates reflected in the leading positions at this stage of counting.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result: No star candidate in the fray, counting under way
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently under way with no result declared yet. The sitting legislator from Congress, Rajesh Kumar S, is not among the candidates being tracked at this stage. The constituency is seeing an active count, with the outcome yet to take shape as votes continue to be tallied across the segment.
10:21 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with majority mark still six seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority across the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving it six seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
09:55 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result 2026: What Killiyoor's General status means for May 4 count
Killiyoor is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 13 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
09:45 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Killiyoor's count explained
Votes cast in Killiyoor are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Killiyoor.
09:35 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Elections 2026: Awaiting the count: Killiyoor's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Killiyoor, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
09:25 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Results: How Killiyoor fits into Tamil Nadu's state count
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Killiyoor's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
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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.
Killiyoor is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 241,595 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 70.0% was recorded in the 2021 election. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Nivin Simon. J (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rajesh Kumar. S (Congress), Himlar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Sabin. S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Prabhu. S (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), Rubin Antony (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Justin. T (Indian Christian Front), Ramachandran. M (Independent), Satheesh. S (Independent), Ajai (Alias) Nagarajan (Independent), Berrila. L (Independent), Baby Raj. P (Independent), and Justin. M (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Rajesh Kumar S of the Congress won Killiyoor with a margin of 55,400 votes. The runner-up was Jude Dev KV of the AIADMK. In 2016, S Rajeshkumar of the Congress had won the seat with a margin of 46,295 votes. round-by-round trends from Killiyoor 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.