Palacode Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s K P Anbalagan wins by 39,042 vote margin
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Palacode Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s K P Anbalagan wins by 39,042 vote margin

Anbalagan. K.P. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Dnv Senthilkumar. S. (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Boopathi. R. (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Gopi. R. (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Palaniyammal. M. (Tamilar Makkal Katchi), Ramesh. P. (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Jayaraman Perumal. P. (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Krishnan. L. (Independent), Chinnasamy. N. (Independent), Senthilkumar. G. (Independent), Senthilkumar. K (Independent), Perumal Munusamy. M. (Independent), Madhappan. P. (Independent), and Raman. M. (Independent) — 14 candidates contesting from Palacode 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. Palacode is a General constituency. In 2021, Anbalagan.K.P. of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 28,100 votes. The 2016 winner was K. P. Anbalagan of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Palacode in 2026.
17:19 (IST) May 06
Palacodu Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s K P Anbalagan wins by 39,042 vote margin

In Palacodu, K P Anbalagan of AIADMK secured a landslide victory, polling 1,02,807 votes and defeating TVK’s R Gopi by a massive margin of 39,042 votes. DMK’s Dr DNV Senthilkumar finished third with 50,043 votes, as the constituency saw a dominant AIADMK win.

18:28 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads with 39,042-vote margin
In the Palacode constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P., aged 67, is currently leading with 1,02,807 votes, holding a margin of 39,042 over TVK's Gopi. R., who has accumulated 63,765 votes so far. Neither candidate carries a star flag in this contest, and the seat remains open as vote tallying continues across the rounds.
18:17 (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 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 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 or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Dharmapuri Election Results 2026: PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani leads by 20,896 votes
In Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani is currently leading with 93,713 votes, holding a margin of 20,896 over TVK's Sivan. M., who has accumulated 72,817 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Venkateshwaran.S.P., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
17:55 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK holds a tally of 113 seats in Tamil Nadu, with 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more constituencies across the 234-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if current leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed yet.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads with 39,042-vote margin
In the Palacode constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P. is currently leading the count with 1,02,807 votes, holding a margin of 39,042 over TVK's Gopi. R., who has accumulated 63,765 votes so far. With no star-flagged candidate in the running here, the contest has shaped up as a straight fight between these two, and counting remains in progress with the result yet to be declared.
17:33 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Pappireddipatti Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Maragatham Vetrivel leads by 35,472 votes
In Pappireddipatti, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Maragatham Vetrivel is currently leading with 93,767 votes, holding a margin of 35,472 over DMK's Palaniappan. P, who is trailing with 58,295 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Govindasamy.A, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
17:11 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 114 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and 104 seats where it currently leads — just four short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits at a tally of 50, with 6 won and 44 leading. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
16:49 (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 13 seats and is currently leading in 7 more, taking its tally to 20, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 leading.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Pennagaram Election Results 2026: TVK's Gajendran leads as counting continues
In the Pennagaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with TVK candidate Gajendran. S. currently holding the lead with 60,613 votes. PMK's Selvam. V. is trailing at 57,823 votes, with a margin of 2,790 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by PMK's Mani. G.K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally crossing majority mark
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, with a tally of 124 seats — 3 declared wins and leads in 121 more — putting it past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK sits second with a tally of 49, while DMK has a tally of 39, with 3 wins and leads in 36 constituencies. Congress has a tally of 4 across the state.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Palacode constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate in the current candidates array carries a star flag, so the update draws from the available contest data. AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P., aged 67, is currently leading with 84,417 votes, holding a margin of 31,091 over TVK's Gopi. R., who has accumulated 53,326 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.
16:05 (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 4 seats outright and holds leads in 212 more, giving it a combined tally of 216. TMC, which is trailing, has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Pennagaram Election Result 2026: PMK's Selvam. V. leads by 1,933 votes
In the Pennagaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Selvam. V. is currently leading with 46,748 votes, holding a margin of 1,933 over TVK's Gajendran. S., who has accumulated 44,815 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Mani. G.K, 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.
15:43 (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, leading in 137 constituencies and having won one, putting its tally at 138 seats against a majority mark of 118. If these leads hold, the party is on course to cross that threshold comfortably. AIADMK sits at a tally of 39, while DMK is leading in 35 seats with 3 won. Congress has secured one seat so far.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Palacode constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P. is currently leading the count with 74,483 votes. The 67-year-old candidate holds a margin of 27,492 votes over Gopi. R. of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who has accumulated 46,991 votes so far. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
15:21 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 21 seats outright and is leading in 64 more, giving it a combined tally of 85. The LDF has won 14 seats and is leading in 22, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Pennagaram Election Results 2026: PMK's Selvam leads with 5,684-vote margin
In the Pennagaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Selvam. V. is currently leading with 27,975 votes, holding a margin of 5,684 over TVK's Gajendran. S., who has accumulated 22,291 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Mani. G.K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.
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 118-seat majority mark on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is leading in 35 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 30 seats with one declared in its favour. Congress has won one seat and is leading in one more.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads with 21,627-vote margin
In the Palacode constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P., aged 67, is currently leading the count with 56,395 votes, holding a margin of 21,627 votes over TVK's Gopi. R., who has accumulated 34,768 votes so far. Anbalagan. K.P. has two criminal cases on record and holds a Class 12 qualification.
14:37 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 193 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 193 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats, still needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Dharmapuri Election Results 2026: PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani leads with 6,228-vote margin
In Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani is currently leading with 48,857 votes, holding a margin of 6,228 over TVK's Sivan. M., who has accumulated 42,629 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Venkateshwaran.S.P., 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.
14:15 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with majority mark in sight
TVK is currently leading in 123 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting it five seats past the majority mark of 118 as counting continues. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 50 seats, while DMK is trailing further behind with leads in 42 seats. No party has won a seat outright yet, with all figures reflecting leads at this stage of counting.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Palacode constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the count picture here rests on the broader contest. AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P., aged 67, is currently leading with 50,760 votes, holding a margin of 19,335 over TVK's Gopi. R., who has gathered 31,425 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.
13:53 (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, the NDA is currently leading in 95 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be well past the halfway mark. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Pennagaram Election Results 2026: PMK's Selvam. V. leads with 2,953-vote margin
In the Pennagaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Selvam. V. is currently leading with 15,451 votes against TVK's Gajendran. S., who has accumulated 12,498 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 2,953 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by PMK's Mani. G.K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:31 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
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. DMK is leading in 42 seats, while Congress holds leads in 2 and BJP in 1. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads with no star candidate in fray
In the Palacode constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with no high-profile name among the candidates in the running. AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P., aged 67, is currently leading with 42,195 votes, holding a margin of 16,607 over Gopi. R. of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who has accumulated 25,588 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.
13:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats, still needing 60 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats. No seats have been declared yet in the state.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Pennagaram Election Results 2026: PMK's Selvam. V. holds the lead in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Pennagaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Selvam. V. is currently leading with 11,329 votes, holding a margin of 1,754 over TVK's Gajendran. S., who has accumulated 9,575 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Mani. G.K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
12:47 (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, sitting just two short of the 118-seat majority mark. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 53 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 45 seats. Counting is still under way across the state, and no party has crossed the majority threshold yet.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is still underway in the Palacode assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where DMK's Dr. Dnv Senthilkumar. S. is currently leading the race. The AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P. is trailing in the contest, with a gap of 15,271 votes separating the two candidates at this stage of counting. The result is yet to be declared.
12:27 (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 if these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 180 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Dharmapuri Election Result 2026: PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani leads by 8,198 votes
In the Dharmapuri constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani is currently leading with 36,530 votes, holding an 8,198-vote margin over TVK's Sivan. M., who has accumulated 28,332 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Venkateshwaran.S.P., 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.
12:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, placing the party right at the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 62 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 36 seats. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in progress and the picture could shift as more rounds are completed across the state.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Palacode assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is currently ahead as vote counting progresses. Dr. Dnv Senthilkumar. S. holds the lead for the DMK, while the sitting legislator Anbalagan. K.P. of the AIADMK is among those trailing at this stage. The result is yet to be declared.
11:44 (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 154 seats, all of them leads with no results formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 108 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Dharmapuri Election Result 2026: PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani leads by 8,245 votes
In the Dharmapuri constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Sowmiya Anbumani is currently leading with 27,213 votes, holding an 8,245-vote margin over TVK's Sivan. M., who has accumulated 18,968 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Venkateshwaran.S.P., 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.
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 ahead of the 118-seat majority mark with a tally that already surpasses it by a significant margin. AIADMK is leading in 26 seats, while DMK holds leads in 24 constituencies. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared yet across the state.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Palacode assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's Dr. Dnv Senthilkumar. S. holding the lead at this stage. The sitting AIADMK legislator Anbalagan. K.P. is among those in the contest as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet from this seat.
11:02 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 67 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 67 constituencies, sitting just 4 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues, and the UDF remains the closest alliance to the majority mark if these leads hold.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Pappireddipatti Election Results 2026: DMK's Palaniappan. P leads in Tamil Nadu seat
As counting progresses in the Pappireddipatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Palaniappan. P is currently in the lead. The incumbent for this seat is ADMK's Govindasamy.A, who isn't currently showing in the top 3 positions. AIADMK's Maragatham Vetrivel is trailing, with 22,528 votes compared to Palaniappan. P's 9,465 votes, as the tally continues in this Tamil Nadu segment.
10:42 (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 against the majority mark of 118. The party still needs 33 more seats to cross that threshold. DMK is currently leading in 67 seats, trailing TVK by 18. AIADMK is placed third with leads in 38 seats, while no party has yet secured a declared win.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Palacode assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. DMK's Dr. Dnv Senthilkumar. S. is currently leading the seat, while AIADMK's Anbalagan. K.P. is trailing behind. The contest in this constituency remains active as votes continue to be tallied.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Result 2026: DMK's Senthilkumar leads as counting progresses
In the Palacode constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Dr. Dnv Senthilkumar. S., aged 48, is currently leading the count. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Anbalagan.K.P., who is trailing in the ongoing tally with 3,512 votes against Senthilkumar's 2,222. Counting is still underway and the final result for this Tamil Nadu assembly seat is yet to be declared.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Pennagaram Election Result 2026: Independent candidate leads early count in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Pennagaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Independent candidate Elavarsan. A. is currently leading the early tally. Tamilar Makkal Katchi's Kannan. K. is also showing in the leading positions at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by PMK's Mani. G.K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Palacode Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Palacode are now being counted. With 14 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:47 (IST) May 04
Palacode Election Results: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape
Votes cast in Palacode during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
09:37 (IST) May 04
Palacode Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Anbalagan. K.P. of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Anbalagan. K.P., contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Palacode May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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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.
Palacode is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anbalagan. K.P. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Dnv Senthilkumar. S. (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Boopathi. R. (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Gopi. R. (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Palaniyammal. M. (Tamilar Makkal Katchi), Ramesh. P. (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Jayaraman Perumal. P. (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Krishnan. L. (Independent), Chinnasamy. N. (Independent), Senthilkumar. G. (Independent), Senthilkumar. K (Independent), Perumal Munusamy. M. (Independent), Madhappan. P. (Independent), and Raman. M. (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Anbalagan.K.P. of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Palacode with a margin of 28,100 votes. The runner-up was P. K. Murugan of the DMK. In 2016, K. P. Anbalagan of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 5,983 votes. round-by-round trends from Palacode 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.