Peravurani Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s C Joseph Vijay wins by 53,715 vote margin
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Peravurani Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s C Joseph Vijay wins by 53,715 vote margin

Ashokkumar. N (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Govi.Elango (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Bhuvana Maniyarasan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Neiveli Sasikumar (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), D.Chandrakandeeban (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), G.Chithiravelu (Puthiya Tamilagam), R.Ravi (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), T.Arulmurugan (Independent), U.Uthayakumar (Independent), and Pasumaibhoomi Natarajan (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Peravurani 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. Peravurani is a General constituency. In 2021, Ashokkumar, N. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 23,503 votes. The 2016 winner was M. Govindarasu of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Peravurani in 2026.
15:03 (IST) May 06
Perambur Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s C Joseph Vijay wins by 53,715 vote margin

In Perambur, C Joseph Vijay of TVK secured a massive victory with 1,20,365 votes, defeating DMK’s R D Shekar by a margin of 53,715 votes. PMK candidate M Thilagabama finished third with 8,561 votes, as the constituency witnessed a one-sided contest ending in a decisive TVK win.

18:28 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK's Govi.Elango holds a slim lead
The Peravurani constituency in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a nail-biting finish as vote counting unfolds. AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently ahead with 28,267 votes. Hot on his heels is DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has secured 28,692 votes, leaving a mere 425-vote difference. The outcome is still very much up in the air as the counting process continues, with neither candidate managing to establish a significant advantage just yet.
18:18 (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 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that already crosses the majority threshold 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 account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Pattukkottai Election Results 2026: TVK's Mathan C takes the lead over DMK's Annadurai K
In Tamil Nadu's Pattukkottai constituency, TVK candidate Mathan C is currently ahead in the vote count with 43,272 votes. The sitting MLA, DMK's Annadurai K, is trailing with 48,378 votes, putting Mathan C in the lead by 5,106 votes. The final result for this constituency is still pending as the counting process is ongoing.
17:55 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is out in front with a tally of 113 seats, having won 10 and leading in 103 more, leaving the party just 5 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 wins and 45 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies without a declared win yet.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK's Govi.Elango holds a slim lead
Counting is still in progress for the Peravurani constituency in Tamil Nadu, with no final result yet. AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently ahead with 28,267 votes, while DMK's Ashokkumar. N is close behind with 28,692 votes, making this one of the closest races for the seat. The difference between the two candidates is a mere 425 votes, meaning the outcome is still very much up in the air as the counting continues.
17:33 (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 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.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Thanjavur Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijaysaravanan wins as DMK falls short
TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan wins the seat in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, defeating DMK's Shan. Ramanathan by a margin of 16,955 votes. Vijaysaravanan secured 87,705 votes against Ramanathan's 70,750. The seat was currently held by DMK's Neelamegam, T.K.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Neelamegam, T.K.G.'s term as the DMK MLA.
17:11 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs four more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, with a tally of 114 seats across 234 constituencies, having won 10 and leading in 104. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just four seats short if those leads hold. DMK sits on a tally of 50, with 6 wins and 44 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a confirmed win so far.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: DMK candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In Peravurani, counting is still under way with DMK's Ashokkumar. N holding a lead of 1,691 votes over AIADMK's Govi.Elango. Ashokkumar. N has accumulated 23,857 votes so far against Govi.Elango's 22,166 in this Tamil Nadu constituency, with the result yet to be declared.
16:49 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Results 2026: DMK's Ashokkumar trails AIADMK's Govi.Elango in tight race
The vote count is ongoing in Peravurani, Tamil Nadu, and it's a close one! DMK's Ashokkumar. N is currently behind AIADMK's Govi.Elango by 1,691 votes. Ashokkumar. N has secured 23,857 votes so far, while Govi.Elango has 22,166. The incumbent for this seat is DMK's Ashokkumar, N. We're still waiting for the final result in this keenly observed constituency in Tamil Nadu.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Peravurani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently leading the count with 20,021 votes, holding a margin of 428 votes over DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has accumulated 19,593 votes so far. The contest remains tight as counting progresses, with neither side having secured enough to call the result at this stage.
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 threshold if the current trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats — 14 declared wins and leads in 85 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 seats in the state.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Thanjavur Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijaysaravanan wins as DMK falls short
TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan wins the Thanjavur seat in Tamil Nadu, securing 87,705 votes to defeat DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who polled 70,750 votes. The winning margin stands at 16,955 votes. The seat was currently held by DMK's Neelamegam, T.K.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Neelamegam, T.K.G.'s term as the DMK MLA.
16:06 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with a tally of 136 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is out in front with leads in 134 constituencies and 2 seats already declared in its favour, putting its tally at 136. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45, while DMK holds 36 seats between leads and wins. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Peravurani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently leading the count with 17,315 votes, holding a margin of 546 over DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has accumulated 16,769 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared, and the contest remains close as counting progresses in this seat.
15:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 7 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 92 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats in Assam.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Orathanadu Election Result 2026: DMK's Vaithilingam leads by 28,750 votes
In Orathanadu, counting is still under way and DMK's R. Vaithilingam holds the lead with 73,065 votes so far. TVK candidate Dr. K. Arvind is trailing at 44,315 votes, leaving a gap of 28,750 between the two. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Vaithilingam, R., who does not figure among the top three candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
15:22 (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 these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30 seats including one confirmed win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting across the state is still under way.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK leads DMK incumbent in close contest
In the Peravurani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently leading with 15,184 votes, holding a margin of 1,142 votes over DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has accumulated 14,042 votes so far. The 41-year-old graduate professional is keeping the sitting DMK legislator at bay as counting continues, with the result yet to be declared 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 mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 17 seats won and leads in 68 more. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 36, having won 10 seats and leading in 26. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 19 seats in the state.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Pattukkottai Election Results 2026: DMK's Annadurai K Ahead of TVK's Mathan C
As the counting continues in Tamil Nadu's Pattukkottai constituency, DMK's Annadurai K is currently leading the vote tally. He has secured 23,146 votes, putting him ahead of TVK's Mathan C, who has garnered 17,355 votes. The incumbent MLA for this seat is DMK's Annadurai, K. With a lead of 5,791 votes, the race in this constituency is still very much alive as the counting progresses.
14:38 (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 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 48 seats, while DMK holds leads in 39 seats with one seat already declared in its favour. Counting is still underway across the state.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK leads DMK incumbent in close contest
In the Peravurani constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting has thrown up a tight race with AIADMK's Govi.Elango currently leading with 15,184 votes. The sitting DMK legislator Ashokkumar. N is trailing behind by a margin of 1,142 votes, having polled 14,042 votes so far. With the result yet to be declared, the gap between the two candidates remains narrow enough to keep the seat in play as counting continues.
14:15 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 96 seats, with 2 seats won and 94 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:11 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Assembly Election Results: AIADMK’s Govi Elango leads by 1,142 Votes
In Constituency No. 177, Peravurani, AIADMK candidate Govi Elango has taken the lead with a margin of 1,142 votes as counting continues. DMK’s Ashokkumar N is currently trailing behind in the closely watched contest. With results still in progress, the final outcome will depend on the remaining rounds of vote counting.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Thanjavur Election Results 2026: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 17,155 votes
In Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan is currently leading with 74,469 votes, holding a margin of 17,155 over DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who has gathered 57,314 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Neelamegam, T.K.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.
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 ahead of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 42 seats. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state.
13:43 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK leads DMK incumbent in close count
In the Peravurani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently leading with 15,184 votes, holding a margin of 1,142 over DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has gathered 14,042 votes so far. The 41-year-old AIADMK candidate, a graduate professional, is ahead as counting continues, with the result yet to be declared in this closely contested seat.
13:32 (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 seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party's tally stands at 187 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, also entirely in leads at this stage. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Thanjavur Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 13,137 votes
In Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan is currently leading with 57,942 votes, holding a margin of 13,137 over DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who is trailing with 44,805 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Neelamegam, T.K.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.
13:09 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
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 three seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK's Govi.Elango leads by narrow margin
In Peravurani, Tamil Nadu, counting has thrown up a tight contest with AIADMK's Govi.Elango currently leading with 11,597 votes. The 41-year-old graduate professional holds a slender margin of just 97 votes over DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has accumulated 11,500 votes and is trailing closely behind. With the result yet to be declared, the gap between the two candidates remains razor-thin and the seat could swing either way as counting continues.
12:48 (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 mark if current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, with 2 declared wins and leads in 23 more. SPA trails with a tally of 3, having won 1 seat and leading in 2 others.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Orathanadu Election Results 2026: DMK's Vaithilingam leads by over 8,000 votes
In Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's R. Vaithilingam currently leading the seat with 30,195 votes. TVK candidate Dr. K. Arvind is trailing at 21,602 votes, leaving a gap of 8,593 votes between the two at this stage. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Vaithilingam, R., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
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 short of 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, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining counts settle.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: AIADMK's Govi.Elango leads by narrow margin
In Peravurani, Tamil Nadu, the counting has produced a razor-thin contest so far. AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently leading with 11,597 votes, holding a margin of just 97 over DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has accumulated 11,500 votes. The 41-year-old graduate professional from AIADMK holds a slender advantage at this stage, with the result yet to be declared and the gap between the two candidates remaining extremely close.
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 comfortably cross the majority mark. 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 as counting continues across the union territory.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Thanjavur Election Results 2026: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 10,870 votes
In the Thanjavur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan is currently leading with 41,062 votes, holding a margin of 10,870 over DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who has gathered 30,192 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Neelamegam, T.K.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.
11:44 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 155 constituencies and sitting well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 44 seats, needing 74 more to reach that threshold. DMK is leading in 23 seats while others account for the remaining count, with no party having declared wins on the board yet.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: DMK's Ashokkumar N leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in Peravurani, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly constituencies, where the sitting DMK legislator Ashokkumar N holds the lead at this stage. The incumbent, who represents the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is currently ahead as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet for this 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, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Thanjavur Election Results 2026: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 7,959 votes
In the Thanjavur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan is currently leading with 28,850 votes, holding a margin of 7,959 over DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who has gathered 20,891 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Neelamegam, T.K.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.
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 these leads hold. DMK is leading in 35 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 25. No seats have been formally declared yet across the state, with counting still under way and results continuing to come in.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Peravurani assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK is currently leading the race. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Ashokkumar. N holds the lead at this stage of counting, with results yet to be declared. The seat remains one to watch as tallying continues across the constituency.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result 2026: DMK's Ashokkumar. N leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Peravurani constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Ashokkumar. N is currently leading the count. The 68-year-old candidate is ahead of AIADMK's Govi.Elango, who is trailing by a margin of 650 votes. Ashokkumar. N has accumulated 2,607 votes so far against Govi.Elango's 3,257, with counting still under way in this Tamil Nadu assembly seat.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Result: DMK's Ashokkumar leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Peravurani constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Ashokkumar. N is currently leading as counting progresses. The 68-year-old candidate, who holds a clean record with no criminal cases, is holding his position at the front of the count. AIPTMMK's R.Ravi is also reported as leading in the early stages, keeping the contest closely watched as votes continue to be tallied.
10:21 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is underway and no alliance has yet crossed the majority mark of 71. UDF is currently leading in 59 seats, leaving it 12 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. 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.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Pattukkottai Election Results 2026: NTK's Kannan S leads early count
Counting is underway in Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu, where NTK candidate Kannan S is currently leading the early tally. The seat is currently held by DMK's Annadurai, K., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Suresh M R is also in the running as votes continue to be counted in this constituency.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Peravurani Election Results: At the counting centre: how Peravurani's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Peravurani, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the 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.
Peravurani is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ashokkumar. N (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Govi.Elango (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Bhuvana Maniyarasan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Neiveli Sasikumar (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), D.Chandrakandeeban (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), G.Chithiravelu (Puthiya Tamilagam), R.Ravi (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), T.Arulmurugan (Independent), U.Uthayakumar (Independent), and Pasumaibhoomi Natarajan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ashokkumar, N. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Peravurani with a margin of 23,503 votes. The runner-up was S. V. Thirugnana Sambandam of the AIADMK. In 2016, M. Govindarasu of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 995 votes. round-by-round trends from Peravurani 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.