Rishivandiyam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Karthikeyan K wins by 4,862 vote margin
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Rishivandiyam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Karthikeyan K wins by 4,862 vote margin

Karthikeyan K (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Balakrishnan A (Bahujan Samaj Party), Radhika P (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Ashok Kumar G (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Arumugam G (Parivartan Rajniti Party), Sankar R (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Sevvantha G K (Anna Makkal Katchi), Chezhiyan P (Pattali Makkal Katchi), Ranganathan N (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Venkatraman J (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Anbu D (Independent), Anbumurugan S (Independent), Karthikeyan A (Independent), Karthikeyan V (Independent), Gowtham C (Independent), Senthikumar V N (Independent), Selvaraj P (Independent), Sezhiyan K (Independent), Narayanan L (Independent), Manikandan C (Independent), Marikkannu A (Independent), Raja K (Independent), Raja S (Independent), Vinoth S (Independent), and Vijayakumar G (Independent) — 25 candidates contesting from Rishivandiyam 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. Rishivandiyam is a General constituency. In 2021, Karthikeyan K of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. The 2016 winner was K Karthikeyan of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Rishivandiyam in 2026.
15:48 (IST) May 06
Rishivandiyam Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s Karthikeyan K wins by 4,862 vote margin
In Rishivandiyam, Karthikeyan K of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won a closely contested battle with 89,711 votes, defeating TVK’s Ashok Kumar G by 4,862 votes. PMK’s Chezhiyan P came third with 56,488 votes.
18:28 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — and sitting just 5 seats short of the 118-seat majority mark. DMK, with 6 wins and leads in 45 constituencies, holds a tally of 51. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed so far, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
18:17 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Update: DMK's Karthikeyan K is currently behind TVK rival
In Rishivandiyam, the current DMK MLA, Karthikeyan K, is trailing in the vote count. TVK's Ashok Kumar G is currently in the lead. Ashok Kumar G has secured 53,927 votes, while the incumbent has 57,535 votes. This puts Karthikeyan K ahead by 3,608 votes, despite his current trailing position in the count. The Rishivandiyam constituency in Tamil Nadu is a key focus as the counting progresses.
18:06 (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, taking 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.
17:55 (IST) May 04
Ulundurpettai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Kumaraguru R leads by a narrow margin
In Ulundurpettai, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Kumaraguru R is currently leading with 77,369 votes against DMK's Vasanthavel G R, who has gathered 75,826 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 1,543 votes, keeping this contest extremely close as counting continues. The seat is currently held by DMK's Manikannan. A.J, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:44 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally of 113, needs 5 more 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, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 103 others, leaving the party just 5 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 seats won and 45 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet.
17:33 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Update: DMK's Karthikeyan K Behind TVK's Ashok Kumar G
The vote count is ongoing in Tamil Nadu's Rishivandiyam constituency, with no official result yet. TVK's Ashok Kumar G is currently ahead, having secured 53,927 votes. The incumbent DMK MLA, Karthikeyan K, 48, is trailing with 57,535 votes. This tight race, with a difference of 3,608 votes, is being closely monitored as the final results are compiled.
17:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark
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 threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 153 more, giving it a tally of 164. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 119, bringing its tally to 121, still 27 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.
17:11 (IST) May 04
Sankarapuram Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Rakesh R Edges Ahead of Sitting DMK MLA
In Sankarapuram, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Rakesh R is currently holding a lead with 37,265 votes. The sitting MLA, Udhayasuriyan T of the DMK, is trailing with 39,701 votes. The current margin separating the two candidates is 2,436 votes, and the vote counting is still ongoing. The Sankarapuram seat is presently represented by DMK's Udhayasuriyan T, who finds himself trailing in this tight contest.
17:00 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 4 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, leading in 105 constituencies with 9 seats already declared in its favour, taking its tally to 114 in a house of 234. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 4 seats short if its current leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 50, having won 6 seats and leading in 44 others.
16:49 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Update: DMK's Karthikeyan K Trails in Tamil Nadu Seat
Counting is still ongoing in Rishivandiyam, and the incumbent DMK candidate, Karthikeyan K, is currently trailing with 49,556 votes. TVK's Ashok Kumar G is in the lead with 46,188 votes. The difference between them is 3,368 votes, and the final result for this Tamil Nadu constituency has not yet been announced.
16:38 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
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 the current trends hold, with a tally of 203 seats — 7 declared wins and leads in 196 constituencies. TMC, which is trailing, has a tally of 85 seats, with 1 declared win and leads in 84 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in West Bengal.
16:27 (IST) May 04
Ulundurpettai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Kumaraguru R leads by razor-thin margin
In Ulundurpettai, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Kumaraguru R is currently leading with 52,901 votes, though the contest remains extraordinarily tight. DMK's Vasanthavel G R is trailing close behind with 52,943 votes counted, leaving just 42 votes separating the two candidates at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Manikannan. A.J, who does not appear among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:16 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally of 130 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu, leading in 128 constituencies and having won 2, giving the party a tally of 130 seats in the 234-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and TVK is on course to cross it if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 48, while DMK has won 3 and is leading in 32 more, putting its tally at 35.
15:54 (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 9 declared wins and leads in 90 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
15:43 (IST) May 04
Tirukkoyilur Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijay R Baranibalaaji leads by a narrow 385 votes
In Tirukkoyilur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijay R Baranibalaaji is currently leading with 40,682 votes, holding a slender margin of 385 votes over AIADMK's Palanisamy S, who is trailing with 40,297 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Ponmudy, 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.
15:33 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 145 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 145 constituencies and sitting on a tally that already clears the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. DMK has won 2 seats and is leading in 36 more, giving it a tally of 38. AIADMK is leading in 34 seats with no wins declared yet. TVK needs no additional seats on current trends, though counting is still under way.
15:21 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result: TVK leads as DMK incumbent trails
In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's Ashok Kumar G currently leading the seat. The sitting DMK legislator Karthikeyan K, who holds the incumbent's position in this constituency, is at present trailing in the contest. With votes still being counted, the Rishivandiyam seat remains one to watch as the two candidates stay close in the ongoing tally.
15:10 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 209 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 209 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70 seats, needing 78 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.
14:59 (IST) May 04
Tirukkoyilur Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijay R Baranibalaaji leads by razor-thin 54 votes
In Tirukkoyilur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijay R Baranibalaaji is currently leading with 31,634 votes, holding a margin of just 54 votes over AIADMK's Palanisamy S, who has accumulated 31,580 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Ponmudy, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
14:49 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 133 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 133 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with a tally of 41 seats, while DMK is leading in 37 seats with one seat already declared in its favour. Counting across the state is still under way, and no party has yet crossed the finish line on declared wins alone.
14:37 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result: TVK leads as DMK incumbent trails
In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's Ashok Kumar G currently leading the contest. The sitting DMK legislator Karthikeyan K, who holds the incumbent's position in this constituency, is at present trailing behind. With results yet to be declared, the race in Rishivandiyam remains one to watch as votes continue to be tallied across the segment.
14:27 (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 a tally of 84, with 9 seats won and leads in 75 more. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 39, comprising 5 won seats and leads in 34 constituencies. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
14:15 (IST) May 04
Ulundurpettai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Kumaraguru R leads by a narrow 85 votes
In Ulundurpettai, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with AIADMK's Kumaraguru R currently leading on 25,099 votes. DMK's Vasanthavel G R is trailing close behind with 25,014 votes, leaving a razor-thin margin of just 85 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Manikannan. A.J, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:04 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 121 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 121 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party three seats past the majority mark of 118, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 43 seats. With counting still underway, these figures remain in flux across the state.
13:53 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result: TVK's Ashok Kumar G leads as DMK incumbent trails
In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's Ashok Kumar G currently leading the contest on 23,258 votes. The sitting DMK legislator Karthikeyan K, who holds 23,761 votes, is trailing despite having the higher vote count at this stage, with the gap between the two candidates standing at 503 votes. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result 2026: TVK's Ashok Kumar G Ahead as Counting Continues
In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ashok Kumar G is currently in the lead with 23,258 votes. He holds a margin of 503 votes over DMK's Karthikeyan K, who has secured 23,761 votes so far. The seat, currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan K, sees him trailing in second place as the counting progresses in this tightly contested constituency.
13:31 (IST) May 04
Ulundurpettai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Kumaraguru R leads by narrow 85 votes
Counting in Ulundurpettai, Tamil Nadu is producing one of the tightest contests seen so far, with AIADMK's Kumaraguru R currently leading on 25,099 votes. DMK's Vasanthavel G R is trailing close behind at 25,014 votes, leaving a margin of just 85 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Manikannan. A.J, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:20 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, four seats short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where TVK is currently leading in 114 constituencies, just four short of the 118-seat majority mark. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 56 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. BJP and Congress are each leading in 2 seats at this stage of counting, with others accounting for the remaining leads.
13:09 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result: TVK's Ashok Kumar G leads over sitting DMK MLA
In the Rishivandiyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's Ashok Kumar G is currently leading with 20,555 votes, holding a margin of 424 over the sitting DMK legislator Karthikeyan K, who has accumulated 20,131 votes so far. The incumbent, aged 48, is trailing in what has turned into a closely fought contest. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result 2026: TVK's Ashok Kumar G leads by a narrow 60 votes
In the Rishivandiyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ashok Kumar G is currently leading with 17,213 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan K, who is trailing at 17,153 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 60 votes, making this one of the tightest contests in the ongoing count. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
12:47 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two 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 116 constituencies, leaving it just two seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 seats, while DMK holds leads in 45. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result: TVK's Ashok Kumar G leads as DMK incumbent trails
In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ashok Kumar G is currently leading the count with 13,804 votes. The sitting DMK legislator Karthikeyan K, who holds 14,096 votes, is trailing behind in this contest, with the two candidates separated by a narrow margin of 292 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
12:27 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 25 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 25 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA is trailing considerably, with leads in just 2 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Sankarapuram Election Results 2026: TVK's Jagadesan A Pulls Ahead of Sitting DMK MLA
In Sankarapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Jagadesan A is currently holding a lead with 10,983 votes. Meanwhile, the seat's sitting MLA, DMK's Udhayasuriyan T, is trailing with 18,203 votes. The current margin between the two candidates is 7,220 votes. Udhayasuriyan T, who currently holds the seat for DMK, is now finding himself behind as the vote counting continues in this constituency.
12:04 (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 results declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state, and the final picture will depend on how these leads convert as rounds are completed.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result: Incumbent Karthikeyan K trails TVK's Ashok Kumar G
In Rishivandiyam, counting is under way and the sitting DMK legislator Karthikeyan K finds himself trailing at this stage. The 48-year-old graduate is currently behind TVK's Ashok Kumar G, who holds a lead of 846 votes with 6,274 votes against the incumbent's 7,120. Karthikeyan K, who won this Tamil Nadu seat in the previous term, is now fighting to hold on as results continue to come in from constituency number 78.
11:43 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 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 leading in 2 seats at this stage. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in Puducherry. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Sankarapuram Election Results 2026: Jagadesan A of TVK Ahead of Sitting DMK MLA
In Sankarapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Jagadesan A is currently in the lead with 6,237 votes. The seat is presently held by DMK's Udhayasuriyan T, who is trailing with 11,685 votes. The current difference between the two candidates is 5,448 votes. Vote counting is ongoing, and a final result for this constituency has not yet been announced.
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 at 26 seats, while DMK is leading in 24. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet in the state.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result: DMK incumbent Karthikeyan K trails in Tamil Nadu seat
In Rishivandiyam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator Karthikeyan K, who holds the seat, is currently trailing as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu constituency. With the contest still live, the final outcome in Rishivandiyam remains to be seen as counting progresses.
11:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 102 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Sankarapuram Election Result 2026: DMK's Udhayasuriyan T leads with 963-vote margin
In Sankarapuram, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK MLA Udhayasuriyan T is currently leading the count with 4,178 votes. AIADMK's Rakesh R is trailing at 3,215 votes, leaving a margin of 963 votes between the two. Counting is still underway, and Udhayasuriyan T, who currently holds the seat, is ahead as results continue to come in.
10:48 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Elections 2026: Arumugam G's PRNP tally being counted in Rishivandiyam
Arumugam G, contesting on a Parivartan Rajniti Party ticket, is one of 25 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Rishivandiyam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:41 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 33 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 85 constituencies and needing 33 more to reach the majority mark of 118. DMK is placed second with leads in 67 seats, requiring 51 to get there. AIADMK is in the mix with 38 seats in hand, while counting across the state continues with no party having crossed the winning threshold yet.
10:38 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Results: How is Radhika P faring? Watching the Rishivandiyam count
Radhika P, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 25 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Rishivandiyam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Rishivandiyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator Karthikeyan K is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 692 votes over Ashok Kumar G of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who is trailing at 2,797 votes against Karthikeyan K's tally of 3,489 votes so far.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Results: What 2026 will add to Rishivandiyam's electoral story
As counting progresses in Rishivandiyam, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Karthikeyan K of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Results 2026: Karthikeyan K holds lead for DMK
In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK MLA Karthikeyan K is currently leading the count with 3,489 votes. TVK's Ashok Kumar G is trailing with 2,797 votes, leaving a margin of 692 between the two. Karthikeyan K, a 48-year-old graduate with no criminal cases on record, is looking to hold on to the seat he currently represents as counting continues.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Rishivandiyam Election Result 2026: What Rishivandiyam's General status means for May 4 count
Rishivandiyam is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 25 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
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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.
Rishivandiyam is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 25 candidates are contesting in 2026: Karthikeyan K (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Balakrishnan A (Bahujan Samaj Party), Radhika P (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Ashok Kumar G (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Arumugam G (Parivartan Rajniti Party), Sankar R (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Sevvantha G K (Anna Makkal Katchi), Chezhiyan P (Pattali Makkal Katchi), Ranganathan N (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Venkatraman J (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Anbu D (Independent), Anbumurugan S (Independent), Karthikeyan A (Independent), Karthikeyan V (Independent), Gowtham C (Independent), Senthikumar V N (Independent), Selvaraj P (Independent), Sezhiyan K (Independent), Narayanan L (Independent), Manikandan C (Independent), Marikkannu A (Independent), Raja K (Independent), Raja S (Independent), Vinoth S (Independent), and Vijayakumar G (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Karthikeyan K of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Rishivandiyam. In 2016, K Karthikeyan of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 20,503 votes. round-by-round trends from Rishivandiyam 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.