Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: LJK’s Jose Charles Martin wins by 10,205 vote margin
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Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: LJK’s Jose Charles Martin wins by 10,205 vote margin

P.K. Devadoss (Congress), B. Cowri (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Suman (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Selvakumaran (Loktantrik Janta Dal), S. Lenin Durai (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (Communist)), Jose Charles Martin (Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk)), Hemachandran (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M. Gopi (Independent), Vpr. Selvam (Independent), and V. Radjaram (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Kamaraj Nagar in Puducherry'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. Kamaraj Nagar is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 35,324 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, A. Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 7,229 votes. The 2021 turnout was 82.33%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kamaraj Nagar in 2026.
14:36 (IST) May 05
Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026: LJK’s Jose Charles Martin wins by 10,205 vote margin
In Kamaraj Nagar, Jose Charles Martin of LJK secured a decisive victory, polling 16,592 votes and defeating Congress candidate PK Devadoss by a margin of 10,205 votes. TVK’s Suman finished close behind in third with 6,289 votes, as the constituency delivered a clear mandate in favour of LJK.
18:18 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, majority mark still out of reach
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the top position with 9 seats won and 2 more where it is currently leading, putting its tally at 11. The majority mark stands at 16, meaning the party still needs 5 more seats to get there. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, while DMK has 1 won and leads in 3. Congress has won 1 seat. Counting continues across the union territory.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin wins the seat
In Kamaraj Nagar, Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin has won the seat, polling 16,592 votes to claim a commanding margin of 10,205 over Congress candidate P.K. Devadoss, who finished with 6,387 votes. Martin, 37, a 12th pass candidate contesting from the General category, carried five criminal cases on his declaration. The result is now declared, with Martin securing the constituency for Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk).
17:56 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally in the state, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, bringing their combined count to 115, just 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, giving it a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Kalapet Election Results 2026: DMK's Senthil Ramesh leads by 509 votes over sitting BJP MLA
In Kalapet, Puducherry, DMK candidate Senthil Ramesh is currently leading with 11,027 votes, holding a margin of 509 over BJP's P.M.L. Kalyanasundaram, who has polled 10,518 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's P.M.L. Kalyanasundaram, who finds himself trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this constituency.
17:34 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, majority mark still out of reach
In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the top position with 9 seats won and 2 more where it is currently leading, putting its tally at 11. The majority mark stands at 16, meaning the party still needs 5 more seats to get there. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, while DMK has won 1 and is leading in 3. Congress has won 1 seat so far with counting still under way.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin wins the seat
LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin has won the Kamaraj Nagar assembly seat in Puducherry, polling 16,592 votes to clinch the constituency with a margin of 10,205 votes over Congress candidate P.K. Devadoss, who finished second with 6,387 votes. Martin, 37, a 12th Pass candidate with five criminal cases declared, secured a convincing victory in what turned out to be a decisive finish in this Puducherry constituency.
17:12 (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 leads hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 158 more, giving it a tally of 169. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 113, placing its tally at 115, which leaves it 33 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 9 seats in the state.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Muthialpet Election Result 2026: AINRC's Manikandan wins by 952 votes
The Muthialpet seat in Puducherry has returned a verdict, with AINRC candidate Vaiyapuri Manikandan winning the constituency with 8,382 votes. Congress candidate Eeram G. Rajendran finished second with 7,430 votes, leaving a final margin of 952 votes between the two. The seat was currently held by Independent candidate J. Prakash Kumar, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates in the final count.
16:50 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs 3 more for majority
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the strongest position with 9 seats won and 4 more where it is currently leading, giving it a tally of 13. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving AINRC 3 seats short if its current leads hold. BJP is leading in 3 seats with 2 won, while DMK has 1 won and leads in 3. Congress has won 1 seat so far.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin wins the seat
In Kamaraj Nagar, Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin has won the seat, polling 16,592 votes to claim the constituency. The 37-year-old, who holds a Class 12 qualification, secured the result with a margin of 10,205 votes over Congress candidate P.K. Devadoss, who finished with 6,387 votes. Martin, who carries five criminal cases on his declaration, was not the sitting legislator here but has now claimed the seat for Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk).
16:28 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 122, having won 3 seats while leading in 119 more, crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59, leading in 59 seats with no wins declared yet. SPA has won 4 seats and leads in 45 more, bringing its tally to 49, still needing 69 additional seats to reach the majority mark.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Kalapet Election Result 2026: BJP's Kalyanasundaram leads by a narrow 72 votes
In the Kalapet constituency of Puducherry, sitting BJP MLA P.M.L. Kalyanasundaram is currently leading with 4,513 votes. DMK's Senthil Ramesh is trailing close behind with 4,441 votes, leaving a margin of just 72 votes between the two as counting continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's P.M.L. Kalyanasundaram, who is defending his position with counting still under way.
16:06 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs 3 more seats for majority
In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the top position with a tally of 13 seats — 9 declared wins and 4 ongoing leads — and needs 3 more to reach the majority mark of 16. BJP stands at a tally of 7, with 2 wins and 5 leads. Counting continues across the union territory with no party having crossed the majority threshold yet.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin leads with a 10,205-vote margin
In Kamaraj Nagar, Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin, 37, is currently leading the count with 16,592 votes in hand. A general category candidate who cleared his 12th standard, Martin carries five criminal cases on record and is not the sitting legislator in this seat. Congress candidate P.K. Devadoss is trailing at 6,387 votes, leaving Martin with a margin of 10,205 votes as counting continues in this Puducherry constituency.
15:44 (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 won 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, bringing its tally to 84. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, giving it a tally of 36, still needing 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats on a combined tally.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Lawspet Election Result 2026: AINRC's Sivakolundhu wins as Congress incumbent falls short
AINRC candidate V.P. Sivakolundhu has won the Lawspet seat in Puducherry, polling 10,578 votes to finish ahead of Congress's M. Vaithianathan by a margin of 1,417 votes. The seat was currently held by Congress's M. Vaithianathan, who secured 9,161 votes but could not hold on, bringing an end to his term as the MLA. TVK's V. Saminathan finished third with 5,647 votes. Sivakolundhu, 74, contested without any criminal cases on record.
15:23 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, majority mark within reach
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC is the front-runner with 9 seats won and 5 more where it is currently leading, taking its tally to 14. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving AINRC just 2 seats short if its current leads hold. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 6 others for a tally of 8, while counting across the union territory continues.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK trailing in Puducherry seat
In the Kamaraj Nagar constituency of Puducherry, LJK's Jose Charles Martin is currently trailing as counting progresses. The 37-year-old candidate, who has 3,893 votes to his name so far, finds himself behind Congress candidate P.K. Devadoss in the ongoing count. With the result yet to be declared, the contest in this Puducherry seat remains active, and the final tally is still being awaited.
15:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 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 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats, still needing 68 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Kadirgamam Election Result: Independent's Azhagu Azhaganantham leads by 5908 votes
In Kadirgamam, Puducherry, Independent candidate Azhagu Azhaganantham is currently leading with 12,228 votes, holding a margin of 5,908 over AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh, who has accumulated 6,320 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
14:38 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs two more seats for majority
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the strongest position with 9 seats won and 5 more where it is currently leading, bringing its tally to 14. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving the party just 2 seats short if its current leads hold. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 6 others for a tally of 8, while other candidates account for a combined tally of 7 seats across the union territory.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK trailing in Puducherry
In Kamaraj Nagar, Puducherry, LJK's Jose Charles Martin is currently trailing as counting progresses. The 37-year-old candidate, who has declared five criminal cases, has accumulated 3,893 votes so far. Congress candidate P.K. Devadoss holds the leading position in the constituency at this stage, with 1,952 votes on the board. The result for Kamaraj Nagar is yet to be declared.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Congress candidate P.K. Devadoss leads in Puducherry
In the Kamaraj Nagar constituency of Puducherry, Congress candidate P.K. Devadoss is currently leading with 1,952 votes, while LJK's Jose Charles Martin is trailing with 3,893 votes in the count so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet. The seat is currently held by BJP's A. Johnkumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK in the contest
In the Kamaraj Nagar constituency of Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin, 37, is among the candidates in the running as counting progresses. Martin, who holds a 12th Pass qualification and carries five criminal cases on record, is contesting on an LJK ticket in what remains an open count. The sitting seat is held by BJP's A. Johnkumar, though the incumbent is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
13:54 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Across West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. The party currently has a tally of 190 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats and would need 64 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats at this stage of counting.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Kadirgamam Election Result 2026: Independent's Azhagu Azhaganantham leads by 5908 votes
In Kadirgamam, Puducherry, Independent candidate Azhagu Azhaganantham is currently leading with 12,228 votes, holding a margin of 5,908 over AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh, who has gathered 6,320 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
13:32 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs two more seats for majority
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the strongest position with a tally of 14 seats — 4 declared wins and leads in 10 more — leaving the party just 2 seats short of the 16 needed for a majority. BJP sits at a tally of 8, with 1 won and 7 leads. Counting continues across the union territory with no party having crossed the majority mark yet.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK in the contest
In the Kamaraj Nagar assembly constituency of Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin, 37, is among the candidates in the fray as counting progresses. Martin, who holds a 12th Pass qualification and carries five criminal cases on record, is contesting on a Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi ticket. The seat is currently held by BJP incumbent A. Johnkumar, who is not among the candidates listed in the current count. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
13:10 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 122 constituencies, putting that combined tally past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, still needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 45 seats, requiring 73 additional seats to cross the majority line. No alliance has yet secured a confirmed majority as counting continues.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Lawspet Election Result: AINRC's Sivakolundhu leads by 1,417 votes over sitting MLA
In Lawspet, Puducherry, AINRC candidate V.P. Sivakolundhu is currently leading with 10,578 votes, holding a margin of 1,417 over Congress's M. Vaithianathan, who has polled 9,161 votes. Vaithianathan, currently holding the seat as the sitting MLA, is trailing in second place. TVK's V. Saminathan is placed third in the count with 5,647 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.
12:48 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads in Puducherry as counting progresses
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds a tally of 16 seats — one declared win and leads in 15 — putting it right at the majority mark of 16. Alliance partner BJP adds a tally of 9, with 1 won and 8 leads. Congress is leading in 2 seats with no wins yet, while DMK has secured 1 seat. Counting continues across the union territory.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK in the contest
Counting is underway in the Kamaraj Nagar constituency of Puducherry, where Jose Charles Martin, the 37-year-old LJK candidate, is among those in contention. Martin, who holds a Class 12 qualification, is a notable name in this seat's unfolding count. The Kamaraj Nagar assembly segment is being closely watched as early trends continue to emerge from the counting hall.
12:28 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 66 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 66 constituencies, placing it just 5 seats short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Kadirgamam Election Result 2026: AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh leads in Puducherry seat
In the Kadirgamam constituency of Puducherry, counting is currently underway with All India N.R. Congress candidate K.S.P S. Ramesh holding a lead. The seat is currently held by AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh. Independent candidate Azhagu Azhaganantham is trailing in the contest, with a vote gap of 5,748 separating the two as tallying continues across the rounds.
12:06 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with majority mark in sight
Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where 16 is the number needed for a majority. The NDA alliance is currently leading in 22 seats, with AINRC ahead in 12 of those and BJP leading in 10. The SPA holds leads in just one seat at this stage. NDA needs four more seats to cross the majority mark if these leads hold through the remaining rounds.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK in the contest
In the Kamaraj Nagar constituency of Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin, 37, is among the candidates in the running as counting progresses. Martin, who holds a 12th Pass qualification, is contesting on an LJK ticket in what remains an open count at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's A. Johnkumar, who is not among the candidates listed in the current count. Results for Kamaraj Nagar are yet to be declared.
11:44 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Kadirgamam Election Result: Independent's Azhagu Azhaganantham leads by 3,724 votes
In Kadirgamam, Puducherry, Independent candidate Azhagu Azhaganantham is currently leading with 8,169 votes, holding a margin of 3,724 over AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh, who has accumulated 4,445 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
11:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving the party six seats short of that mark. Alliance partner AINRC is leading in five seats. Congress is ahead in three seats, while others account for four leads. No party or grouping has yet crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK in the contest
In the Kamaraj Nagar constituency of Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin, 37, is among the candidates in the running as counting progresses. Martin, who holds a 12th Pass qualification and carries five criminal cases on record, is contesting on a Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi ticket in what remains an open count at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's A. Johnkumar, who is not among the listed candidates this time around.
11:03 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 149 constituencies, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA is currently leading in 37 seats, trailing well behind the pace needed for a majority with 81 more seats required. NDA is leading in 28 seats, needing 90 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Kadirgamam Election Result 2026: PMK's Soupramaniane leads early count in Puducherry
Counting is underway in the Kadirgamam constituency of Puducherry, where PMK candidate R. Soupramaniane is currently leading the early tally. Independent candidate Azhagu Azhaganantham is trailing in the contest at this stage. The seat is currently held by AINRC's K.S.P S. Ramesh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark remains distant
Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where the majority mark stands at 16. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, giving it a tally of 10 seats, and still needs 6 more to reach a majority. Congress is leading in 6 seats at this stage. Others account for leads in the remaining 4 seats, keeping the final picture open as counting continues.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK in the contest
In the Kamaraj Nagar constituency of Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin, 37, is among the candidates in the running as counting progresses. Martin, who holds a 12th Pass qualification and carries five criminal cases on record, is contesting on an LJK ticket in what remains an open count. SUCI(C) candidate S. Lenin Durai is currently leading in the seat, with Martin trailing behind in this closely watched Puducherry assembly segment.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count: SPA leads with 75 seats in 234-seat assembly
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. SPA is currently leading in 75 constituencies, leaving it 43 seats short of a majority at this stage. NDA holds leads in 41 seats, needing 77 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 69 seats. No alliance has yet crossed the majority threshold, and the picture remains fluid as counting continues.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Kalapet Election Result 2026: BJP's Kalyanasundaram leads in early Puducherry count
In the Kalapet assembly constituency of Puducherry, counting is underway with BJP's P.M.L. Kalyanasundaram currently holding the lead. The seat is currently held by BJP's P.M.L. Kalyanasundaram, who is contesting again and remains in front at this stage. Congress candidate M.O.H.F. Shahjahan is also in the running as votes continue to be tallied. With vote totals still being counted, the final picture from Kalapet is yet to emerge.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Results 2026: B. Cowri (NTK) awaits the round-wise verdict
B. Cowri, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kamaraj Nagar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:47 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Kamaraj Nagar — why patience matters
Early trends from Kamaraj Nagar should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
09:37 (IST) May 04
Kamaraj Nagar Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Kamaraj Nagar, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Kamaraj Nagar.
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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.
Kamaraj Nagar is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 35,324 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 82.33% was recorded in the 2021 election. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: P.K. Devadoss (Congress), B. Cowri (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Suman (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Selvakumaran (Loktantrik Janta Dal), S. Lenin Durai (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (Communist)), Jose Charles Martin (Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk)), Hemachandran (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M. Gopi (Independent), Vpr. Selvam (Independent), and V. Radjaram (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, A. Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kamaraj Nagar with a margin of 7,229 votes. The runner-up was MOHF Shahjahan of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Kamaraj Nagar will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Puducherry's state-wide tally across its 30 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.