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TVK’s K Sivakumar leads after first round count in Salem North

Senthil Kumaran / TNN / May 04, 2026, 09:41 IST
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TVK’s K Sivakumar leads after first round count in Salem North

TVK candidate K Sivakumar

SALEM: TVK candidate K Sivakumar secured 4,034 votes in Salem North after the first round of counting, ahead of DMK’s R Rajendran by 431 votes.Rajendran, who is the tourism minister, secured 3,603.PMK stood in third place with 2,178 votes, while NTK polled 374 votes. The early trend pointed to a surprise start in the constituency, with the TVK gaining an initial edge over the DMK.
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About the AuthorSenthil Kumaran

V Senthil Kumaran is currently working as the Special Correspondent for The Times of India, focusing on the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Erode. As the sole representative for these five districts in Western Tamil Nadu, Senthil Kumaran covers a wide range of topics, including crime, education, and civic issues. He has exposed numerous scams and held several government officials accountable for their actions. In addition to his journalism work, he holds an MBA in Human Resources, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, and an LLB, along with a BA in English Literature.

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