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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:03:08 IST
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Nellithope Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane wins the seat
V. Cartigueyane (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S. Gomathi Roja (Anna Makkal Katchi), Muth. Am. Sivakumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), S. Vigneshwaran (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Janakiraman (Pattali Makkal Katchi), A. Jayakumar (Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk)), C. Ashok Kumar (Independent), E. Irudhayaraj (Independent), Omsakthisekar (Independent), S. Kamatchi (Independent), R. Shanmugam (Independent), G. Satheeshkumar (Independent), N. Delhibabu (Independent), and M. Mohan Raj (Independent) — 14 candidates contesting from Nellithope 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. Nellithope is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 33,019 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Richards Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 496 votes. The 2021 turnout was 82.64%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Nellithope in 2026.
10:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry as counting gets underway
Early trends from Puducherry's 30-seat assembly put BJP in front with leads in five constituencies, while Congress is currently ahead in three. Neither party is anywhere close to the 16-seat majority mark at this stage, with BJP needing 11 more seats and Congress needing 13. Others are showing leads in two seats as the count continues to unfold across the union territory.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result: DMK's V. Cartigueyane leads by narrow margin
In the Nellithope constituency of Puducherry, DMK's V. Cartigueyane is currently leading with 2,500 votes, holding a slender margin of 106 over Independent candidate Omsakthisekar, who has gathered 2,394 votes. Counting is still under way, and the contest remains close with the gap between the two candidates tight enough to keep the seat in play.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result 2026: DMK's Cartigueyane leads by 106 votes in Puducherry seat
In Nellithope, DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane is currently leading with 2,500 votes, holding a margin of 106 over Independent candidate Omsakthisekar, who has gathered 2,394 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Richards Johnkumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Puducherry constituency.
09:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry as early counting gets underway
Counting is in its early stages across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where 16 are needed for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 3 constituencies, giving the party a tally of 3 at this point. Congress is leading in 1 seat. Neither party is anywhere near the majority mark yet, with BJP needing 13 more seats and Congress requiring 15 to reach that threshold.
09:24 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results 2026: The 14 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Nellithope include V. Cartigueyane (DMK), S. Gomathi Roja (ANMK), Muth. Am. Sivakumar (NTK), and S. Vigneshwaran (TVK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result: DMK leads as counting progresses in Puducherry
In the Nellithope assembly constituency of Puducherry, DMK's V. Cartigueyane is currently leading the count. The incumbent from BJP, Richards Johnkumar, does not feature among the candidates in the current tally. Anna Makkal Katchi's S. Gomathi Roja is also showing a lead at this stage, keeping the contest closely watched as counting continues across the constituency.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026
In 2021, V Kartigueyane of the Congress was the runner-up in Nellithope. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result: DMK's Cartigueyane leads in Puducherry seat
In the Nellithope constituency of Puducherry, DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane is currently leading the count, with Anna Makkal Katchi's S. Gomathi Roja also in contention as votes are being tallied. The seat is currently held by BJP's Richards Johnkumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting remains underway and the final picture is yet to emerge.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results 2026: S. Gomathi Roja's ANMK tally being counted in Nellithope
S. Gomathi Roja, contesting on a Anna Makkal Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Nellithope May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:54 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Nellithope's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Richards Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Nellithope with a margin of 496 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
08:44 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Nellithope match 2021's gap?
The 2021 election in Nellithope was won with a margin of 496 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
08:34 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Nellithope are now being counted. With 14 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
08:24 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: Muth. Am. Sivakumar (NTK) awaits the round-wise verdict
Muth. Am. Sivakumar, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Nellithope May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:14 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Nellithope, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
08:04 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: At the counting centre: how Nellithope's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Nellithope, 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.
07:54 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Nellithope is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 14 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:44 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: Has Nellithope's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Nellithope, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Richards Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:34 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Assembly Election Results 2026: A. Jayakumar's LJK tally being counted in Nellithope
A. Jayakumar, contesting on a Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk) ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Nellithope May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:24 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 496 votes — context for May 4 count
Nellithope's 2021 election was won with a margin of 496 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
07:14 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Nellithope's count
Votes cast in Nellithope are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Nellithope.
07:04 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: 8 independents contesting Nellithope — their tally to watch
8 independent candidates are also in the fray in Nellithope — including C. Ashok Kumar, E. Irudhayaraj, Omsakthisekar and 5 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
06:54 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: Nellithope in Puducherry's 30-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Nellithope's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
06:44 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Nellithope
As counting advances in Nellithope, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 14 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
06:34 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result 2026: 33,019 voters on the rolls — the count is under way
Nellithope had 33,019 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. In 2021, the recorded turnout was 82.64%.
06:24 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: The final numbers in Nellithope — what to look for
The votes being counted in Nellithope May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
06:14 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: How Nellithope's result feeds into Puducherry's big picture
As Puducherry's counting day unfolds, results from all 30 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Nellithope's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
06:04 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: Reading the rounds: what Nellithope's count is showing
In Nellithope, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
05:54 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Elections 2026: Counting day focus: Janakiraman of Pattali Makkal Katchi
Janakiraman, contesting on a Pattali Makkal Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Nellithope May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
05:44 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Results: Where Nellithope fits in Puducherry's counting day picture
Counting day in Puducherry brings results from 30 constituencies, and Nellithope is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
05:40 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
LJK's A Djeacoumar, DMK's V Karthikeyan, and TVK's S Vigneshwaran are contesting for this seat among others
05:34 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Elections 2026: The Puducherry lens on Nellithope's counting day
Nellithope, which falls under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Nellithope's result will be part of the broader Puducherry-area picture.
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.
Nellithope is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 33,019 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 82.64% was recorded in the 2021 election. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: V. Cartigueyane (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S. Gomathi Roja (Anna Makkal Katchi), Muth. Am. Sivakumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), S. Vigneshwaran (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Janakiraman (Pattali Makkal Katchi), A. Jayakumar (Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk)), C. Ashok Kumar (Independent), E. Irudhayaraj (Independent), Omsakthisekar (Independent), S. Kamatchi (Independent), R. Shanmugam (Independent), G. Satheeshkumar (Independent), N. Delhibabu (Independent), and M. Mohan Raj (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Richards Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Nellithope with a margin of 496 votes. The runner-up was V Kartigueyane of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Nellithope will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Puducherry's state-wide tally across its 30 Assembly segments.
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