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Alangulam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Paul Manoj Pandian wins by 7,798 vote margin

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 20:20:29 IST

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Alangulam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Paul Manoj Pandian wins by 7,798 vote margin

Paul Manoj Pandian (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R Paulraj (Naam Tamilar Katchi), K R P Prabakaran (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), A Udhayakumar (Puthiya Tamilagam), A Subash Chandra Bose (Thakkam Katchi), Madasamy (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Vibin Chakkaravarthy (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), U Aravind (Independent), K Arunkumar (Independent), R Kotherimohideen (Independent), T Marikumar (Independent), Jeyanthi (Independent), and W Jayson (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Alangulam 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. Alangulam is a General constituency under the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Paul Manoj Pandian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 3,539 votes. The 2021 turnout was 77.4%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Alangulam in 2026.

09:58 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result: Paul Manoj Pandian leads for DMK in Tamil Nadu

In the Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting MLA Paul Manoj Pandian is currently leading under the DMK banner, contesting from a seat currently held by AIADMK's Paul Manoj Pandian. Pandian, 54, holds a Doctorate and has accumulated 2,106 votes so far. AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran is trailing with 3,268 votes, as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

09:49 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Alangulam

In Alangulam, 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.

09:39 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Alangulam fits into the broader picture

Alangulam is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 13 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

09:29 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Alangulam count

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Paul Manoj Pandian in Alangulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:24 (IST) May 04

DMK leads in Tamil Nadu as counting progresses across 234 seats

Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly put DMK out in front, leading in 67 constituencies and still needing 51 more to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is showing a presence in 27 seats, while AIADMK is currently leading in 12. Congress holds a lead in one seat at this stage. No party has crossed the majority threshold yet as results continue to come in.

09:19 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results 2026: 13 candidates in the count May 4

Key candidates contesting in Alangulam include Paul Manoj Pandian (DMK), R Paulraj (NTK), K R P Prabakaran (AIADMK), and A Udhayakumar (PT) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

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09:14 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result: No star candidate in the frame, counting under way

In the Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, no high-profile candidate features among those currently in contention as counting progresses. The sitting MLA, Paul Manoj Pandian of ADMK, does not appear in the active candidate returns at this stage. With the result yet to be declared, the contest in this Tamil Nadu seat continues to unfold as votes are tallied across the constituency.

09:09 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi in the Alangulam contest

The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded R Paulraj in Alangulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:03 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result 2026: Madasamy leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu

In the Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIPTMMK's Madasamy is currently leading the count. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Paul Manoj Pandian, who does not feature among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate W Jayson is also among those leading at this stage of counting, with the final picture yet to emerge from Alangulam.

08:59 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Alangulam counts its 2026 votes

In the 2021 Assembly Election, Paul Manoj Pandian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Alangulam with a margin of 3,539 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

08:49 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results: Step by step: how counting day works in Alangulam

In Alangulam, 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.

08:39 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 234: how Alangulam contributes to Tamil Nadu's tally

Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Alangulam's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.

08:29 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Alangulam's count concludes

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Alangulam, 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 Alangulam.

08:19 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Elections 2026: A Subash Chandra Bose (TK) awaits the round-wise verdict

A Subash Chandra Bose, contesting on a Thakkam Katchi ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Alangulam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:09 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results: Alangulam's result adds to Tamil Nadu's state-wide picture

As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Alangulam'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.

07:59 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build

At the designated counting centre for Alangulam, 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.

07:49 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Alangulam

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Alangulam, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.

07:39 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results: How Puthiya Tamilagam is positioned in Alangulam

The Puthiya Tamilagam has fielded A Udhayakumar in Alangulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:29 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Elections 2026: How Tirunelveli is tracking Alangulam's result

Alangulam, which falls under the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Alangulam's result will be part of the broader Tirunelveli-area picture.

07:19 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result 2026: Voter participation in Alangulam — context for the count

Alangulam recorded a turnout of 77.4% in 2021. The final tally in 2026 will reveal how participation and preferences may have shifted.

07:09 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result 2026: 3,539 votes separated winner from runner-up in 2021 — what about 2026?

Alangulam's 2021 election was won with a margin of 3,539 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

06:59 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Alangulam

Early trends from Alangulam should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

06:49 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark

The 2021 election in Alangulam was won with a margin of 3,539 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

06:39 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Result 2026: The journey from ballot box to result in Alangulam

Votes cast in Alangulam during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

06:29 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Alangulam count is evolving

As counting progresses in Alangulam, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Paul Manoj Pandian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

06:19 (IST) May 04

Alangulam Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Madasamy faring? Watching the Alangulam count

Madasamy, contesting on a All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Alangulam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

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.

Alangulam is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 77.4% was recorded in the 2021 election. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Paul Manoj Pandian (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R Paulraj (Naam Tamilar Katchi), K R P Prabakaran (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), A Udhayakumar (Puthiya Tamilagam), A Subash Chandra Bose (Thakkam Katchi), Madasamy (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Vibin Chakkaravarthy (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), U Aravind (Independent), K Arunkumar (Independent), R Kotherimohideen (Independent), T Marikumar (Independent), Jeyanthi (Independent), and W Jayson (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Paul Manoj Pandian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Alangulam with a margin of 3,539 votes. The runner-up was Poongothai of the DMK. round-by-round trends from Alangulam 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.

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