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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 08:58:01 IST
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Athoor Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s I Periasamy wins by 22,368 vote margin
S. Karthigaiselvan (Bahujan Samaj Party), A. Simon Justin (Naam Tamilar Katchi), I. Periasamy (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), A. Viswanathan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), N. Kalaiselvi (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), D. Sankar (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), M.K. Nagendran (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), S. Bala Murugan (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), K. Jayaprakash (Puthiya Tamilagam), K. Kathiresan (Independent), D. Nagaraj (Independent), M. Periyasamy (Independent), P. Manivel (Independent), K. Visvanathan (Independent), and K. Velmurugan (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Athoor 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. Athoor is a General constituency under the Dindigul Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Periyasamy I of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 135,571 votes. The 2016 winner was I Periyasamy of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Athoor in 2026.
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10:02 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Athoor
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Athoor, 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 Athoor.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results: Athoor in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Athoor'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.
09:42 (IST) May 04
Athoor Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Athoor should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
09:32 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results: 6 independents contesting Athoor — their tally to watch
6 independent candidates are also in the fray in Athoor — including K. Kathiresan, D. Nagaraj, M. Periyasamy and 3 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
09:24 (IST) May 04
DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the number needed for a majority. DMK is currently leading in 67 seats, still 51 short of that mark. TVK is showing early presence with leads in 27 constituencies, while AIADMK is leading in 12. Congress holds a lead in one seat, and BJP is yet to open its account at this stage of counting.
09:22 (IST) May 04
Athoor Elections 2026: Where Athoor fits in Tamil Nadu's counting day picture
Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Athoor is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Result: DMK's I. Periasamy leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is under way in the Athoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK's I. Periasamy, a 73-year-old graduate with four criminal cases on record, is among those currently leading in the race. Periasamy is contesting on a DMK ticket in this general category seat. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be counted in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Athoor Elections 2026: Dindigul Lok Sabha segment: Athoor's role in the count
Athoor falls under the Dindigul Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Dindigul area as counting advances.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results 2026: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat held by DMK
Votes are being counted in the Athoor assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where the seat is currently held by DMK's Periyasamy I. Early trends show BSP's S. Karthigaiselvan and NDMKK's D. Sankar among those reflecting in the initial positions, while DMK's I. Periasamy, a 73-year-old graduate with four criminal cases on record, is also among the candidates showing in the early count. The sitting MLA, Periyasamy I, is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. A clearer picture is expected as counting progresses.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Athoor Elections 2026: Athoor's 2026 winner — the count will decide
With the count now under way in Athoor, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
08:52 (IST) May 04
Athoor Elections 2026: How Athoor's result feeds into Tamil Nadu's big picture
As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Athoor's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
08:42 (IST) May 04
Athoor Elections 2026: Reading the rounds: what Athoor's count is showing
In Athoor, 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.
08:32 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results 2026: A. Simon Justin's NTK tally being counted in Athoor
A. Simon Justin, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Athoor May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:22 (IST) May 04
Athoor Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Athoor's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Periyasamy I of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Athoor with a margin of 135,571 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
08:12 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results: Has Athoor's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Athoor, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Periyasamy I of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
08:02 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the Athoor contest
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded A. Viswanathan in Athoor. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:52 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Athoor is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 15 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:42 (IST) May 04
Athoor Elections 2026: Counting day focus: N. Kalaiselvi of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
N. Kalaiselvi, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Athoor May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:32 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results: Bahujan Samaj Party's Athoor candidate and the 2026 count
The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded S. Karthigaiselvan in Athoor. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:22 (IST) May 04
Athoor Assembly Election Results 2026: Athoor's electoral journey: three elections in focus
Athoor saw I Periyasamy of the DMK win in 2016, followed by Periyasamy I of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
07:12 (IST) May 04
Athoor Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Athoor are now being counted. With 15 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
07:02 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Athoor
As counting advances in Athoor, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 15 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
06:52 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Athoor's count
Votes cast in Athoor 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 Athoor.
06:42 (IST) May 04
Athoor Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Athoor's count progresses
Candidates representing BSP, NTK, DMK, AIADMK, TVK, NDMKK, AJPK, TMVK, PT, IND are contesting in Athoor and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
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.
Athoor is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Dindigul Lok Sabha segment. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: S. Karthigaiselvan (Bahujan Samaj Party), A. Simon Justin (Naam Tamilar Katchi), I. Periasamy (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), A. Viswanathan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), N. Kalaiselvi (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), D. Sankar (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), M.K. Nagendran (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), S. Bala Murugan (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), K. Jayaprakash (Puthiya Tamilagam), K. Kathiresan (Independent), D. Nagaraj (Independent), M. Periyasamy (Independent), P. Manivel (Independent), K. Visvanathan (Independent), and K. Velmurugan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Periyasamy I of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Athoor with a margin of 135,571 votes. The runner-up was M Thilagabama of the PMK. In 2016, I Periyasamy of the DMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Athoor will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments.
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