Avadi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's R.Ramesh Kumar wins against DMK's S M Nasar
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 09:26:36 IST
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Avadi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's R.Ramesh Kumar wins against DMK's S M Nasar

S. Charles (Bahujan Samaj Party), S.M.Nasar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Punitha Shanmugam (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rajasimha Mahendra (Bharatiya Janata Party), R.Edmund Jayendren (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), C.S. Karnan (Anti Corruption Dynamic Party), Senthilkumar. S (Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R. Bakthavatchalam (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), R.Ramesh Kumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), P.Jayakumar (Samaniya Makkal Nala Katchi), K. Annamalai (Independent), G.D. Arunkumar (Independent), M. Erajasimman (Independent), R. Kumar (Independent), S. Senthilkumar (Independent), P. Chellapandian (Independent), K. Balakrishnan (Independent), R. Manikandan (Independent), Uniesh Raj. M (Independent), and Rajasekar. R (Independent) — 20 candidates contesting from Avadi 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. Avadi is a General constituency. In 2021, Nasar S M of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Avadi in 2026.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Avadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where R.Ramesh Kumar of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is currently leading with 67,979 votes. The DMK's S.M.Nasar is trailing at 39,912 votes, putting the margin between the two at 28,067 votes. The result in this seat is yet to be declared as counting continues.
14:14 (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 threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 84, with 8 seats won and leads in 76 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 3 seats and leading in 35. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats in Kerala.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result 2026: TVK's Prakasam.R leads by 37,823 votes over DMK
In Poonamallee, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prakasam.R is currently leading with 78,756 votes, pulling ahead of DMK's Krishnaswamy.A by a margin of 37,823 votes. Krishnaswamy.A, who has gathered 40,933 votes, is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Krishnaswamy A, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:52 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 122 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four seats ahead of the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. Counting is still underway, and no seats have been declared yet across the state.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result: TVK's Ramesh Kumar leads with 24790-vote margin
In the Avadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with results yet to be declared. TVK candidate R.Ramesh Kumar is currently leading with 61,226 votes, holding a margin of 24,790 over DMK's S.M.Nasar, who has gathered 36,436 votes so far. The seat is being closely watched as the numbers continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.
13:30 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 98 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Tiruttani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's G.Hari leads with a 2,099-vote margin
In Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's G.Hari is currently leading with 22,073 votes, holding a margin of 2,099 over TVK's M.Sathya Kumar, who is trailing at 19,974 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's S.Chandran, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
13:08 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of majority in Tamil Nadu
TVK is currently leading in 115 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just three seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing at 55 seats, while DMK holds leads in 41 constituencies. Counting is still under way across the state, and whether TVK can close that final gap remains the central question of the day.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Avadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. DMK's S.M.Nasar currently holds the lead in this seat, which the party also held going into this election. The contest remains live as vote tallying continues across the constituency.
12:46 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 23 more. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats, having won 1 and leading in 2 others.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Tiruttani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's G.Hari leads by 1,528 votes
In the Tiruttani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's G.Hari is currently leading with 14,900 votes, holding a margin of 1,528 over TVK's M.Sathya Kumar, who has gathered 13,372 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's S.Chandran, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
12:24 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, just five seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is trailing at 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. With no results formally declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result: DMK's S.M.Nasar leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Avadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. DMK's S.M.Nasar is currently leading the contest, while TVK's R.Ramesh Kumar is trailing. The seat has drawn close attention as votes continue to be tallied, and the final picture from Avadi is expected to emerge once counting concludes.
12:03 (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 stands 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 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority mark. 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.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Thiruvallur Election Result: DMK's V.G. Raajendran leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Thiruvallur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting remains under way with DMK's V.G. Raajendran currently leading the seat. Among the candidates reflected in the count so far, AIADMK's Be Vee Ramanah has recorded 12,929 votes while TVK's Dr. T. Arunkumar stands at 15,530 votes. The sitting seat is currently held by DMK's Raajendran, V.G., who continues to hold the lead as tallying progresses.
11:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 157 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 157 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 42 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. Results are yet to be declared in any seat, with counting still under way across the state.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result: TVK's R.Ramesh Kumar leads DMK's S.M.Nasar by 10,501 votes
In the Avadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R.Ramesh Kumar is currently leading with 26,904 votes, holding a margin of 10,501 over DMK's S.M.Nasar, who has gathered 16,403 votes so far. The 60-year-old graduate is ahead as counting continues, with the seat yet to be formally decided. S.M.Nasar, the DMK candidate, is trailing at this stage of the count.
11:21 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the threshold needed to form a government if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result 2026: TVK's Prakasam.R leads DMK by 8,920 votes
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prakasam.R is currently leading with 19,547 votes, holding an 8,920-vote margin over DMK's Krishnaswamy.A, who has gathered 10,627 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Krishnaswamy A, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
11:00 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 133 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 133 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. DMK is placed second with leads in 42 constituencies, while AIADMK is trailing in 29. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state, and the final picture is still taking shape.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Avadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TVK's R.Ramesh Kumar is currently leading with 13,015 votes, while DMK's S.M.Nasar is trailing at 8,230 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,785 votes as the count continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.
10:40 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 73 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the halfway threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be on course for a majority in the state. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 30 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Thiruvallur Election Results 2026: DMK's Raajendran leads as counting progresses
In the Thiruvallur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate V.G. Raajendran is currently leading the count with 2,592 votes, while Dr. T. Arunkumar of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam trails with 3,157 votes recorded so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's V.G. Raajendran, who is also the candidate in the fray this time. Counting remains under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:19 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark still out of reach
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the number needed for a majority. DMK is currently leading in 68 seats, leaving the party 50 seats short of that mark. TVK is close behind with leads in 63 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 41 seats at this stage, while Congress holds leads in 3. No party has won a seat yet as counting continues.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Avadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK's S.M.Nasar is currently leading the race. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied. Avadi remains one of the seats being closely watched in the state, with the DMK holding the incumbent position heading into this election cycle.
10:07 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: After the last round: how Avadi's result gets declared
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Avadi, 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.
09:58 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result 2026: DMK's S.M.Nasar leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Avadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK candidate S.M.Nasar is currently leading with 4,354 votes. TVK's R.Ramesh Kumar is trailing in the contest with 7,282 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nasar S M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Votes are still being counted and the final result is yet to be declared.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results: How is Punitha Shanmugam faring? Watching the Avadi count
Punitha Shanmugam, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 20 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Avadi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:47 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: Awaiting the count: Avadi's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Avadi, 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.
09:37 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: Inside Avadi's counting centre — what to expect
At the designated counting centre for Avadi, 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.
09:27 (IST) May 04
Avadi Assembly Election Results 2026: C.S. Karnan (ACDP) awaits the round-wise verdict
C.S. Karnan, contesting on a Anti Corruption Dynamic Party ticket, is one of 20 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Avadi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:24 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 51 more seats for majority
Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly put DMK out in front, currently leading in 67 constituencies. The party needs 51 more seats to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is showing a presence in 27 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 12. Congress holds a lead in one seat. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
09:17 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi in the Avadi contest
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Punitha Shanmugam in Avadi. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu constituency
The Avadi constituency in Tamil Nadu is seeing an active count with no candidate having crossed the finish line yet. Sitting MLA Nasar S M of DMK is not among the candidates reflected in the current count, keeping the contest open. Results from this seat are still being tallied, and the final picture is expected to emerge as more rounds come in.
09:07 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances
As counting advances in Avadi, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 20 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: BSP's S. Charles leads early count in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Avadi assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where BSP candidate S. Charles is currently leading the early tally. TVK's R.Ramesh Kumar is also among those in contention at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nasar S M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as votes continue to be tallied.
08:57 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Avadi's count explained
Votes cast in Avadi 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 Avadi.
08:47 (IST) May 04
Avadi Assembly Election Results 2026: S. Charles's BSP tally being counted in Avadi
S. Charles, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 20 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Avadi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:37 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Avadi, 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 Avadi.
08:27 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: S.M.Nasar (DMK) awaits the round-wise verdict
S.M.Nasar, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 20 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Avadi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:17 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results: How Avadi fits into Tamil Nadu's state count
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Avadi'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.
08:07 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: Avadi's contribution to Tamil Nadu's counting day story
As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Avadi's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:57 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Avadi count
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded S.M.Nasar in Avadi. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:47 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Avadi, 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.
07:37 (IST) May 04
Avadi Assembly Election Results 2026: Tamil Nadu's 234-seat Assembly race and Avadi's piece of it
Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Avadi'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.
07:27 (IST) May 04
Avadi Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner and the 2026 count in Avadi
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Nasar S M of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Avadi. round-wise updates will reveal how the 2026 vote tallies are shaping up.
07:17 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Result 2026: What Avadi's General status means for May 4 count
Avadi is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 20 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:07 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Avadi — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Avadi include S. Charles (BSP), S.M.Nasar (DMK), Punitha Shanmugam (NTK), and Rajasimha Mahendra (BJP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
06:57 (IST) May 04
Avadi Election Results: Independent candidates in the Avadi count
10 independent candidates are also in the fray in Avadi — including K. Annamalai, G.D. Arunkumar, M. Erajasimman and 7 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
06:47 (IST) May 04
Avadi Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Avadi — why patience matters
Early trends from Avadi should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
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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.
Avadi is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 20 candidates are contesting in 2026: S. Charles (Bahujan Samaj Party), S.M.Nasar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Punitha Shanmugam (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rajasimha Mahendra (Bharatiya Janata Party), R.Edmund Jayendren (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), C.S. Karnan (Anti Corruption Dynamic Party), Senthilkumar. S (Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R. Bakthavatchalam (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), R.Ramesh Kumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), P.Jayakumar (Samaniya Makkal Nala Katchi), K. Annamalai (Independent), G.D. Arunkumar (Independent), M. Erajasimman (Independent), R. Kumar (Independent), S. Senthilkumar (Independent), P. Chellapandian (Independent), K. Balakrishnan (Independent), R. Manikandan (Independent), Uniesh Raj. M (Independent), and Rajasekar. R (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Nasar S M of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Avadi. round-by-round trends from Avadi 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.