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Bhavani Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s Karuppanan KC wins by 7,396 vote margin

Karuppanan. K.C (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Chandrasekar. K.A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Sekar. K (Bahujan Samaj...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 08:59:57 IST

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08:59 (IST), May, 06

Bhavani Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s Karuppanan KC wins by 7,396 vote margin

In Bhavani, Karuppanan KC of AIADMK secured a clear victory, polling 75,577 votes and defeating TVK’s Balakrishnan by a margin of 7,396 votes. DMK’s Chandrasekar KA finished third with 54,087 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of AIADMK.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Modakkurichi Election Result 2026: TVK's D.Shanmugan leads with a narrow margin

In the Modakkurichi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate D.Shanmugan is currently leading with 60,715 votes, holding a margin of 2,430 over BJP's S.Kirthika, who has accumulated 58,285 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Saraswathi.C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far. Counting continues across the state.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 6,857-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading the count with 62,106 votes, holding a margin of 6,857 over TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 55,249 votes so far. The 69-year-old candidate has maintained his position at the top of the tally as counting continues in this keenly watched seat.

17:55 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and 69 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in Assam.

17:44 (IST), May, 04

Anthiyur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Haribaskar.P leads by a narrow margin

In Anthiyur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Haribaskar.P is currently leading with 59,905 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,363 votes over DMK's Sivabalan.M, who is trailing with 58,542 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatachalam.A.G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final outcome in this constituency remains to be seen.

17:33 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is out in front with a tally of 113 seats, having won 10 and leading in 103 more, leaving the party just 5 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 seats won and 45 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a win confirmed yet.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 6,281-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading the count with 58,575 votes, holding a margin of 6,281 over TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 52,294 votes so far. The 69-year-old candidate has maintained his position at the top as counting progresses, with Balakrishnan trailing close behind in what remains a contest still to be decided.

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17:11 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark

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 mark if current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.

17:00 (IST), May, 04

Modakkurichi Election Result 2026: TVK's D.Shanmugan leads with a narrow margin

In the Modakkurichi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate D.Shanmugan is currently leading with 55,869 votes, holding a margin of 1,890 over BJP's S.Kirthika, who has accumulated 53,979 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Saraswathi.C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results are yet to be declared.

16:49 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, two seats short of majority mark

TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu as counting progresses across the state's 234 assembly seats, where a party needs 118 to form a majority. TVK has won 8 seats and is leading in 108 more, putting its tally at 116, just two seats away from that mark. DMK sits at a tally of 48, with 6 seats won and leads in 42. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 8,409-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C, aged 69, is currently leading with 47,165 votes, holding an 8,409-vote margin over TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 38,756 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

16:27 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and a majority requires 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 22. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5, with 4 seats won and 1 lead.

16:16 (IST), May, 04

Anthiyur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Haribaskar.P leads by a narrow margin

In the Anthiyur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Haribaskar.P is currently leading with 59,905 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,363 votes over DMK's Sivabalan.M, who is trailing with 58,542 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatachalam.A.G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

16:05 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 134 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 134 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and if these leads hold, TVK would cross it comfortably. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45, while DMK has won 3 and is leading in 33 for a tally of 36. Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in 1 more.

15:54 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result: AIADMK's Karuppanan leads with 8,437-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 40,874 votes, holding an 8,437-vote margin over TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 32,437 votes so far. Karuppanan. K.C, aged 69, is seeking to hold the seat as votes continue to be counted in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

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15:43 (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 mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, taking its tally to 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, giving it a tally of 36, still needing 35 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.

15:32 (IST), May, 04

Anthiyur Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Haribaskar.P leads by narrow margin over DMK

In Anthiyur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Haribaskar.P is currently leading with 55,366 votes, holding a margin of 1,027 votes over DMK's Sivabalan.M, who trails with 54,339 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatachalam.A.G, 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.

15:21 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 151 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 151 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the 118-seat majority mark on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is leading in 35 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 29 seats with one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.

15:10 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result: AIADMK's Karuppanan leads with 8,044-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading the count with 37,066 votes, holding a margin of 8,044 over TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 29,022 votes so far. With no star flag active for any candidate in this contest, the race remains a straightforward two-way fight as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

14:59 (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 mark if current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, bringing its tally to 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.

14:48 (IST), May, 04

Modakkurichi Election Result 2026: TVK's D.Shanmugan leads with a margin of 3092 votes

In Modakkurichi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate D.Shanmugan is currently leading with 33,119 votes, holding a margin of 3,092 over BJP's S.Kirthika, who has accumulated 30,027 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Saraswathi.C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

14:37 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 125 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 125 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just seven short of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 40 constituencies. Counting is still underway across the state, with no party having crossed the majority threshold yet.

14:26 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 8,044-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway and AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 37,066 votes against TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 29,022 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 8,044 votes at this stage of counting. Balakrishnan, aged 70, is trailing behind the 69-year-old Karuppanan. K.C as the numbers continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu seat.

14:15 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold, with a tally of 96 seats, comprising 2 won and 94 leads. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

14:04 (IST), May, 04

Perundurai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Jayakumar. S leads with 4,269-vote margin

In Perundurai, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Jayakumar. S is currently leading with 36,056 votes, holding a margin of 4,269 votes over DMK's Thoppu Venkatachalam (Alias) N.D. Venkatachalam, who has accumulated 31,787 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Jayakumar, S. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

13:53 (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 ahead of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, Tamil Nadu needs 118 seats for a majority, and TVK is four seats clear of that threshold at this stage of counting.

13:42 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 6,904-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway and AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading the race with 32,945 votes. The TVK candidate Balakrishnan is trailing at 26,041 votes, leaving a margin of 6,904 between the two. Karuppanan. K.C, aged 69, has no criminal cases on record. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.

13:31 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 2 seats won and leads in 83 more. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state.

13:20 (IST), May, 04

Erode (West) Election Results 2026: TVK's Ananth Moghan K.K. leads with a 9,181-vote margin

In Erode (West), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ananth Moghan K.K. is currently leading with 34,524 votes, holding a margin of 9,181 over DMK's S. Muthusamy, who is trailing at 25,343 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Muthusamy S. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

13:09 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 115 seats, needs 3 more for Tamil Nadu majority

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 115 constituencies, just three short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.

12:58 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result 2026: AIADMK holds early lead in counting

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 25,013 votes, holding a margin of 4,616 votes over Balakrishnan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who has so far polled 20,397 votes. The contest between the two candidates remains active as counting continues across the rounds.

12:47 (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 leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 23 more. SPA is trailing considerably, with 1 seat won and leads in 2 others, bringing its tally to 3 seats.

12:36 (IST), May, 04

Gobichettipalayam Election Result 2026: TVK's Sengottaiyan.K.A leads AIADMK in Tamil Nadu seat

In Gobichettipalayam, counting is still under way with TVK's Sengottaiyan.K.A currently leading the contest. The seat, which falls under Tamil Nadu's assembly constituencies, has the AIADMK's Prabhu.V.B trailing with 19,495 votes against Sengottaiyan.K.A's tally of 35,880, putting the margin between the two at 16,385 votes at this stage. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Sengottaiyan K.A, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:25 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of majority in Tamil Nadu

TVK is currently leading in 113 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 60 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 40. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark as yet.

12:15 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 3,339-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading the count with 18,165 votes, holding a margin of 3,339 votes over TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 14,826 votes so far. The 69-year-old candidate has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.

12:04 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 171 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

11:54 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Results 2026: AIADMK's A.Bannari leads TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi in early count

In Bhavanisagar, Tamil Nadu, sitting AIADMK MLA A.Bannari is currently leading the count with 17,342 votes, holding an advantage of 7,280 votes over TVK candidate V.P.Tamilselvi, who has accumulated 10,062 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's A.Bannari, and counting remains in progress with the final result yet to be declared.

11:43 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 155 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 44 seats, needing 74 more to reach the majority threshold. DMK is leading in 23 seats at this stage of counting, with results still being tallied across the state.

11:33 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C holds early lead

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway and AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 14,592 votes. The TVK candidate Balakrishnan is trailing at 12,227 votes, putting the margin between the two at 2,365 votes. With no star flag active for any candidate in this contest, the update draws from the broader constituency picture as votes continue to be tallied.

11:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 146 seats, needs 2 more for West Bengal majority

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 146 constituencies, giving the party a tally of 146 and leaving it just 2 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 111 seats, all in the leading column, and would need 37 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

11:12 (IST), May, 04

Anthiyur Election Results 2026: DMK's Sivabalan.M leads by 539 votes

In the Anthiyur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Sivabalan.M is currently leading with 12,096 votes, holding a margin of 539 over AIADMK's Haribaskar.P, who has accumulated 11,557 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatachalam.A.G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:02 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 146 constituencies — well past the majority mark of 118. DMK is placed second with leads in 35 seats, while AIADMK is at 25. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still under way. At this stage, TVK's tally puts it firmly on course for a majority if these leads hold through the remaining rounds.

10:51 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 1,630-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet. AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C, aged 69, is currently leading with 10,934 votes against TVK's Balakrishnan, who has gathered 9,304 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 1,630 votes as tallying continues in this seat.

10:41 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 1,241-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 7,318 votes, holding a margin of 1,241 votes over TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 6,077 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Karuppanan.K.C, and counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared.

10:31 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Result: AIADMK's Karuppanan leads in Tamil Nadu seat

Counting is underway in Bhavani, constituency number 104 in Tamil Nadu, where AIADMK candidate Karuppanan. K.C, aged 69, is currently leading the race. The 10th Pass candidate has no criminal cases on record. BSP's Sekar. K is also in the contest, with both candidates showing early movement as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu seat.

10:21 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry with majority mark still six seats away

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving it six seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats, needing 11 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

10:10 (IST), May, 04

Modakkurichi Election Result 2026: TVK's D.Shanmugan leads with 2,101-vote margin

In the Modakkurichi constituency of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate D.Shanmugan is currently leading with 7,220 votes, holding a margin of 2,101 over DMK's S.Senthilnathan, who has gathered 5,119 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Saraswathi.C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

10:05 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Results: How to interpret an early lead in Bhavani's count

As counting progresses in Bhavani, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.

09:55 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Elections 2026: Early leads in Bhavani — what they really mean

Early trends from Bhavani 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.
Bhavani is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Tiruppur Lok Sabha segment. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: Karuppanan. K.C (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Chandrasekar. K.A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Sekar. K (Bahujan Samaj Party), Mohanadevi. R (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Parasakthi. P (Samaniya Makkal Nala Katchi), Palanisamy. P.K (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Balakrishnan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Vimalraj. R (Makkal Munnetra Katchi), Arumugam. P.V (Independent), Kannan. M (Independent), Karthikeyan. P (Independent), Boopathi Rajaraja Chozhan. M (Independent), Perumal. V.M (Independent), and Manikkam. P (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Karuppanan.K.C of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Bhavani. In 2016, K C Karuppanan of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 24,887 votes. round-by-round trends from Bhavani 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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