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Bhavanisagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s VP Tamilselvi wins by 4,569 vote margin

P.L.Sundaram (Communist Party of India), S.Soundarya (Naam Tamilar Katchi), A.Bannari (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), ...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 09:01:55 IST

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09:01 (IST), May, 06

Bhavanisagar Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s VP Tamilselvi wins by 4,569 vote margin

In Bhavanisagar, VP Tamilselvi of TVK secured a narrow victory, polling 72,391 votes and defeating AIADMK’s A Bannari by a margin of 4,569 votes. CPI’s PL Sundaram finished third with 63,107 votes, as the constituency delivered a closely contested result in favour of TVK.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu counting, 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 yet, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi currently leading the race. The incumbent, A.Bannari of AIADMK, is trailing at this stage with a margin of 4,569 votes separating the two candidates. V.P.Tamilselvi has accumulated 72,391 votes against A.Bannari's 67,822, and the result is yet to be declared.

18:05 (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 won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.

17:54 (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.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with 113-seat tally, needs 5 more

Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK holds the largest tally at 113, having won 10 seats outright and leading in 103 more, leaving the party just 5 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, comprising 6 won seats and 45 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a declared win so far.

17:32 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: TVK leads as AIADMK incumbent trails

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi is currently leading with 72,391 votes, holding a margin of 4,569 over the sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari, who has polled 67,822 votes so far. The incumbent is trailing at this stage as the contest between the two candidates remains closely watched.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and holds leads in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, keeping their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in the state.

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17:10 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with a margin of 5958 votes

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 55,364 votes, holding a margin of 5,958 over TVK's Balakrishnan, who has accumulated 49,406 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Karuppanan.K.C, who is also the candidate presently ahead in the count.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with majority mark in sight

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 9 declared wins and leads in 105 more — just 4 short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits at a tally of 50, with 6 wins and leads in 44 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed yet, as counting continues across the state.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi currently leading the race on 64,047 votes. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari is trailing at 61,327 votes, leaving a margin of 2,720 votes between the two as tallying progresses.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current trends hold. The party has won 7 seats and is leading in 198 more, giving it a combined tally of 205. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, taking its tally to 84, still 64 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Gobichettipalayam Election Results 2026: TVK's Sengottaiyan.K.A leads by 16,620 votes

In Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sengottaiyan.K.A is currently leading with 82,612 votes, holding a margin of 16,620 over DMK's Nallasivam.N, who has gathered 65,992 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Sengottaiyan K.A, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with tally crossing majority mark

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 128 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 130 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 48, while DMK has a tally of 35, with 3 wins and 32 leads. Congress has a tally of 3 seats so far.

16:04 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: TVK leads over sitting AIADMK MLA

In Bhavanisagar, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi currently leading the contest. She holds 53,433 votes against sitting MLA A.Bannari of AIADMK, who is trailing with 53,228 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 205 votes, keeping this one of the tightest races in the state as results continue to come in.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Results 2026: TVK's Tamilselvi leads by a narrow 276 votes

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate V.P.Tamilselvi is currently leading with 50,282 votes, holding a slender margin of 276 over AIADMK's A.Bannari, who has polled 50,006 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's A.Bannari, who is trailing in the count at this stage. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

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15:42 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 7 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 92 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all of them leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 8,354-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading the count with 40,661 votes, holding an 8,354-vote margin over TVK's Balakrishnan, who is trailing with 32,307 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C, who is looking to retain it as counting continues.

15:20 (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 a tally basis if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30 seats, including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting is still underway across the state.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: AIADMK incumbent leads TVK rival

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari is currently leading with 35,070 votes, holding a margin of 1,552 over TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi, who has accumulated 33,518 votes and is trailing at this stage. The contest remains close as votes continue to be counted in this Tamil Nadu seat.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 8,044-vote margin

In Bhavani, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 37,066 votes, holding an 8,044-vote margin over TVK's Balakrishnan, who is trailing with 29,022 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Karuppanan.K.C. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

14:36 (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 it 7 seats ahead of the majority mark of 118, though no seats have been declared yet. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK is placed third with leads in 40 seats. If the current trends hold, TVK would be on course for a majority in the state.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: AIADMK incumbent leads TVK challenger

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari is currently leading with 35,070 votes, holding a margin of 1,552 over TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi, who has accumulated 33,518 votes so far. The contest remains close as votes continue to be counted in this Tamil Nadu seat.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

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

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 199 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. TMC is trailing considerably, with leads in 77 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Anthiyur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Haribaskar.P leads by 2,166 votes

In the Anthiyur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Haribaskar.P is currently leading with 46,274 votes, holding a margin of 2,166 over TVK's Vijay Venkatesh.M, who has gathered 44,108 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, while the constituency-level count shows DMK's Sivabalan.M as the party's leading figure in the overall tally.

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 beyond the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 42 seats. Congress is leading in 2 seats and BJP in 1, with counting still under way across the state.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: AIADMK incumbent leads TVK challenger

In Bhavanisagar, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari is currently leading with 32,442 votes, holding a margin of 1,578 over TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi, who has gathered 30,864 votes so far. The contest remains close as votes continue to be counted in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

13:30 (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 leads in 83 constituencies and 2 seats already decided in its favour. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 33, with 1 seat won and leads in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Bhavani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with a 5,928-vote margin

In Bhavani, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 28,909 votes, holding a margin of 5,928 over TVK's Balakrishnan, who is trailing with 22,981 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Karuppanan.K.C, who is also the candidate leading the count at this stage as results continue to come in.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of Tamil Nadu majority mark

TVK is currently leading in 115 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, leaving the party just three seats short of the 118 needed for a majority, if these leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 41 seats. Counting is still under way across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark yet.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: AIADMK incumbent leads TVK challenger in Tamil Nadu

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari is currently leading with 24,567 votes, holding a margin of 4,113 over TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi, who has polled 20,454 votes so far. Bannari, a 47-year-old SC category graduate, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

12:46 (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 leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are currently leading in 26 seats, trailing well behind the front-runner. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Gobichettipalayam Election Result 2026: TVK's Sengottaiyan.K.A leads over AIADMK rival

In Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sengottaiyan.K.A is currently leading with 35,880 votes, holding a margin of 16,385 over AIADMK's Prabhu.V.B, who has accumulated 19,495 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Sengottaiyan K.A, making this contest one to watch as votes continue to be tallied.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

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

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, leaving it just five seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: Incumbent A.Bannari trails TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari, who holds 22,412 votes, is currently trailing behind TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi, who has polled 17,022 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 5,390 votes, with Tamilselvi holding the lead as tallying continues in this keenly watched seat.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 22 of 30 seats in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies. If these leads hold, the alliance would comfortably cross the majority mark. SPA is leading in 1 seat, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the union territory.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Gobichettipalayam Election Results 2026: TVK's Sengottaiyan.K.A leads by 5622 votes

In Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sengottaiyan.K.A is currently leading with 27,455 votes, holding a margin of 5,622 over DMK's Nallasivam.N, who has accumulated 21,833 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Sengottaiyan K.A, 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.

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 those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 42 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Bhavanisagar assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead at this stage. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari is among those in the contest as votes continue to be tallied. The final picture from this Tamil Nadu seat is yet to fully emerge.

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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 79 seats, a tally that already crosses the threshold needed to form a government if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners 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

Bhavani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C leads with 1,630-vote margin

In the Bhavani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Karuppanan. K.C is currently leading with 10,934 votes, holding a margin of 1,630 votes over TVK's Balakrishnan, who is trailing at 9,304 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Karuppanan.K.C. Counting is still in progress and a final result is yet to be declared.

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 the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. DMK is trailing at 42 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 29 constituencies. No party has crossed the winning line yet as counting continues, with results still being tallied across the state.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi currently leading the seat. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari, who holds the incumbent position, is trailing at this stage of the count. No result has been declared yet as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.

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 has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Gobichettipalayam Election Result 2026: TVK's Sengottaiyan.K.A leads by 2,231 votes

In the Gobichettipalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sengottaiyan.K.A is currently leading with 7,665 votes. DMK's Nallasivam.N is trailing at 5,434 votes, putting the margin between the two at 2,231 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Sengottaiyan K.A, 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.

10:19 (IST), May, 04

DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 50 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. DMK is currently leading in 68 constituencies, leaving the party 50 seats short of that target. Close behind, TVK is ahead in 63 seats with a tally of 63. AIADMK is leading in 41 seats at this stage, while Congress holds leads in 3 constituencies. No party has yet crossed the majority mark.

10:09 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Bhavanisagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead at this stage. The sitting AIADMK legislator A.Bannari, who has represented the seat, faces a contest as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet for this Tamil Nadu assembly seat.

09:59 (IST), May, 04

Bhavanisagar Election Results 2026: AIADMK's A.Bannari Ahead of TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi in Early Count

Counting is underway in Bhavanisagar, Tamil Nadu, where the seat is currently held by AIADMK's A.Bannari. In the numbers reflected so far, A.Bannari is leading TVK's V.P.Tamilselvi, with 3,073 votes against Tamilselvi's 1,890, putting the incumbent ahead by 1,183 votes. V.P.Tamilselvi, a 57-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, is pressing the sitting MLA closely as counting progresses in this constituency.

09:37 (IST), May, 04

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

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

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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.
Bhavanisagar is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha segment. 12 candidates are contesting in 2026: P.L.Sundaram (Communist Party of India), S.Soundarya (Naam Tamilar Katchi), A.Bannari (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), B.Palaniswamy (Bahujan Samaj Party), V.P.Tamilselvi (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Rakki (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), A.Amrish (Independent), Gopalan.M (Independent), C.Palanichamy (Independent), S.Palaniswamy (Independent), Ramakrishnan (Independent), and Hanumaiah.C (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, A.Bannari of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Bhavanisagar. In 2016, S Eswaran of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 13,104 votes. round-by-round trends from Bhavanisagar 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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