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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 20:19:23 IST
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Chengam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's S.Velu leads with a margin of 10,125 votes
M.P.Giri (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Velu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), J.Shoba (Naam Tamilar Katchi), C Selvan (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), K Bharathidhasan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), K Manikandan (Makkal Sananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi), C.Malathi (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), A.Chidambaram (Independent), P.Selvam (Independent), D Dhilipkumar (Independent), A.Bharathi (Independent), A Poongodi (Independent), M.Mugilarasan (Independent), M.Raman Masilamani (Independent), and K.Velu (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Chengam 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. Chengam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Giri.M.P of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 11,570 votes. The 2016 winner was M. P. Giri of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Chengam in 2026.
09:19 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result 2026: The 2021 gap: will the 11,570-vote margin hold in 2026?
Chengam's 2021 election was won with a margin of 11,570 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: DMK incumbent watches as counting unfolds
In the Chengam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate in the current payload carries a star flag, so the focus here falls on the broader contest taking shape. The sitting DMK legislator Giri.M.P is not among the candidates currently reflected in counting data, while Independent contender K.Velu and AIADMK's S.Velu are both registered as leading at this stage, with vote totals yet to be updated as counting progresses.
09:09 (IST) May 04
Chengam Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Chengam
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Giri.M.P of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Chengam with a margin of 11,570 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result: Independent's K.Velu leads as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Chengam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Independent candidate K.Velu is currently leading. AIADMK's S.Velu is also among those in contention at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Giri.M.P, 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.
08:59 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: Republican Party of India (Athawale)'s Chengam candidate and the 2026 count
The Republican Party of India (Athawale) has fielded C Selvan in Chengam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:49 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: Counting day in Tamil Nadu: Chengam's moment in the tally
Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Chengam is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
08:39 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: Awaiting the count: Chengam's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Chengam, 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.
08:29 (IST) May 04
Chengam Assembly Election Results 2026: K Manikandan (MSKK) awaits the round-wise verdict
K Manikandan, contesting on a Makkal Sananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chengam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:19 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: Inside Chengam's counting centre — what to expect
At the designated counting centre for Chengam, 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.
08:09 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: Independent candidates in the Chengam count
8 independent candidates are also in the fray in Chengam — including A.Chidambaram, P.Selvam, D Dhilipkumar and 5 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:59 (IST) May 04
Chengam Elections 2026: K Bharathidhasan's TVK tally being counted in Chengam
K Bharathidhasan, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chengam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:49 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances
As counting advances in Chengam, 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.
07:39 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes
The votes being counted in Chengam May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
07:29 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Chengam count
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded S.Velu in Chengam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:19 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results 2026: The 2021 second-place finish — watching the Chengam count
In 2021, M. S. Nainakannu of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Chengam. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
07:09 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: How Chengam fits into Tamil Nadu's state count
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Chengam'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.
06:59 (IST) May 04
Chengam Elections 2026: Round by round: how Chengam's count will unfold
In Chengam, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.
06:49 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: The 2021 margin set the bar — can it hold in 2026?
The 2021 election in Chengam was won with a margin of 11,570 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
06:39 (IST) May 04
Chengam Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Chengam — why patience matters
Early trends from Chengam should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:29 (IST) May 04
Chengam Assembly Election Results 2026: M.P.Giri's DMK tally being counted in Chengam
M.P.Giri, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chengam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:19 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Chengam's count explained
Votes cast in Chengam 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 Chengam.
06:09 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results: After polling day: Chengam's counting day explained
Votes cast in Chengam 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.
05:59 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Chengam — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Chengam include M.P.Giri (DMK), S.Velu (AIADMK), J.Shoba (NTK), and C Selvan (RPI(ATH)) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
05:49 (IST) May 04
Chengam Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Chengam, 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 Chengam.
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.
Chengam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: M.P.Giri (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Velu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), J.Shoba (Naam Tamilar Katchi), C Selvan (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), K Bharathidhasan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), K Manikandan (Makkal Sananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi), C.Malathi (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), A.Chidambaram (Independent), P.Selvam (Independent), D Dhilipkumar (Independent), A.Bharathi (Independent), A Poongodi (Independent), M.Mugilarasan (Independent), M.Raman Masilamani (Independent), and K.Velu (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Giri.M.P of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Chengam with a margin of 11,570 votes. The runner-up was M. S. Nainakannu of the AIADMK. In 2016, M. P. Giri of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 12,691 votes. round-by-round trends from Chengam 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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