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Kangayam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj wins by 8,133 vote margin

Karmegan.M (Naam Tamilar Katchi), M.P.Saminathan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Nsn Nataraj (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 13:36:29 IST

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13:36 (IST), May, 06

Kangayam Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s NSN Nataraj wins by 8,133 vote margin

In Kangayam, NSN Nataraj of AIADMK secured a clear victory, polling 71,122 votes and defeating TVK’s Mani Gounder by a margin of 8,133 votes. DMK’s MP Saminathan finished third with 59,230 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of AIADMK.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

Tiruppur (North) Election Results 2026: TVK's Sathyabama leads by over 50,000 votes

In Tiruppur (North), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate V.Sathyabama is currently leading with 93,459 votes, building a margin of 50,135 over AIADMK's M.S.M.Anandan, who has polled 43,324 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Vijeyakumar.K.N, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

18:19 (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. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj leads with 8009-vote margin

In the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. AIADMK candidate Nsn Nataraj, aged 68, is currently leading with 53,322 votes against TVK's Mani Gounder, who has accumulated 45,313 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 8,009 votes as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

17:56 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

Avanashi Election Results 2026: TVK's Kamali.S leads with 71,102 votes

In the Avanashi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kamali.S is currently leading with 71,102 votes. BJP's Dr. L. Murugan is trailing in second place with 61,005 votes, putting the margin between the two at 10,097 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Dhanapal, P, 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.

17:34 (IST), May, 04

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

TVK is currently leading in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and 103 constituencies where it is ahead — leaving it just 5 short of the 118-seat majority mark. DMK, with a tally of 51, has won 6 and is leading in 45 seats. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a declared win so far, as counting continues across the state.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj leads with 8,009-vote margin

In the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Nsn Nataraj is currently leading the count with 53,322 votes, holding a margin of 8,009 votes over TVK's Mani Gounder, who has gathered 45,313 votes so far. Nataraj, 68, is a graduate with a clean record. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

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17:12 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 158 more, taking its tally to 169. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 113, giving it a tally of 115, still 33 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

Dharapuram Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Sathyabama.P leads with 16,579-vote margin

In Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Sathyabama.P is currently leading with 80,822 votes, holding a margin of 16,579 over DMK's Indirani.T, who has gathered 64,243 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kayalvizhi N, 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.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

TVK within touching distance of majority in Tamil Nadu

Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118. TVK is the frontrunner at this stage, having won 8 seats while leading in 108 more, putting its tally at 116 and just 2 seats short of a majority. DMK holds a tally of 48, with 6 seats won and leads in 42. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins declared yet.

16:40 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj leads with 6,410-vote margin

Counting in Kangayam, Tamil Nadu is still under way, and AIADMK candidate Nsn Nataraj is currently leading with 49,615 votes. TVK's Mani Gounder is trailing at 43,205 votes, leaving a margin of 6,410 between the two. Nataraj, 68, holds a graduate degree and has no criminal cases on record. The constituency's sitting MLA, Saminathan.M.P of DMK, does not figure among the candidates reflected in the current count.

16:28 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 6 seats and is leading in 195 more, giving it a tally of 201. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 87, bringing its tally to 88, which leaves it 60 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

Tiruppur (North) Election Results 2026: TVK's Sathyabama leads by over 41,000 votes

In Tiruppur (North), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate V.Sathyabama is currently leading with 76,017 votes, holding a margin of 41,023 over AIADMK's M.S.M.Anandan, who has polled 34,994 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Vijeyakumar.K.N, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 134 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

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

15:56 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: TVK's Mani Gounder leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Kangayam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. TVK candidate Mani Gounder is currently leading the contest, while the sitting DMK legislator Saminathan M.P is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. The race in this segment remains open as tallying continues.

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15:45 (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 has won 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats. That tally crosses the majority mark, and if current leads hold, NDA is on course to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 4 seats, with 3 won and 1 leading.

15:35 (IST), May, 04

Dharapuram Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Sathyabama.P leads by over 13,000 votes

In Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Sathyabama.P is currently leading with 69,041 votes, holding a margin of 13,132 over DMK's Indirani.T, who has gathered 55,909 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kayalvizhi N, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

15:24 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 154 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 154 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 34 seats, while DMK has a tally of 29 seats including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting is still underway across the state.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: TVK's Mani Gounder leads in Kangayam

Counting is underway in the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Mani Gounder currently holds the lead. The sitting seat belongs to DMK's Saminathan M.P, who is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared as tallying continues.

15:01 (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 the current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

Dharapuram Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Sathyabama.P leads with 9,057-vote margin

In the Dharapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Sathyabama.P is currently leading with 46,994 votes, holding a margin of 9,057 over DMK's Indirani.T, who has gathered 37,937 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kayalvizhi N, 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.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 125 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK holds the largest tally in Tamil Nadu so far, leading in 125 of the state's 234 seats, which puts the party within striking distance of the 118-seat majority mark. AIADMK is currently leading in 48 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 39 seats with one declared win. Counting is still underway, and no party has yet crossed the majority threshold.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: TVK's Mani Gounder leads in Tamil Nadu seat

Counting is underway in the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Mani Gounder is currently leading the race. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied. The sitting DMK legislator Saminathan M.P. had held this seat going into the election.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has built a commanding position across the union territory. The alliance has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 12 more, taking its tally to 23, which already crosses the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

Tiruppur (North) Election Result 2026: TVK's Sathyabama leads with a 24,414-vote margin

In the Tiruppur (North) constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate V.Sathyabama is currently leading with 48,565 votes, holding a margin of 24,414 votes over AIADMK's M.S.M.Anandan, who has so far polled 24,151 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Vijeyakumar.K.N, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.

13:55 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 118 for majority

TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, placing it just past the majority mark of 118 with counting still under way. AIADMK is trailing at 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. No seats have been declared yet across the board. TVK needs to hold its current leads to confirm a majority as results continue to come in from across the state.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: TVK's Mani Gounder leads in Kangayam

Counting is underway in the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK's Mani Gounder currently holds the lead. The seat is being watched closely as results continue to come in. The sitting MLA Saminathan.M.P of DMK is not among the candidates reflected in the current count, with the race still in progress.

13:33 (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 86, with 3 seats won and leads in 83 more. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

Avanashi Election Result 2026: TVK's Kamali.S holds a 2,575-vote lead

In Tamil Nadu's Avanashi constituency, TVK candidate Kamali.S is currently ahead with 31,486 votes. This puts her 2,575 votes clear of BJP's Dr. L. Murugan, who has garnered 28,911 votes. The incumbent ADMK candidate, Dhanapal. P, is not currently in the top three positions. Vote counting continues, and according to the latest trends from Avanashi, the DMK's Dr. Gokilamani.V is the overall leader for the constituency.

13:10 (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, sitting just three seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 41 seats. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared yet across the state.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Update: Mani Gounder Edges Ahead in a Nail-Biter

The vote count is still ongoing in Kangayam, Tamil Nadu, and it's a really close race! TVK's Mani Gounder, 72, is currently in the lead with 20,425 votes. Right on his heels is AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj with 20,726 votes, meaning the difference is a mere 301 votes. Neither candidate is the incumbent here, so this one is definitely going down to the wire as we wait for the final results.

12:49 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj leads by 301 votes

In the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Nsn Nataraj is currently leading with 20,726 votes, holding a slender margin of 301 votes over TVK's Mani Gounder, who has accumulated 20,425 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Saminathan.M.P, 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.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: TVK's Mani Gounder leads by narrow margin

In the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK candidate Mani Gounder, aged 72, is currently leading with 18,327 votes, holding a slender margin of 487 votes over AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj, who has accumulated 17,840 votes and is trailing closely behind. The sitting seat is held by DMK's Saminathan.M.P, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates currently in the count.

12:28 (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. NDA is currently leading in 88 seats, a tally that takes it well past the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

Dharapuram Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Sathyabama.P leads by 12,944 votes

In Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Sathyabama.P is currently leading with 32,255 votes, holding a margin of 12,944 over DMK's Indirani.T, who has 19,311 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kayalvizhi N, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 117 seats, one short of majority mark 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 117 constituencies, just one seat away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 64 seats, while DMK is leading in 35. With no results declared yet, TVK needs only one more seat to cross the majority mark if these leads hold.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's Mani Gounder currently leading the race. The incumbent seat holder is Saminathan M.P of DMK, though the final verdict is yet to be declared. With votes still being tallied, the contest remains open and the outcome in this Tamil Nadu seat is awaited.

11:45 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, placing it just 7 seats short of the majority mark of 71. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has yet crossed the majority mark as counting continues.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

Dharapuram Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Sathyabama.P leads by 8,241 votes

In the Dharapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Sathyabama.P is currently leading with 20,360 votes, holding an 8,241-vote margin over DMK's Indirani.T, who has gathered 12,119 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kayalvizhi N, 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.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 172 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while DMK is leading in 24 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, counting remains active across the state.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: TVK's Mani Gounder leads with 1,982-vote margin

In the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet. TVK candidate Mani Gounder, aged 72, is currently leading with 10,237 votes against AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj, who has accumulated 8,255 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 1,982 votes as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

11:04 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority mark remains two seats away

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority across the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 14 constituencies, leaving it two seats short of that mark if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 4 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the union territory. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

10:55 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the Kangayam contest

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Nsn Nataraj in Kangayam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

10:53 (IST), May, 04

Avanashi Election Results 2026: TVK's Kamali.S leads with 1,268-vote margin

In Avanashi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kamali.S is currently leading with 8,943 votes, holding a margin of 1,268 over DMK's Dr. Gokilamani.V, who has gathered 7,675 votes so far. BJP's Dr. L. Murugan is trailing in third place with 7,573 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Dhanapal, P, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

10:45 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Results: Inside Kangayam's counting centre — what to expect

At the designated counting centre for Kangayam, 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.

10:43 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 26 more seats for majority

TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, currently leading in 92 of the state's 234 seats and sitting 26 short of the 118-seat majority mark. DMK is placed second with leads in 63 constituencies. AIADMK holds leads in 35 seats, while BJP is ahead in one. No results have been formally declared across the state so far.

10:35 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Results: Leading in Kangayam — what an early advantage signals

As counting progresses in Kangayam, 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.

10:33 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result: TVK's Mani Gounder leads with narrow margin

In the Kangayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Mani Gounder is currently leading the count with 6,393 votes, holding a margin of 722 over AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj, who has accumulated 5,671 votes so far. The sitting seat is held by DMK's Saminathan.M.P, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates in the current count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

10:25 (IST), May, 04

Kangayam Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances

As counting advances in Kangayam, 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.

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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.

Kangayam is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Erode Lok Sabha segment. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: Karmegan.M (Naam Tamilar Katchi), M.P.Saminathan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Nsn Nataraj (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), P.Thirugnanasambantham (Party for the Rights of Other backward Classes), Mani Gounder (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), R.Vijayalakshmi (Ganasangam Party of India), K.Arumugam (Independent), R. Immanuvel (Independent), Karthikeyan (Independent), Gowtham (Independent), T.Nataraj (Independent), Palanisamy (Independent), P.Parthiban (Independent), P.Mani (Independent), and B.Rajendran (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Saminathan.M.P of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Kangayam. In 2016, U Thaniyarasu of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 13,135 votes. round-by-round trends from Kangayam 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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Kangayam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's Nsn Nataraj wins by 8,133 vote margin

In Kangayam, NSN Nataraj of AIADMK secured a clear victory, polling 71,122 votes and defeating TVK’s Mani Gounder by a margin of 8,133 votes. DMK’s MP Saminathan finished third with 59,230 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of AIADMK.

TVK is currently leading in 172 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while DMK is leading in 24 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, counting remains active across the state.

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Nsn Nataraj in Kangayam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

At the designated counting centre for Kangayam, 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.

As counting progresses in Kangayam, 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.

As counting advances in Kangayam, 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.

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