Katpadi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Dr M Sudhakar wins by 5,870 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 13:51:30 IST
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Katpadi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Dr M Sudhakar wins by 5,870 vote margin

S. Thirukkumaran (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Duraimurugan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), J. Ramesh (Bahujan Samaj Party), V. Ramu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Indu .W (Tamil Manila Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam), Ganesan .P (Indhu Dravida Makkal Katchi), V. Chandran (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Dr M Sudhakar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), S. Balaji (Tamil Nadu Ilangyar Katchi), S. Raman (Independent), Saravanan .D (Independent), M. Suthakar (Independent), Dhanasekar (Independent), Dhananchezhiyan (Independent), and D. Ramu (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Katpadi 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. Katpadi is a General constituency. In 2021, Duraimurugan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 746 votes. The 2016 winner was Durai Murugan of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Katpadi in 2026.
13:51 (IST) May 06
Katpadi Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s Dr M Sudhakar wins by 5,870 vote margin

In Katpadi, Dr M Sudhakar of TVK secured a clear victory, polling 69,868 votes and defeating AIADMK’s V Ramu by a margin of 5,870 votes. DMK’s Durai Murugan finished third with 62,225 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of TVK.

18:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is setting the pace in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, with 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 is currently placed 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 Congress holds a tally of 4.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Update: AIADMK's V. Ramu Ahead as Vote Counting Progresses
The Katpadi constituency in Tamil Nadu is seeing AIADMK's V. Ramu in the lead with 43,372 votes counted so far. Trailing behind is TVK's Dr M Sudhakar, who has secured 46,969 votes. The current difference between the two candidates is 3,597 votes, with the final results still pending. Notably, the incumbent MLA Duraimurugan from the DMK is not appearing in the current vote tally.
18:05 (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 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Vellore Election Results 2026: TVK's Vinoth Kannan leads DMK by 6,285 votes
In Vellore, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Vinoth Kannan is currently leading with 71,668 votes, holding a margin of 6,285 over DMK's P.Karthikeyan, who has accumulated 65,383 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan .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.
17:43 (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 these leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 wins and leads in 45 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a confirmed win so far.
17:32 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result 2026: AIADMK Ahead as Vote Counting Continues in Tamil Nadu
Vote counting is still underway in Tamil Nadu's Katpadi constituency, with no official result announced yet. V. Ramu of AIADMK, aged 53, is currently in the lead for the seat, having secured 43,372 votes. Trailing behind is Dr M Sudhakar of TVK, who has garnered 46,969 votes, creating a difference of 3,597 votes between the two. Notably, the current MLA, Duraimurugan from DMK, is not among the candidates being counted at this time.
17:21 (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 the current trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, bringing its tally to 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Velazhagan leads as DMK incumbent trails
In Anaikattu, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is currently leading with 58,984 votes, holding a margin of 6,436 over his nearest rival. The seat is currently held by DMK's A.P.Nandakumar, who is trailing in the count with 52,548 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
16:59 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 4 more seats for majority
Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is out in front with a tally of 114 seats, having won 9 and leading in 105 more, leaving the party just 4 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared yet.
16:48 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Update: AIADMK's V. Ramu in the lead as vote counting progresses
The Katpadi constituency in Tamil Nadu is seeing a tight race, with AIADMK's V. Ramu currently holding the lead. He has secured 38,517 votes so far. Trailing closely is TVK's Dr M Sudhakar, who has garnered 39,783 votes, leaving a slim margin of just 1,266 votes between them. The vote counting process is ongoing, and a final result for this seat has not yet been announced.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Results 2026: AIADMK's V. Ramu leads in Katpadi
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate V. Ramu is currently leading the count. TVK's Dr M Sudhakar is trailing with 39,783 votes against V. Ramu's 38,517, putting the margin between the two at 1,266 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Duraimurugan, who does not feature among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:26 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 44 seats outright and is leading in 41 more, giving it a tally of 85. The LDF has won 26 seats and is leading in 10, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Vellore Election Results 2026: TVK's Vinoth Kannan leads DMK by 3,229 votes
In the Vellore constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Vinoth Kannan is currently leading with 60,008 votes, holding a margin of 3,229 over DMK's P.Karthikeyan, who has accumulated 56,779 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan .P, 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.
16:04 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 134 seats, well past 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 134 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats. AIADMK is leading in 45 seats with no wins declared yet, placing its tally at 45. DMK holds a tally of 36, with 3 wins and leads in 33 seats. Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in 1 more.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Update: TVK's Dr M Sudhakar Ahead in Tamil Nadu
The vote count is still ongoing in Tamil Nadu's Katpadi constituency, and so far, no candidate is running away with it. Dr M Sudhakar from TVK is currently in the lead with 32,694 votes. Trailing behind him is AIADMK's V. Ramu, who has secured 34,007 votes, leaving a difference of 1,313 votes between them. Notably, the current sitting legislator for this seat, Duraimurugan of the DMK, is not appearing in the current vote tally.
15:42 (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 outright and is leading in 55 more, bringing its tally to 83. The LDF has won 18 seats and is leading in 19, giving it a tally of 37, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats across the state.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Gudiyattam Election Result 2026: TVK's K.Sindu leads with 3,341-vote margin
In Gudiyattam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate K.Sindu is currently leading with 44,499 votes, holding a margin of 3,341 over DMDK's K.B.Pradap, who stands at 41,158 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Amulu.V, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
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 majority mark of 118 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
Katpadi Election Result: Incumbent DMK candidate leads, no major star power
Counting is ongoing in Katpadi, Tamil Nadu, with DMK's Duraimurugan currently ahead by 19,880 votes. The 87-year-old incumbent, a postgraduate, is facing a close contest from AIADMK's V. Ramu. Ramu is trailing with 27,514 votes, giving him a lead of 7,634 votes at this point in the counting process.
14:58 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark
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 leads hold. The alliance has won 17 seats outright and is leading in 68 more, bringing its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, for a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: DMK's Nandakumar leads as counting continues
In Anaikattu, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK MLA A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading the count, with the constituency's result yet to be declared. Nandakumar, who holds the seat for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has accumulated 30,102 votes so far. AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is trailing in the contest, with a gap of 2,980 votes separating the two candidates at this stage of counting.
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 the party seven seats ahead of the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 40 seats. With no seats declared yet, Tamil Nadu needs 118 seats for a majority, and counting remains firmly in progress.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result: No star candidate in focus, DMK incumbent Duraimurugan leads
Counting is underway in Katpadi, Tamil Nadu, and it looks like DMK incumbent Duraimurugan is in the lead with 19,880 votes. The 87-year-old candidate, who has a postgraduate degree and nine criminal cases on record, is defending his current seat and is ahead in the early count. Meanwhile, AIADMK's V. Ramu is trailing with 27,514 votes, meaning Ramu is currently ahead by 7,634 votes at this stage of the counting.
14:14 (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, NDA has won 11 seats and is leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if those leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. 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 in the union territory.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Vellore Election Results 2026: Vinoth Kannan of TVK Ahead of DMK's Karthikeyan in Early Tally
In the Vellore constituency, TVK candidate M.M.Vinoth Kannan is currently ahead in the vote count with 32,393 votes. DMK's P.Karthikeyan is trailing with 38,003 votes, creating a difference of 5,610 votes between them. The current holder of this seat is DMK's Karthikeyan .P, who isn't currently showing in the top 3 leading positions. The counting process is ongoing, and no official result has been announced yet.
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 ahead of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is trailing in 42. Counting is still underway, and no seats have been declared yet across the state.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result: DMK's Duraimurugan leads with counting under way
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Duraimurugan is currently leading the count with 19,880 votes. The 87-year-old postgraduate and sitting legislator is ahead in the early tally, though AIADMK's V. Ramu is trailing with 27,514 votes recorded so far. Neither candidate carries a star flag in this contest, and with results still to be declared, the final outcome in Katpadi remains open as counting continues.
13:30 (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 a tally of 85, with leads in 83 constituencies and 2 seats already decided in its favour. The LDF, trailing well behind, holds a tally of 33, having secured 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: Nandakumar of DMK Ahead as Counting Continues
In Anaikattu, Tamil Nadu, A.P.Nandakumar from the DMK is currently ahead in the vote count with 23,981 votes. D.Velazhagan of the AIADMK is behind with 25,083 votes, creating a difference of 1,102 votes between them. Nandakumar, who is the current MLA and holds the seat for the DMK, is aiming to keep his position as the counting process is still underway in this constituency.
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, just three seats away from the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 constituencies. DMK is leading in 41 seats at this stage of counting, with BJP and Congress holding leads in 3 and 2 seats respectively. No results have been formally declared yet across the state.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result: No star candidate in focus, counting under way
Counting is under way in the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK's Duraimurugan, the 87-year-old incumbent, is currently leading with 13,694 votes. AIADMK's V. Ramu is trailing at 19,514 votes, putting the gap between the two at 5,820 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as tallying continues across rounds.
12:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 180 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC, trailing in this count, is leading in 90 seats with a tally of 90, still 58 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Vellore Election Result 2026: TVK's Vinoth Kannan leads as counting progresses
In the Vellore constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Vinoth Kannan is currently leading the count with 21,883 votes, holding an edge over DMK's P.Karthikeyan, who is trailing with 24,149 votes, with a margin of 2,266 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan .P. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
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, just five seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. No party has crossed the majority mark yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining counts settle.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, vote counting is currently in progress with the contest drawing close attention. The seat is held by sitting legislator Duraimurugan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who is among the prominent names in the fray as trends continue to emerge from the counting centre.
12:03 (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 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Gudiyattam Election Results 2026: TVK's K.Sindu leads by 2,836 votes over AIADMK
In Gudiyattam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate K.Sindu is currently leading with 18,493 votes, holding a margin of 2,836 over AIADMK's Paritha Purushothaman.G, who has gathered 15,657 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Amulu.V, who does not figure 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 these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 42 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, TVK needs no additional leads to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though counting remains in progress.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result: AIADMK's V. Ramu leads as counting continues
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate V. Ramu is currently ahead with 11,688 votes, while TVK's Dr M Sudhakar is trailing at 7,179 votes. The gap between the two stands at 4,509 votes as counting progresses. Incumbent Duraimurugan of DMK does not figure among the candidates in the current count from this seat.
11:21 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 63 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 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Gudiyattam Election Result 2026: TVK's K.Sindu leads by a narrow margin
In the Gudiyattam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate K.Sindu is currently leading the count, with the seat remaining closely contested. Paritha Purushothaman.G of AIADMK is trailing, with a gap of 254 votes separating the two at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Amulu.V, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues with the final outcome 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 formally won any seat yet as counting continues, with others accounting for the remaining leads across the state.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result: TVK's Dr M Sudhakar leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Dr M Sudhakar is currently leading the race. AIADMK's V. Ramu is trailing with 7,594 votes against Dr M Sudhakar's 4,725, putting the margin at 2,869 votes at this stage of counting. The 52-year-old graduate professional holds two declared criminal cases on record as per his election affidavit.
10:40 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 62 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 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 40 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: DMK's Nandakumar leads with 1,000-vote margin
In Anaikattu, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK MLA A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading the count with 7,699 votes. TVK's R.Velmurugan is trailing at 6,699 votes, leaving a margin of 1,000 between the two. Nandakumar, 57, holds the seat for DMK and is presently on course to retain it, though counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
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, where the majority mark stands at 118. DMK is currently leading in 68 seats, leaving the party 50 seats short of that threshold. TVK is not far behind, leading in 63 constituencies. AIADMK holds leads in 41 seats at this stage, while Congress is ahead in 3. No party has crossed the majority mark yet as counting continues.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Update: TVK's Dr M Sudhakar Ahead in Early Counts
The vote counting for the Katpadi constituency in Tamil Nadu is currently in progress. In this particular election, no candidate is flying a prominent party flag. As the tallies are coming in, TVK's Dr M Sudhakar is presently leading with 2,453 votes. Trailing behind is AIADMK's V. Ramu with 3,831 votes. Notably, the incumbent, Duraimurugan from the DMK, is not appearing in the current vote count. The final result for Katpadi has not yet been announced.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Results 2026: TVK's Dr M Sudhakar leads in Katpadi
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr M Sudhakar is currently leading the count with 2,453 votes, while AIADMK's V. Ramu is trailing with 3,831 votes tallied so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Duraimurugan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final outcome for this Tamil Nadu seat is yet to be determined.
09:36 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result 2026: V. Ramu (AIADMK) awaits the round-wise verdict
V. Ramu, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Katpadi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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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.
Katpadi is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: S. Thirukkumaran (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Duraimurugan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), J. Ramesh (Bahujan Samaj Party), V. Ramu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Indu .W (Tamil Manila Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam), Ganesan .P (Indhu Dravida Makkal Katchi), V. Chandran (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Dr M Sudhakar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), S. Balaji (Tamil Nadu Ilangyar Katchi), S. Raman (Independent), Saravanan .D (Independent), M. Suthakar (Independent), Dhanasekar (Independent), Dhananchezhiyan (Independent), and D. Ramu (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Duraimurugan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Katpadi with a margin of 746 votes. The runner-up was V. Ramu of the AIADMK. In 2016, Durai Murugan of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 23,946 votes. round-by-round trends from Katpadi 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.