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Kovilpatti Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Karunanithi K wins by 843 vote margin

Kadambur Raju.C (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Karunanithi.K (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pandi.P (Naam Tamilar Katch...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 14:53:11 IST

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14:53 (IST), May, 06

Kovilpatti Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s Karunanithi K wins by 843 vote margin

In Kovilpatti, Karunanithi K of DMK secured a narrow victory, polling 61,643 votes and defeating TVK’s Balasubramanian S by a margin of just 843 votes. AIADMK’s Kadambur Raju C finished third with 53,014 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought contest.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Ottapidaram Election Result 2026: TVK's Mathanraja leads DMK by over 25,000 votes

In Ottapidaram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate P. Mathanraja is currently leading with 71,395 votes, holding an advantage of 25,087 votes over DMK's P.M.Ramajeyam, who has accumulated 46,308 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Shunmugaiah M C, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

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 — and needs just 5 additional seats to reach the majority mark of 118. 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.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat

Counting is underway in the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, where votes are being tallied and the early picture is beginning to take shape. The sitting MLA from this segment is Kadambur Raju of ADMK, who held the seat in the previous term. Results from Kovilpatti are expected to firm up as more rounds of counting are completed through the day.

17:54 (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 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, bringing its tally to 179. TMC has won 2 seats and holds leads in 104 constituencies, giving it a tally of 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Ottapidaram Election Result 2026: TVK's Mathanraja leads DMK by 25,087 votes

In the Ottapidaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate P. Mathanraja is currently leading with 71,395 votes, holding a margin of 25,087 over DMK's P.M.Ramajeyam, who has gathered 46,308 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Shunmugaiah M C, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

17:32 (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.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads with a narrow 1,054-vote margin

In the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Karunanithi.K, aged 51, holds the lead with 51,521 votes, staying just 1,054 votes ahead of Balasubramanian.S of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who has accumulated 50,467 votes. The sitting seat, currently held by ADMK's Kadambur Raju, is seeing a closely fought contest between these two candidates as the count continues.

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17:10 (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 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 account for a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Srivaikuntam Election Result 2026: TVK's Saravanan. G wins by a narrow margin

TVK candidate Saravanan. G wins the Srivaikuntam seat in Tamil Nadu, edging out AIADMK's Shanmuganathan. S. P by a margin of just 1,186 votes. Saravanan. G polled 58,814 votes against Shanmuganathan. S. P's 57,628 in what turned out to be an exceptionally close finish. The seat was currently held by Congress's Oorvasi Amirtharaj .S, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to her term as the MLA.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

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

TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 116 seats — with 8 declared wins and leads in 108 more — leaving the party just 2 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits at a tally of 48, having won 6 and leading in 42. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far at this stage of counting.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu

In the Kovilpatti assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Karunanithi.K is currently leading the count with 45,114 votes, holding a margin of 3,845 over TVK's Balasubramanian.S, who has gathered 41,269 votes so far. The sitting legislator Kadambur Raju of ADMK is not among the candidates in the current count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

16:26 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats — 12 declared wins and leads in 87 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Ottapidaram Election Results 2026: Ramajeyam of DMK is ahead as counting continues

In Tamil Nadu's Ottapidaram constituency, DMK's P.M.Ramajeyam is currently leading the vote count with 38,323 votes. TVK's P.Mathanraja is trailing with 61,001 votes, creating a margin of 22,678 votes in favor of Ramajeyam. The current holder of this seat is DMK's Shunmugaiah M C, who is not among the top 3 candidates currently showing in the leading positions.

16:04 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 136 seats

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 134 constituencies and having won 2, putting its tally at 136 — well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK sits second with a tally of 45, all from current leads. DMK has a tally of 36, with 3 seats won and 33 leads, while Congress has secured 1 seat and is leading in 1 more.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu

In the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Karunanithi.K is currently leading the count with 40,239 votes, holding a margin of 5,265 over the nearest candidate. TVK's Balasubramanian.S is placed second with 34,974 votes. The sitting MLA Kadambur Raju of ADMK is not among the candidates in the current count. Results for this seat are yet to be declared.

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15:42 (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 99 seats, comprising 7 seats won and leads in 92 more. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats in Assam.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Srivaikuntam Election Results 2026: TVK's Saravanan leads by a razor-thin margin

In the Srivaikuntam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Saravanan. G is currently leading with 52,325 votes, holding a margin of just 38 votes over AIADMK's Shanmuganathan. S. P, who has accumulated 52,287 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Oorvasi Amirtharaj .S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the contest remains extremely close.

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 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30, with Congress accounting for two of those. Counting is still underway, and no seats have been formally declared for TVK yet.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

Counting is underway in the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, where the DMK candidate Karunanithi.K is currently leading with 23,885 votes against AIADMK's Kadambur Raju.C, who has gathered 20,934 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,951 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as tallying continues.

14:58 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 17 seats outright and is leading in 68 more, giving it a tally of 85. The LDF has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Srivaikuntam Election Results 2026: TVK's Saravanan edges ahead in a nail-biter

It's incredibly close in Srivaikuntam, Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Saravanan. G is currently holding a slim lead with 44,018 votes. Right behind him is AIADMK's Shanmuganathan. S. P, who has garnered 44,670 votes, making this one of the most tightly contested counts we've seen. The difference between them is a mere 652 votes, and the counting is still in progress. The incumbent for this seat is Congress's Oorvasi Amirtharaj .S, who isn't currently showing in the leading positions.

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 leading in 40 seats. With no results declared yet, Tamil Nadu needs 118 seats for a majority, and counting continues across the state.

14:26 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

Counting is underway in the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK's Karunanithi.K is currently leading with 23,885 votes against AIADMK's Kadambur Raju.C, who has gathered 20,934 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,951 votes at this stage, with the result yet to be declared in this closely watched seat.

14:14 (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 16 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 11 seats and is leading in 12 more, giving it a combined tally of 23. SPA, trailing well behind, has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3, with 1 seat won and 2 leads.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Ottapidaram Election Results 2026: DMK's Ramajeyam in the lead as counting continues

In the Ottapidaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate P.M.Ramajeyam is currently ahead in the vote count, with TVK's P.Mathanraja following. Ramajeyam has secured 20,844 votes to date, while Mathanraja has 35,931 votes, creating a difference of 15,087 votes between them. The current holder of the seat is DMK's Shunmugaiah M C, who is not among the top 3 candidates currently showing in the leading positions.

13:52 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 118 seats for majority

TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four seats ahead of the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads over AIADMK in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Karunanithi.K is currently leading with 23,885 votes, holding a margin of 2,951 over AIADMK's Kadambur Raju.C, who has polled 20,934 votes so far. The contest in this seat continues to be closely watched as tallying progresses.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

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

Across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 are needed for a majority, BJP is leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party's tally stands at 187 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, also entirely in leads at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Srivaikuntam Election Results 2026: TVK's Saravanan Edges Ahead of AIADMK in Tight Race

The vote count is ongoing in Srivaikuntam, Tamil Nadu, and TVK candidate Saravanan. G is currently in the lead with 36,222 votes. AIADMK's Shanmuganathan. S. P is close behind with 37,658 votes, leaving a difference of 1,436 votes between them. The incumbent for this seat is Congress's Oorvasi Amirtharaj .S, who isn't currently showing in the top 3 positions. The counting process is still in progress.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

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

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 trailing at 55 seats, while DMK holds leads in 41 constituencies. With no results declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state and the final picture is still taking shape.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads over AIADMK in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. DMK's Karunanithi.K is currently leading with 15,202 votes, holding a margin of 3,331 votes over AIADMK's Kadambur Raju.C, who has gathered 11,871 votes so far. The seat has drawn considerable attention given the sitting legislator's presence in the contest.

12:46 (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 currently leading in 75 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Ottapidaram Election Result 2026: TVK's Mathanraja leads DMK rival by 3,400 votes

In Ottapidaram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate P. Mathanraja is currently leading with 13,199 votes, holding a margin of 3,400 over DMK's P.M.Ramajeyam, who has accumulated 9,799 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Shunmugaiah M C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 113 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

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

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Karunanithi.K currently holds the lead with 12,820 votes, while Balasubramanian.S of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is placed second with 9,786 votes, leaving a margin of 3,034 votes between the two. The sitting ADMK legislator Kadambur Raju is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

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, 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

Tiruchendur Election Results 2026: TVK's J. Murugan leads by 920 votes over sitting DMK MLA

In Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate J. Murugan is currently leading with 19,219 votes, holding a margin of 920 over DMK's Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, who has gathered 18,299 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, who is trailing in the count as votes continue to be tallied in this closely contested constituency.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 157 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 157 constituencies against a majority mark of 118. That tally puts the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 42 seats, while DMK is trailing in 23. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current trends, though no results have been declared yet.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: DMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu

In the Kovilpatti assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Karunanithi.K is currently leading the count with 8,517 votes, holding a margin of 488 over TVK's Balasubramanian.S, who has gathered 8,029 votes so far. The sitting ADMK legislator Kadambur Raju does not figure among the candidates in the current count. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Results 2026: DMK's Karunanithi.K leads by 488 votes

In Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, DMK's Karunanithi.K is currently leading with 8,517 votes, holding a margin of 488 over TVK's Balasubramanian.S, who has accumulated 8,029 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Kadambur Raju, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Ottapidaram Election Result: TVK's Mathanraja leads as counting progresses

In the Ottapidaram assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate P. Mathanraja is currently leading the count, with Puthiya Tamilagam's Dr. K. Krishnasamy trailing close behind. The seat is currently held by DMK's Shunmugaiah M C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result for this constituency 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 placed second with leads in 42 constituencies, while AIADMK is trailing in 29. Counting is still underway, and no party has crossed the winning line in any seat so far.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: TVK leads narrowly as counting progresses

In the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, neither candidate in the payload carries a star flag, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. TVK's Balasubramanian.S holds a razor-thin lead with 5,803 votes against DMK's Karunanithi.K, who stands at 5,798 votes, a margin of just five votes separating the two as counting continues. The sitting MLA Kadambur Raju of ADMK does not figure among the candidates currently reflected in the count.

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 a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of the majority mark 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 threshold at this stage of counting.

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Ottapidaram Election Update: Ramajeyam in the Lead

As vote counting progresses in the Ottapidaram constituency, DMK's P.M.Ramajeyam is currently in the leading position. The seat is presently held by DMK's Shunmugaiah M C, who isn't showing in the top 3 candidates at this stage. Ramajeyam, a 43-year-old graduate running for the DMK, has secured 1,325 votes, while PT's Dr.K. Krishnasamy is trailing with 2,420 votes counted so far.

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 sits at 118. DMK holds the early advantage with leads in 68 constituencies, still needing 50 more to secure a majority. TVK is close behind, leading in 63 seats. AIADMK is currently ahead in 41 seats, while Congress shows leads in 3. No results have been declared yet as the count continues.

10:09 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Result: TVK leads early as counting progresses

In the Kovilpatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate data, so the early picture is drawn from the broader contest. TVK's Balasubramanian.S holds a slender lead with 3,074 votes, while DMK's Karunanithi.K is close behind at 2,939 votes, a margin of just 135 votes separating the two. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.

09:58 (IST), May, 04

Kovilpatti Election Results 2026: TVK's Balasubramanian.S leads by narrow margin

In Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Balasubramanian.S is currently leading with 3,074 votes, holding a slim margin of 135 over DMK's Karunanithi.K, who has accumulated 2,939 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Kadambur Raju, 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.

09:24 (IST), May, 04

DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark remains distant

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 marks the majority. DMK is currently leading in 67 constituencies, leaving the party 51 seats short of that threshold. TVK is showing a presence in 27 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 12. Congress holds a lead in one seat. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

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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.

Kovilpatti is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha segment. 21 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kadambur Raju.C (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Karunanithi.K (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pandi.P (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Ramachandran.R (Bahujan Samaj Party), Arumugavel.T (Naam Indiar Party), Kannan.S (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Saravanan.S (Thamizh Perarasu Katchi), Balasubramanian.S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Hari Balakrishnan.G (Puthiya Makkal Tamil Desam Katchi), Athikumar Kudumbar.B (Independent), Gunasekaran.P (Independent), Gurusamy.K (Independent), Chinna Maharaja.K (Independent), Sekar.C (Independent), Paramasivan.S (Independent), Poundurai.K (Independent), Pandimuneeswari.K (Independent), Premkumar.K (Independent), Ponnusamy.M (Independent), Muneeswaran.R (Independent), and Renganayagalu.S (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Kadambur Raju of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Kovilpatti with a margin of 12,403 votes. The runner-up was TTV Dhinakaran of the AMMK. round-by-round trends from Kovilpatti 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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Kovilpatti Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Karunanithi K wins by 843 vote margin

In Kovilpatti, Karunanithi K of DMK secured a narrow victory, polling 61,643 votes and defeating TVK’s Balasubramanian S by a margin of just 843 votes. AIADMK’s Kadambur Raju C finished third with 53,014 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought contest.

TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four seats ahead of the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

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