Madurai Central Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's Badhurudeen leads DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan by 19,128 votes

Votes are being counted across Assam, West Bengal, Puducherry, and Kerala, with early leads shaping up across all four assemblies. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97. The Congress-led combine is leading in 22 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7. In West Bengal, BJP leads the 294-seat contest with a tally of 179, having won 11 seats and leading in 168, well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state. Across in Puducherry, NDA tops the 30-seat assembly count with 13 seats won and 5 leads, putting its tally at 18 against a majority mark of 16. SPA has a tally of 5. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat house with 68 seats won and 19 more in hand, taking its tally to 87 against the majority mark of 71. LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, for a tally of 36, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 in the state.

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 second with a tally of 51, comprising 6 wins and 45 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats, while Congress has a tally of 4 and BJP is leading in 3.

In Madurai Central, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Madhar Badhurudeen is currently leading with 63,414 votes. Sitting MLA Palanivel Thiaga Rajan of DMK is trailing at 44,286 votes, putting the margin between the two at 19,128. The seat is currently held by DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who is now trailing as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

In Madurai Central, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Madhar Badhurudeen is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who won the constituency in the previous election. With votes still being tallied, Badhurudeen holds the lead in this keenly watched constituency in Tamil Nadu.

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 outright and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

In Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate A.Kallanai is currently leading with 65,780 votes, holding a margin of 16,526 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has gathered 49,254 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thalapathi G. Counting is still underway, and G.Thalapathi is trailing as votes continue to be tallied in this constituency.

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 — just five 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 in the contest with leads in 47 constituencies, while counting continues across the state.

No candidate in the Madurai Central constituency carries a star flag in the current count, so the spotlight here falls on the broader contest. DMK's sitting legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who holds a doctorate and has represented this Tamil Nadu seat, is currently trailing TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen by a margin of 19,128 votes. Badhurudeen has accumulated 63,414 votes against Rajan's 44,286, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

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 threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, bringing its tally to 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads.

In Thirumangalam, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Manimaran.M is currently leading with 83,374 votes, holding a margin of 22,494 over AIADMK's Udhayakumar.R.B, who is trailing with 60,880 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Udhayakumar R B, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying 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 leading in 3 seats each at this stage of counting.

In Madurai Central, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is currently trailing in the constituency he holds. TVK candidate Madhar Badhurudeen is leading with 63,414 votes against Thiaga Rajan's 44,286, putting the margin at 19,128 votes with counting still under way. The 60-year-old incumbent, who holds a Doctorate, is facing a stiff challenge from the 42-year-old Badhurudeen as results continue to come in.

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, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats across the state.

In Madurai West, TVK candidate Thangapandi Sr is currently leading with 82,211 votes, holding a margin of 10,240 over DMK's Balaji R, who has accumulated 71,971 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Raju. K, 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.

Counting is 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 current leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 seats won and 45 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies without a confirmed win so far.

In Madurai Central, neither candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the constituency picture tells the story. DMK incumbent Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is trailing TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen by a margin of 19,128 votes, with Badhurudeen holding 63,414 votes against Rajan's 44,286. The 60-year-old doctorate holder and sitting legislator finds himself under pressure as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 97, with 28 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 69 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

In Madurai West, TVK candidate Thangapandi Sr is currently leading with 82,211 votes, holding a margin of 10,240 over DMK's Balaji R, who has accumulated 71,971 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Raju. K. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared for this Tamil Nadu constituency.

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 second with a tally of 51, comprising 6 wins and 45 leads. AIADMK holds 47 leads with no wins declared so far.

In Madurai Central, the sitting DMK legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is currently trailing in the counting. The incumbent, who holds a Doctorate and has no criminal record, has accumulated 44,286 votes so far. TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen is leading the constituency with 63,414 votes, putting the margin between the two at 19,128. Counting is still under way in this Tamil Nadu seat.

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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36, and would need 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.

In Madurai West, TVK candidate Thangapandi Sr is currently leading with 82,211 votes, holding a margin of 10,240 over DMK's Balaji R, who has gathered 71,971 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Raju. K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK holds the largest tally so far with 10 seats won and leads in 103 more, putting it 5 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK has a tally of 51, with 6 seats won and leads in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet.

In Madurai Central, the sitting DMK legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is currently trailing in the counting. The incumbent, who holds a doctorate and has a clean record, has accumulated 44,286 votes so far. TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen is leading the constituency with 63,414 votes, putting the margin between the two candidates at 19,128. Counting is still under way in this Tamil Nadu seat.

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 mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 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.

In one of the tightest contests emerging from Tamil Nadu so far, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading in Sholavandan with 45,969 votes. DMK's Venkatesan.A is trailing close behind with 45,929 votes, leaving a razor-thin margin of just 40 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, 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 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.

In Madurai Central, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is currently trailing in the counting. The 60-year-old doctorate holder, who holds the incumbent's position in this constituency, is behind TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen by a margin of 19,128 votes. Badhurudeen has accumulated 63,414 votes against Rajan's 44,286, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

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. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 declared win and leads in 6 others.

In Madurai South, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 62,415 votes, holding a margin of 21,529 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 40,886 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Boominathan.M, though counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, leading in 103 seats and having won 10, giving the party a tally of 113 across the 234-seat house. With the majority mark at 118, TVK needs just 5 more seats to cross the threshold if its current leads hold. DMK, meanwhile, has a tally of 51, with 6 seats won and 45 where it is currently leading.

In Madurai Central, the sitting DMK legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is currently trailing in the counting, with TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen holding a lead of 19,128 votes. Rajan, a 60-year-old doctorate holder who has represented this Tamil Nadu constituency, has accumulated 44,286 votes so far against Badhurudeen's 63,414. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.

In one of the tightest contests emerging from Tamil Nadu so far, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading in Sholavandan with 45,969 votes. DMK's Venkatesan.A is trailing close behind with 45,929 votes, leaving a margin of just 40 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A, though counting is still underway and the final outcome remains to be seen.

TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 104 more — just four short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is in the mix with leads in 47 constituencies, while counting continues across the state.

In Madurai Central, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, so the constituency picture tells the story. DMK's sitting member Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who holds a doctorate and has no criminal record, is currently trailing with 40,367 votes. TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen leads the count with 59,834 votes, putting the margin between the two at 19,467. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this Tamil Nadu seat.

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 9 seats and is leading in 178 more, giving it a tally of 187. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 95, bringing its tally to 96, which leaves it 52 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 10 seats in the state.

In Thirumangalam, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Manimaran.M is currently leading with 78,888 votes, pulling ahead of AIADMK's Udhayakumar.R.B, who is trailing at 58,311 votes. The margin between the two stands at 20,577 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Udhayakumar R B, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

TVK is leading in 112 seats and has won 3, putting its tally at 115 in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly. With the majority mark sitting at 118, the party needs just 3 more seats to cross that threshold. AIADMK is currently leading in 49 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, while DMK holds leads in 41 seats alongside 6 declared wins, giving it a tally of 47.

In Madurai Central, no candidate carries the star flag in the current count, but the contest has drawn attention for the incumbent's position. Sitting DMK legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who holds a doctorate and has represented this Tamil Nadu seat, is trailing with 31,533 votes against TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen, who is leading on 48,125 votes. The margin between the two stands at 16,592, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.

In Madurai North, TVK candidate A.Kallanai is currently leading with 54,800 votes, holding a margin of 14,739 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has accumulated 40,061 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thalapathi G. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency, and the final result is yet to be declared.

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 133 constituencies with one seat won, giving it a tally of 134 and placing it well ahead of the field. AIADMK holds a tally of 43, all in leads, while DMK has won three seats and is leading in 36 more for a tally of 39. Congress has won one seat and is leading in one other.

In Madurai Central, the sitting DMK legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is currently trailing in the counting. The 60-year-old doctorate holder and incumbent is being pushed back by TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen, who is leading with 41,160 votes against Rajan's 25,259, a gap of 15,901 votes. With results still being counted in this Tamil Nadu constituency, Rajan's hold on the seat is under considerable pressure at this stage.

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 a tally of 209, with 1 seat won and leads in 208 constituencies. TMC, which currently holds 1 won seat, is leading in 70 seats, giving it a tally of 71 and still needing 77 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.

In Madurai South, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 46,344 votes, holding a margin of 14,180 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has accumulated 32,164 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Boominathan.M, though counting is still underway. M.Boominathan of the DMK is trailing at this stage as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.

TVK is currently leading in 144 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 37 seats, while DMK has a tally of 32 seats including one confirmed win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.

In Madurai Central, no candidate in the payload carries a star flag, so the constituency picture takes centre stage. TVK's Madhar Badhurudeen is currently leading the count with 27,706 votes, holding a margin of 12,896 over AIADMK's Sundar C, who has polled 14,810 votes so far. The sitting DMK legislator Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Results for this Tamil Nadu seat are yet to be declared.

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 a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 37, has won 8 seats and is leading in 29. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats in the state.

In the Sholavandan constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 20,272 votes, holding a slender margin of 385 over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who has accumulated 19,887 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.