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Manamadurai Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s D Elangovan wins by 1,208 vote margin

Shanmugapriya.M (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Tamilarasi.A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Balaganapathy.V (Bharatiya Janata Party), Arunpan...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:33:22 IST

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15:33 (IST), May, 06

Manamadurai Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s D Elangovan wins by 1,208 vote margin

In Manamadurai, D Elangovan of TVK secured a narrow victory, polling 69,971 votes and defeating DMK’s A Tamilarasi by a margin of 1,208 votes. BJP’s V Balaganapathy finished third with 42,610 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought contest ending in a TVK win.

18:28 (IST), May, 04

Sivaganga Election Results 2026: TVK's Kulanthai Rani A leads by 15,489 votes

In the Sivaganga assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kulanthai Rani A is currently leading with 61,127 votes. AIADMK's Senthilnathan Pr is trailing at 45,638 votes, leaving a margin of 15,489 between the two. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Pr. Senthilnathan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

18:18 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 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 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, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared yet.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Elangovan.D of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam currently leading the seat. DMK's Tamilarasi.A is trailing at this stage, with the gap between the two candidates standing at 5,702 votes. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.

17:55 (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 the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has crossed that threshold on a combined tally of 18 seats, with 13 declared wins and leads in 5 more. If those leads hold, the alliance is on course to form the government. SPA has a tally of 5 seats, with 2 won and 3 leads, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats across the union territory.

17:44 (IST), May, 04

Tiruppattur Election Results 2026: DMK's Periakaruppan leads by 3,223 votes

In the Tiruppattur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Periakaruppan. Kr is currently leading with 54,988 votes, holding a margin of 3,223 over TVK's Seenivasa Sethupathy. R, who has accumulated 51,765 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

17:33 (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 currently the front-runner, having won 10 seats and leading in 103 more for a tally of 113, just 5 seats short of a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 51, winning 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a win confirmed yet, while BJP and Congress are leading in 3 seats each.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK's Elangovan.D leads DMK in Tamil Nadu

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D holding the lead over DMK's Tamilarasi.A. With 39,245 votes against 34,176, Elangovan.D is ahead by 5,069 votes as results continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu seat.

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17:11 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.

17:01 (IST), May, 04

Tiruppattur Election Results 2026: DMK's Periakaruppan leads by 3,885 votes

In Tiruppattur, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Periakaruppan. Kr is currently leading with 52,409 votes, holding a margin of 3,885 over TVK's Seenivasa Sethupathy. R, who is trailing at 48,524 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

16:49 (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 stands at 118. TVK is the front-runner at this stage, having won 8 seats and leading in 108 more for a tally of 116, 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 seats without a win confirmed yet.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK's Elangovan.D leads DMK in Tamil Nadu

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D holding a lead over DMK's Tamilarasi.A. With 33,122 votes against 29,596, the margin between the two candidates currently stands at 3,526 votes. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

16:27 (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 in the state.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Karaikudi Election Results 2026: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads with a margin of 26481 votes

In Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 56,977 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has gathered 30,496 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 26,481 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by Congress's S.Mangudi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

16:06 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu with a tally of 136 seats

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 134 constituencies with 2 seats already declared in its favour, putting its tally at 136. The majority mark stands at 118, and TVK is currently well past that threshold if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45, while DMK has a tally of 36 across its leading and declared seats.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK's Elangovan.D leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D currently leading the race. The sitting DMK legislator Tamilarasi A. is trailing at this stage. Results for this seat are yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.

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15:44 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 7 declared wins and leads in 92 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all of them leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

15:33 (IST), May, 04

Karaikudi Election Result 2026: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads by over 21,000 votes

In Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 46,999 votes, holding a margin of 21,854 over Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has gathered 25,145 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's S.Mangudi. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

15:22 (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 is leading in 29 constituencies with one seat already declared in its favour. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting across the state remains in progress.

15:11 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu contest

Counting is underway in the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D is currently leading the race. DMK's Tamilarasi.A is trailing at this stage as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu seat. The result is yet to be declared and the final outcome in Manamadurai will depend on the remaining rounds of counting.

14:59 (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 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 a tally of 19 seats across the state.

14:49 (IST), May, 04

Karaikudi Election Result 2026: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads with a margin of over 15,000 votes

In Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 34,782 votes, building a margin of 15,168 over Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has gathered 19,614 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's S.Mangudi, 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.

14:38 (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 within striking distance of the 118-seat majority mark, though no seats have been declared yet. AIADMK is leading in 48 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 39 seats with one declared win. TVK needs just 118 seats to form a majority if its current leads hold through the remaining rounds of counting.

14:27 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu seat

Counting is underway in Manamadurai, constituency number 187 in Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D is currently leading the contest. DMK's Tamilarasi.A is trailing at this stage as votes continue to be tallied. The result in this Tamil Nadu seat is yet to be declared, and the final outcome remains to be seen as counting progresses.

14:15 (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 84, with 8 seats won and leads in 76 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 3 seats and leading in 35. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.

14:05 (IST), May, 04

Sivaganga Election Results 2026: TVK's Kulanthai Rani A leads with 4,674-vote margin

In the Sivaganga constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kulanthai Rani A is currently leading with 23,600 votes, holding a margin of 4,674 over AIADMK's Senthilnathan Pr, who is trailing at 18,926 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Pr. Senthilnathan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

13:54 (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 ahead of the majority mark of 118 with four seats to spare if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. Counting is still under way, and no party has won a seat yet.

13:43 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK's Elangovan.D leads DMK in Tamil Nadu

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D is currently leading the contest, while DMK's Tamilarasi.A is trailing at this stage. The seat, held by the DMK going into this election, remains keenly watched as votes continue to be tallied.

13:32 (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 6 seats and is currently leading in 17 more, taking its tally to 23. That tally has crossed the majority mark, though the result is yet to be formally declared. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats with no wins so far.

13:21 (IST), May, 04

Tiruppattur Election Result 2026: TVK's Sethupathy leads as counting progresses

In Tiruppattur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Seenivasa Sethupathy. R is currently leading with 18,145 votes, while DMK's Periakaruppan. Kr is trailing with 21,302 votes, reflecting a margin of 3,157 votes between the two as counting continues. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:09 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 115 seats, three 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 115 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

12:59 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: DMK leads over TVK in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Tamilarasi A. is currently leading the contest, while TVK's Elangovan D. is trailing behind. The seat is being watched closely as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.

12:47 (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 currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party's tally stands at 181 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:37 (IST), May, 04

Karaikudi Election Results 2026: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads by 8,832 votes

In Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 21,936 votes, holding a margin of 8,832 over Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has accumulated 13,104 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's S.Mangudi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

12:27 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, five seats short of 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, placing the party just five seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is in second position with leads in 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:15 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: DMK's Tamilarasi.A leads as counting continues

In Tamil Nadu's Manamadurai constituency, DMK candidate Tamilarasi.A is currently ahead in the vote count with 7,437 votes. Trailing behind is Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D, who has secured 10,209 votes. This puts the difference between the two candidates at 2,772 votes. The counting process is still ongoing, and a final result for this seat has not yet been announced.

12:05 (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 currently leading in 171 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.

11:55 (IST), May, 04

Sivaganga Election Results 2026: TVK's Kulanthai Rani A leads by 2,197 votes

In the Sivaganga constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kulanthai Rani A is currently leading with 10,849 votes, holding a margin of 2,197 over AIADMK's Senthilnathan Pr, who is trailing with 8,652 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Pr. Senthilnathan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

11:44 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 155 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 44 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. Counting is still underway across the state, with no seats declared yet.

11:33 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu contest

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK's Elangovan.D holds the lead at this stage, pulling ahead of DMK's Tamilarasi.A, who is the sitting legislator from this seat. The contest remains live as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.

11:23 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:13 (IST), May, 04

Tiruppattur Election Results 2026: TVK's Sethupathy leads DMK in Tamil Nadu seat

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11:02 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 146 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. DMK is leading in 35 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 25. No seats have been formally declared yet across the state. TVK would need its current leads to convert to cross the majority threshold comfortably.

10:52 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: TVK's Elangovan.D leads DMK's Tamilarasi.A

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's Elangovan.D is currently leading the count with 3,190 votes, holding a margin of 979 over DMK's Tamilarasi.A, who has gathered 2,211 votes so far. Elangovan.D, a 44-year-old graduate contesting on a TVK ticket, is ahead as counting continues in this SC-reserved seat.

10:41 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result 2026: TVK's Elangovan.D leads DMK's Tamilarasi.A by 979 votes

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Elangovan.D is currently leading with 3,190 votes, holding a margin of 979 over DMK's Tamilarasi.A, who has gathered 2,211 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Tamilarasi A., who does not appear among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

10:31 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result: BJP and DMK locked in a close contest

Counting is underway in the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, where both the BJP candidate Balaganapathy.V and the DMK's Tamilarasi.A are showing as leading in the early stages. The sitting MLA from DMK, Tamilarasi A., is seeking to retain the seat as votes continue to be tallied. No clear margin has emerged between the two candidates at this point, keeping the contest closely watched.

10:21 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with 8 seats needed for majority

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 140 constituencies, leaving the party just 8 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing considerably, with leads in 51 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats across the state. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Tiruppattur Election Results 2026: BJP's Thirumaran leads as counting progresses

In the Tiruppattur constituency of Tamil Nadu, BJP's Thirumaran. K.C is currently leading as votes are being counted. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. NTK's Ramya Mohan is also showing in the early count, with the contest still in progress and vote totals yet to firm up across the constituency.

09:36 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Result 2026: Arunpandian.A's TMVK tally being counted in Manamadurai

Arunpandian.A, contesting on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manamadurai May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:26 (IST), May, 04

Manamadurai Election Results: The verdict is building — round by round in Manamadurai

With the count now under way in Manamadurai, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

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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.

Manamadurai is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: Shanmugapriya.M (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Tamilarasi.A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Balaganapathy.V (Bharatiya Janata Party), Arunpandian.A (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Arumugam.V (Republican Party of India), Elangovan.D (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Thilagaraj.K (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Rajamanikkam.A (Puthiya Tamilagam), Karuppusami.V (Independent), Shankarganesan.S (Independent), Sathish.T (Independent), Bharathidasan.S (Independent), Raju.J.M (Independent), and Veerapandi.V (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Tamilarasi A. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Manamadurai with a margin of 14,091 votes. The runner-up was S. Nagarajan of the AIADMK. In 2016, S. Mariappan Kennedy of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 14,889 votes. round-by-round trends from Manamadurai 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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Manamadurai Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s D Elangovan wins by 1,208 vote margin

In Manamadurai, D Elangovan of TVK secured a narrow victory, polling 69,971 votes and defeating DMK’s A Tamilarasi by a margin of 1,208 votes. BJP’s V Balaganapathy finished third with 42,610 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought contest ending in a TVK win.

In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D holding the lead over DMK's Tamilarasi.A. With 39,245 votes against 34,176, Elangovan.D is ahead by 5,069 votes as results continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu seat.

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Arunpandian.A, contesting on a Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manamadurai May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

With the count now under way in Manamadurai, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

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