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Mudukulathur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s R S Rajakannappan wins by 16,598 vote margin

Chandra Prabha Jeyapal (Naam Tamilar Katchi), S.Pandi (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R.S.Rajakannappan (Dravida Munne...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:40:35 IST

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15:40 (IST), May, 06

Mudhukulathur Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s R S Rajakannappan wins by 16,598 vote margin

In Mudhukulathur, R S Rajakannappan of DMK emerged victorious, securing 68,003 votes and defeating TVK’s B Malarvizhi by a margin of 16,598 votes. AIADMK’s S Pandi finished third with 47,501 votes, as the constituency delivered a clear win for the DMK.

18:28 (IST), May, 04

Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 12,459-vote margin

In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK MLA Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 89,137 votes, holding a margin of 12,459 votes over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has gathered 76,678 votes and is trailing at this stage. Muthuramalingam, 54, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for the DMK, with counting still under way in this constituency.

18:17 (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, 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 at a tally of 51, with 6 wins and leads in 45 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed so far, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Mudhukulathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Sitting DMK legislator R.S.Rajakannappan, who holds the seat, is currently leading the contest. The race remains in progress as votes continue to be tallied in this General category constituency.

17:55 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has 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.

17:44 (IST), May, 04

Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 12,459-vote margin

In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 89,137 votes, holding a margin of 12,459 votes over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has accumulated 76,678 votes and is trailing at this stage. Muthuramalingam, who is currently holding the seat, is ahead as counting continues in this constituency.

17:33 (IST), May, 04

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

TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — just 5 short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 won and 45 leading. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet. Counting continues across the state.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In Mudhukulathur, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator R.S.Rajakannappan is currently leading in this Tamil Nadu constituency, holding a margin of 15,064 votes over TVK's Malarvizhi. B, who is trailing with 43,262 votes against Rajakannappan's 58,326. At 77, the graduate-educated incumbent has no criminal cases on record and continues to hold the advantage as votes are tallied.

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17:11 (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, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.

17:00 (IST), May, 04

Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 12,560-vote margin

In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, DMK's Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading with 89,037 votes, holding a margin of 12,560 over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has gathered 76,477 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Muthuramalingam, who is the sitting MLA for this constituency, is looking to retain the seat as votes continue to be tallied.

16:49 (IST), May, 04

TVK within touching distance of majority in Tamil Nadu

TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 116 seats — just two short of the 118 needed for a majority. Of that, 8 seats are confirmed wins while the party leads in 108 more. DMK sits at a tally of 48, with 6 won and 42 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins declared yet, as counting continues across the state.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In Mudhukulathur, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The constituency, part of Tamil Nadu's assembly election, currently has incumbent R.S.Rajakannappan of DMK leading the count. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Malarvizhi. B is trailing behind with 38061 votes against Rajakannappan's 50983, putting the margin between the two at 12922 votes at this stage.

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 5 seats and is leading in 197 more, taking its tally to 202. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and holds leads in 84 others, bringing its tally to 85. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.

16:16 (IST), May, 04

Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 14,803-vote margin

In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, DMK's Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 81,630 votes, holding a margin of 14,803 over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has accumulated 66,827 votes so far. Muthuramalingam, the sitting MLA for this constituency, is looking to retain the seat as counting continues. Shahul Hameed is trailing at this stage of the count.

16:05 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally of 136 seats

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 136 seats, having won 2 and leading in 134, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with a tally of 45 seats, all in leads. DMK holds a tally of 36, with 3 declared wins and 33 leads, while Congress has a tally of 2.

15:54 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads with 11,364-vote margin

In Mudhukulathur, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator R.S.Rajakannappan, aged 77, is currently leading with 43,552 votes against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Malarvizhi. B, who has polled 32,188 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 11,364 votes as tallying continues in this constituency.

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15:43 (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 won and 92 where it is currently leading. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

15:32 (IST), May, 04

Tiruvadanai Election Results 2026: Rajeev of TVK Pulling Ahead as Counting Continues

In Tiruvadanai, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Rajeev is currently leading the vote count, ahead of INDMK's R Ilaiyaraja, with the numbers reflecting a significant shift. Rajeev has secured 46,919 votes compared to R Ilaiyaraja's 127, giving TVK's candidate a substantial lead of 46,792 votes. The incumbent from Congress, Rm.Karumanikam, is not currently among the top three candidates in the running.

15:21 (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, with one declared. Congress has won one seat so far. Counting is still underway across the state.

15:10 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Mudhukulathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator R.S.Rajakannappan, who has represented this seat, is currently leading the contest. His nearest rival, Malarvizhi. B of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is trailing as votes continue to be tallied across the rounds.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. NDA has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all leads and none declared. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

14:48 (IST), May, 04

Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 11,440-vote margin

In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 54,580 votes. TVK's Shahul Hameed is trailing at 43,140 votes, leaving a margin of 11,440 between the two. Muthuramalingam, 54, currently holds the seat for DMK and is looking to retain it as counting continues in this constituency.

14:37 (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 118 needed for a majority, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 40. Counting is still under way, and the final picture across all 234 seats is yet to emerge.

14:26 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In Mudhukulathur, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator R.S.Rajakannappan is currently leading with 33,860 votes, holding a margin of 7,815 over Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Malarvizhi. B, who has gathered 26,045 votes so far. Rajakannappan, 77, is a graduate with a clean record and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

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 threshold if the current leads 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.

14:04 (IST), May, 04

Paramakudi Election Results 2026: TVK's Gopirajan leads DMK by 1,730 votes

In Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Gopirajan. G is currently leading with 34,192 votes, holding a margin of 1,730 over DMK's Advocate. Kathiravan. K.K, who has accumulated 32,462 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Murugesan S, 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.

13:53 (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 seats past 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.

13:42 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent R.S.Rajakannappan leads with 5,468-vote margin

In Mudhukulathur, Tamil Nadu, the counting figures show the incumbent holding a steady advantage. DMK's R.S.Rajakannappan, a 77-year-old graduate with a clean record, is currently leading with 28,235 votes against AIADMK's S.Pandi, who has accumulated 22,767 votes. The margin between the two stands at 5,468 votes, with Rajakannappan maintaining his position at the top as counting continues in this constituency.

13:31 (IST), May, 04

BJP on track for majority in West Bengal

With trends from across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats showing the BJP leading in enough constituencies to cross the 148-seat majority mark, the party appears set to form the government. The BJP's current tally stands at 187 seats, comfortably surpassing the required threshold. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is trailing with 86 seats, needing 62 more to reach the majority. Candidates from other parties or independents are leading in a combined 5 seats.

13:20 (IST), May, 04

Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 11,178-vote margin

In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK MLA Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 46,235 votes. TVK's Shahul Hameed is trailing at 35,057 votes, leaving a margin of 11,178 between the two. Muthuramalingam, who holds the seat for DMK, is looking to retain it as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 115 seats, just 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 3 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.

12:58 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In Mudhukulathur, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator R.S.Rajakannappan, who has represented this Tamil Nadu constituency, is currently leading the count. TVK's Malarvizhi. B is trailing, with R.S.Rajakannappan holding a margin of 3,631 votes on a total of 20,234 against 16,603 at this stage of counting.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 75 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold. If these leads hold, the UDF would be on course to form the government. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.

12:36 (IST), May, 04

Paramakudi Constituency Election Update: Advocate. Kathiravan. K.K (DMK) Leading

In the Paramakudi constituency, Advocate. Kathiravan. K.K (DMK) is currently in the leading position. Meanwhile, Dr. Muthiah. S (AIADMK) and Gopirajan. G (TVK) are trailing in the latest counting trends.

12:25 (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 placed second with leads in 60 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 40 seats. Counting is still under way and no seats have been declared across the state so far.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In Mudhukulathur, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The constituency's sitting legislator, R.S.Rajakannappan of DMK, is currently leading the count. His nearest rival, Malarvizhi. B of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is trailing behind by 3,068 votes, with R.S.Rajakannappan holding 17,683 votes against Malarvizhi. B's 14,615 at this stage of counting.

12:04 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 22 of 30 seats in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies. If these leads hold, the alliance would cross the majority mark comfortably. SPA is leading in 1 seat, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the union territory.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Ramanathapuram Election Result 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 9,194-vote margin

In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, DMK's Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 29,298 votes, holding a margin of 9,194 over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has accumulated 20,104 votes and is trailing at this stage. Muthuramalingam, who currently holds the seat, is looking to retain it as counting continues in this constituency.

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 a tally of 42 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. Counting is still underway across the state, with no seats declared yet and results continuing to come in.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads by 2592 votes

In Mudhukulathur, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator R.S.Rajakannappan, who is 77 years old and a graduate with a clean record, is currently leading with 14,635 votes. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Malarvizhi. B is trailing at 12,043 votes, leaving a margin of 2,592 between the two candidates as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

11:21 (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 these 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.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Tiruvadanai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's M.Keerthika Ahead of Congress's Rm. Karumanickam

In Tiruvadanai, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's M.Keerthika is currently leading the vote count with 6,194 votes. Congress candidate Rm. Karumanickam is trailing with 7,296 votes, creating a margin of 1,102 votes between them. The seat is presently held by Congress's Rm. Karumanikam. The counting process is ongoing, and no official result has been declared for this constituency yet.

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 at 29. No seats have been declared yet across the state, and counting remains under way with results still taking shape across several constituencies.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK's Rajakannappan in a tight race

Counting is still ongoing in Tamil Nadu's Mudhukulathur constituency, with no final result yet. The incumbent DMK MLA, R.S.Rajakannappan, aged 77, has secured 7,499 votes, but is currently behind TVK's Malarvizhi. B, who has garnered 6,835 votes and is ahead in the count. The difference is a mere 664 votes, making this a very close contest as the tallies continue.

10:40 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 73 seats, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

10:30 (IST), May, 04

Tiruvadanai Election Result 2026: AIADMK's M.Keerthika leads by 180 votes

In Tiruvadanai, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's M.Keerthika is currently leading with 2,060 votes, holding a margin of 180 over Congress candidate Rm. Karumanickam, who has tallied 1,880 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rm.Karumanikam, who does not appear among the top candidates in the leading positions at this stage of counting.

10:19 (IST), May, 04

DMK Ahead in Tamil Nadu, But Majority Still Elusive

As vote counting continues across all 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, the crucial majority mark stands at 118 seats. The DMK is currently showing leads in 68 constituencies, bringing their total to 68 seats at this point. TVK is not far behind, with leads in 63 seats. The AIADMK is leading in 41 seats currently. If these leads are maintained through the final rounds, the DMK would require an additional 50 seats to secure a majority.

10:09 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Result: DMK incumbent leads early count

In Mudhukulathur, Tamil Nadu, counting is underway and the early numbers show the sitting DMK legislator R.S.Rajakannappan holding a lead over the TVK candidate Malarvizhi. B. Rajakannappan, who has represented this constituency before, currently has 2,663 votes against Malarvizhi. B's 2,071, putting the margin at 592 votes with the result yet to be declared.

09:59 (IST), May, 04

Mudhukulathur Election Results 2026: DMK's Rajakannappan leads by 592 votes

In the Mudhukulathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with DMK's R.S.Rajakannappan currently leading the race. The sitting MLA, who is 77 years old and a graduate, has accumulated 2,663 votes so far, holding a margin of 592 votes over TVK's Malarvizhi. B, who stands at 2,071 votes. Results are yet to be declared as counting continues in this seat.

09:24 (IST), May, 04

DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 49 more seats for majority

Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly put DMK out in front, leading in 69 constituencies as things stand. The party needs 49 more seats to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is currently leading in 32 seats, while AIADMK holds leads in 15. No party has crossed the majority threshold 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.
Mudhukulathur is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 20 candidates are contesting in 2026: Chandra Prabha Jeyapal (Naam Tamilar Katchi), S.Pandi (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R.S.Rajakannappan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), M. Irulandi (Namadhu Makkal Katchi), A. Saravanakumar (Naam Indiar Party), K.Senthil Mallar (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), G. Selvaraj (Puthiya Makkal Tamil Desam Katchi), Malarvizhi. B (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), C.Malaiselvam (Puthiya Tamilagam), R.Ramkumar (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), K.Gangai Amaran (Independent), M.Karuppa Samy (Independent), C.Kengusamy (Independent), Sathiyam C.Saravanan (Independent), V.Pandi (Independent), M.Boominathan (A) M.K.Vaiyavan (Independent), K.Murugan (Independent), R.Moovendran (Independent), Ravi Govinthan (Independent), and K.Rajakumar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, R.S.Rajakannappan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Mudhukulathur with a margin of 20,721 votes. The runner-up was Keerthika Muniyasamy of the AIADMK. In 2016, S. Pandi of the Congress had won the seat with a margin of 13,348 votes. round-by-round trends from Mudhukulathur 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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