Neyveli Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s R Rajendran wins by 10,962 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 17:05:36 IST
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Neyveli Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s R Rajendran wins by 10,962 vote margin
Saba.Rajendran (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Rajendran.R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Veeramani.B (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Jothimurugan.V (Bahujan Samaj Party), Anand.K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Thirumalvalavan.T (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Mayakrishnan.K (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), Karthikeyan.C.M (Independent), Sathiyaseelan.M (Independent), Chezhiyan.G (Independent), and Manimaran.P (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Neyveli is a General constituency. In 2021, Saba.Rajendran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 977 votes. The 2016 winner was Saba Rajendran of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Neyveli in 2026.
17:05 (IST) May 06
Neyveli Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s R Rajendran wins by 10,962 vote margin
In Neyveli, R Rajendran of AIADMK secured a comfortable win, polling 63,731 votes and defeating DMK’s Saba Rajendran by a margin of 10,962 votes. TVK’s K Anand finished third with 34,291 votes, as the constituency backed the AIADMK.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Kurinjipadi Election Result 2026: DMK's Panneerselvam leads AIADMK rival by 3,827 votes
In Kurinjipadi, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's sitting MLA M.R.K.Panneerselvam currently leading the contest. The 68-year-old incumbent has accumulated 67,843 votes so far, placing him 3,827 votes ahead of AIADMK's A Bhuvanenthiran, who is trailing with 64,016 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.R.K.Panneerselvam, and the final outcome is yet to be determined as votes continue to be counted.
18:16 (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 holds 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 is placed at a tally of 51, with 6 seats won and 45 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet.
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way and the sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran finds herself trailing at this stage. AIADMK's Rajendran.R, aged 66, is currently leading with 62,494 votes against the incumbent's 52,115, putting the margin between the two at 10,379 votes. Saba.Rajendran, who holds the seat for DMK, is working against a deficit as the round-by-round count continues.
17:54 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Results 2026: TVK's B.Rajkumar leads with 14,659-vote margin
In the Cuddalore constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway and TVK candidate B.Rajkumar is currently leading with 64,992 votes. Congress candidate A.S.Chandarasekaran is trailing at 50,333 votes, putting the margin between the two at 14,659 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's G.Iyappan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is currently the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 constituencies — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK, the second-placed party, has a tally of 51 seats with 6 wins and 45 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed yet, as counting continues across the state.
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, the counting has thrown up a tight contest with no star flag active among the candidates, so the focus falls on the incumbent. Sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran, a 64-year-old graduate professional, is currently trailing AIADMK's Rajendran.R, who holds a lead of 10,163 votes with 58,850 votes against the incumbent's 48,687. The result in Neyveli is yet to be declared.
17:10 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 64, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and holds leads in 69 more, putting its tally at 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.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Tittakudi Election Results 2026: DMK's Ganesan C.V leads by a narrow margin
In Tittakudi, Tamil Nadu, DMK's Ganesan C.V is currently leading with 40,858 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,125 votes over TVK's Rajasekar A, who has accumulated 39,733 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ganesan, C.V. With such a tight gap between the two, counting continues in this closely contested constituency.
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 — 8 declared wins and leads in 108 more — leaving the party just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 48, having won 6 and leading in 42. AIADMK is in the mix with leads in 47 constituencies, yet to open its win count.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: AIADMK leads as DMK incumbent trails
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Rajendran.R currently holds the lead, while the sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran is trailing behind by 11,002 votes, with 55,579 votes against 44,577. The incumbent, who represents the DMK in this seat, faces a tough moment as the counting progresses.
16:26 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 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.
In Vriddhachalam, Tamil Nadu, DMDK candidate Premallatha Vijayakant is currently leading with 47,051 votes, holding a margin of 3,301 over TVK's Vijay.S, who has gathered 43,750 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Radhakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:04 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with a 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, including leads in 134 constituencies and 2 declared wins, putting the party well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. AIADMK has a tally of 45 seats, all leads, while DMK sits at 36 across leads and wins. Congress has secured 1 seat so far.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: AIADMK leads as DMK incumbent trails
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran is currently trailing, having gathered 44,577 votes against AIADMK's Rajendran.R, who is leading with 55,579 votes. The margin between the two stands at 11,002 votes at this stage of counting.
15:42 (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 won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no additional leads at this stage.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Panruti Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Mohan. K leads by over 10,000 votes
In the Panruti constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Mohan. K is currently leading with 69,869 votes, holding a margin of 10,318 over VCK's Abdur Rahman. A.R, who has gathered 59,551 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Velmurugan.T, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is leading in 35 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 29 seats with one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Tamil Nadu's counting remains in progress.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: Incumbent Saba.Rajendran trails as AIADMK takes lead
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran is currently trailing in the counting. AIADMK's Rajendran.R has pulled ahead with 50,150 votes against the incumbent's 37,047, putting a margin of 13,103 votes between the two. Saba.Rajendran, a graduate professional who has held this seat, is finding the going difficult as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
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 formally won 4 seats and is leading in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all from leads and none yet declared. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Cuddalore Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads as counting continues
In the Cuddalore constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate A.S.Chandarasekaran is currently leading the count, with TVK's B.Rajkumar trailing close behind. The margin between the two stands at 1,980 votes at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's G.Iyappan, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected 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 it 7 seats ahead of the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 40 seats. Counting is still underway, and no party has crossed the majority mark in declared results so far.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: Incumbent Saba.Rajendran trails as AIADMK leads
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran is currently trailing in the count. AIADMK's Rajendran.R holds the lead with 50,150 votes against the incumbent's 37,047, putting the margin between the two at 13,103 votes. Saba.Rajendran, a Graduate Professional with no criminal record, is seeking to retain the seat but faces a stiff challenge as counting continues.
14:14 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats — 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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Panruti Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Mohan. K leads by a narrow margin
In the Panruti constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Mohan. K is currently leading with 36,717 votes, while VCK's Abdur Rahman. A.R is trailing close behind with 36,788 votes, making the margin between the two just 71 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Velmurugan.T, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:52 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 122 seats, eyes majority in Tamil Nadu
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 placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 42 seats. Counting is still underway across the state, with no seats declared so far.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: Incumbent Saba.Rajendran trails as AIADMK leads
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran is currently trailing behind AIADMK's Rajendran.R as counting progresses. Rajendran.R has accumulated 48,963 votes, while the incumbent Saba.Rajendran stands at 34,249 votes, putting the margin between them at 14,714 votes. The result is yet to be declared, and Saba.Rajendran's bid to retain the seat faces a stiff challenge at this stage of counting.
13:30 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 98 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
In the Kurinjipadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's A Bhuvanenthiran is currently leading with 36,427 votes, holding a slender margin of 295 votes over the trailing DMK candidate. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.R.K.Panneerselvam, who is trailing with 36,132 votes as counting continues. With such a razor-thin gap separating the two, the final result in Kurinjipadi remains open as tallying progresses.
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
Neyveli Election Result: DMK's Saba Rajendran leads as counting continues
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator Saba Rajendran holds the lead at this stage, with the constituency-level data confirming the incumbent's position at the top. Voters in this Tamil Nadu seat are watching closely as the tallies continue to come in from the counting centre.
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 these leads hold, the alliance would be in a position to form the government. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Kurinjipadi Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Bhuvanenthiran leads as DMK incumbent trails
In Kurinjipadi, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate A Bhuvanenthiran is currently leading with 26,697 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.R.K.Panneerselvam, who is trailing in the count with 23,660 votes. Bhuvanenthiran's lead over the sitting MLA stands at 3,037 votes as counting continues in this constituency.
12:24 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, just five short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 60 seats, while DMK holds leads in 40. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: DMK's Saba.Rajendran leads as counting continues
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran holds the lead at this stage, keeping the incumbent's position intact so far. AIADMK's Rajendran.R is trailing in the contest, while TVK's Anand.K is also in the running as votes continue to be tallied across rounds.
12:03 (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 constituencies to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party's tally stands at 171 seats, all of them leads with no seats formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats, also entirely in leads at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Panruti Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Mohan. K leads as TVK's Manikandan. M tops constituency count
In Panruti, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Mohan. K is currently leading with 22,064 votes, holding a margin of 3,392 over VCK's Abdur Rahman. A.R, who has gathered 18,672 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Velmurugan.T, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues with TVK's Manikandan. M recorded as the overall constituency leader at this stage.
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. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining rounds unfold.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: DMK's Saba Rajendran leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Neyveli assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where the sitting DMK legislator Saba Rajendran is currently leading. The incumbent, who represents this constituency under the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam banner, holds the early advantage as votes continue to be tallied. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
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
Kurinjipadi Election Results 2026: TVK's Rajkumar D Ahead of AIADMK in Ongoing Count
In the Kurinjipadi constituency, TVK's Rajkumar D is currently holding a lead with 7,186 votes. AIADMK's A Bhuvanenthiran is trailing with 10,968 votes, creating a margin of 3,782 votes in favour of Rajkumar D. The seat, presently held by DMK's M.R.K.Panneerselvam, sees him not among the top 3 candidates as the counting process continues.
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. No party has formally won a seat yet as counting continues across the state.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: DMK's Saba.Rajendran leads as counting continues
In the Neyveli assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Saba.Rajendran holds the lead as vote counting progresses. The incumbent, who represents the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is currently ahead in this seat, with the final result yet to be declared. Counting remains underway and the outcome is still to be confirmed.
10:40 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still three seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 13 constituencies, leaving it 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Independent candidates and those from other parties cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
In Kurinjipadi, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's A Bhuvanenthiran is currently leading with 4,358 votes, holding a margin of 548 votes over the trailing DMK candidate M.R.K.Panneerselvam, who has accumulated 3,810 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.R.K.Panneerselvam, who finds himself trailing in the ongoing count as votes continue to be tallied.
10:19 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 50 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. DMK is currently leading in 68 seats, leaving the party 50 seats short of a majority at this stage. TVK is close behind, leading in 63 constituencies. AIADMK holds leads in 41 seats, while Congress is ahead in 3. No party has crossed the majority mark yet as counting continues.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Result: DMK incumbent leads early count in Tamil Nadu
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is under way with DMK's sitting legislator Saba.Rajendran currently leading the race. The incumbent, who holds a Graduate Professional degree and carries no criminal record, is being closely pressed by AIADMK's Rajendran.R, who is trailing at this stage. With votes still being tallied, the contest in this seat remains active and the final picture is yet to emerge.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Neyveli Election Results 2026: DMK's Saba.Rajendran leads in Neyveli
In the Neyveli constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with DMK's Saba.Rajendran holding the lead. The sitting MLA, currently held by DMK's Saba.Rajendran, is looking to retain the seat as votes are tallied. AIADMK's Rajendran.R is trailing in the contest, with a margin of 990 votes separating the two candidates at this stage of counting.
09:24 (IST) May 04
DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant
Early counting trends from Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly put DMK out in front with leads in 67 constituencies, though the party still needs 51 more to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is showing a presence in 27 seats at this stage. AIADMK is currently leading in 12 seats, while Congress holds a lead in one. No party has won a seat yet as counting continues across the state.
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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.
Neyveli is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Saba.Rajendran (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Rajendran.R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Veeramani.B (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Jothimurugan.V (Bahujan Samaj Party), Anand.K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Thirumalvalavan.T (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Mayakrishnan.K (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), Karthikeyan.C.M (Independent), Sathiyaseelan.M (Independent), Chezhiyan.G (Independent), and Manimaran.P (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Saba.Rajendran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Neyveli with a margin of 977 votes. The runner-up was K. Jagan of the PMK. In 2016, Saba Rajendran of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 17,791 votes. round-by-round trends from Neyveli will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments.
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