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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 17:17:26 IST
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Ottapidaram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s P Mathanraja wins by 29,083 vote margin
M. Anusiya (Naam Tamilar Katchi), P.M.Ramajeyam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), C. Aruna Devi (Nam Naadu Nam Makkal Nam Ethirkaalam Katchi), K. Krishnasamy (Puthiya Tamilagam), R Sundararaj (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam), Subbulakshmi. S (Naam Indiar Party), C .Selvakumar (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), P .Mathanraja (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), M. Ananth (Independent), S .Muthuselvam (Independent), G .Murugan (Independent), M .Lakshmanan (Independent), and Vedaprakash. A (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Ottapidaram 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. Ottapidaram is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Shunmugaiah M C of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 8,510 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Ottapidaram in 2026.
09:16 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Ottapidaram, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Ottapidaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, vote counting is currently in progress with no final result declared yet. The seat, which falls under constituency number 217, was held by DMK's Shunmugaiah M C in the previous term. As tallies continue to come in, the outcome here remains open, and a clearer picture is expected to emerge as more rounds of counting are completed.
09:06 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Ottapidaram match 2021's gap?
The 2021 election in Ottapidaram was won with a margin of 8,510 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results 2026: DMK's P.M.Ramajeyam leads early count
In the Ottapidaram constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate P.M.Ramajeyam is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by DMK's Shunmugaiah M C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. AMMK's R Sundararaj is also in the running, though trailing behind the DMK candidate in the early stages of the count.
08:56 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026
In 2021, P. Mohan of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Ottapidaram. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
08:46 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: Puthiya Tamilagam in the Ottapidaram contest
The Puthiya Tamilagam has fielded K. Krishnasamy in Ottapidaram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:36 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Ottapidaram
As counting advances in Ottapidaram, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 13 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
08:26 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Result 2026: A SC-reserved seat in the 2026 count
Ottapidaram is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 13 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
08:16 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results 2026: P.M.Ramajeyam's DMK tally being counted in Ottapidaram
P.M.Ramajeyam, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ottapidaram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:06 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: Nam Naadu Nam Makkal Nam Ethirkaalam Katchi's stake in May 4 Ottapidaram count
The Nam Naadu Nam Makkal Nam Ethirkaalam Katchi has fielded C. Aruna Devi in Ottapidaram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:56 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Ottapidaram's count
Votes cast in Ottapidaram are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Ottapidaram.
07:46 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results 2026: The 13 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Ottapidaram include M. Anusiya (NTK), P.M.Ramajeyam (DMK), C. Aruna Devi (NNNEK), and K. Krishnasamy (PT) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
07:36 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: M. Anusiya of Naam Tamilar Katchi
M. Anusiya, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ottapidaram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:26 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: How Ottapidaram's result feeds into Tamil Nadu's big picture
As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Ottapidaram's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:16 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: 5 independents contesting Ottapidaram — their tally to watch
5 independent candidates are also in the fray in Ottapidaram — including M. Ananth, S .Muthuselvam, G .Murugan and 2 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:06 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Ottapidaram are now being counted. With 13 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
06:56 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Ottapidaram
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Ottapidaram, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Ottapidaram.
06:46 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: Has Ottapidaram's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Ottapidaram, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Shunmugaiah M C of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
06:36 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Ottapidaram should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:26 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Ottapidaram's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Shunmugaiah M C of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Ottapidaram with a margin of 8,510 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
06:16 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: How Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is positioned in Ottapidaram
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded P.M.Ramajeyam in Ottapidaram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:06 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Ottapidaram, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
05:56 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: C. Aruna Devi (NNNEK) awaits the round-wise verdict
C. Aruna Devi, contesting on a Nam Naadu Nam Makkal Nam Ethirkaalam Katchi ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ottapidaram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
05:51 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
DMK's P.M. Ramajeyam and TVK's P.Madhanraja are contesting for this seat among others
05:46 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 8,510 votes — context for May 4 count
Ottapidaram's 2021 election was won with a margin of 8,510 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
05:36 (IST) May 04
Ottapidaram Election Results: The final numbers in Ottapidaram — what to look for
The votes being counted in Ottapidaram May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
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.
Ottapidaram is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: M. Anusiya (Naam Tamilar Katchi), P.M.Ramajeyam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), C. Aruna Devi (Nam Naadu Nam Makkal Nam Ethirkaalam Katchi), K. Krishnasamy (Puthiya Tamilagam), R Sundararaj (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam), Subbulakshmi. S (Naam Indiar Party), C .Selvakumar (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), P .Mathanraja (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), M. Ananth (Independent), S .Muthuselvam (Independent), G .Murugan (Independent), M .Lakshmanan (Independent), and Vedaprakash. A (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Shunmugaiah M C of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Ottapidaram with a margin of 8,510 votes. The runner-up was P. Mohan of the AIADMK. round-by-round trends from Ottapidaram 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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