Rajapalayam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Jegadeshwari K wins by 10,605 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:43:56 IST
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Rajapalayam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Jegadeshwari K wins by 10,605 vote margin

Karthikeyan. T.E. (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Thangapandian. S (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Priscilla Pandian. J (Bharatiya Janata Party), Nasrin Banu. T (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Ramadevi. T (Puthiya Tamilagam), Jegadeshwari. K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Harish. A (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Alagupandian. A (Independent), Alagumurugan. S (Independent), Ganesan. K (Independent), Shanmugachandra Velavan. C.C (Independent), Saravanan. G (Independent), Samuel Raj (Independent), Selvakumar. A (Independent), Selvi. K (Independent), Thangapandi. B (Independent), Balamurugan. V (Independent), Manmathan. M (Independent), Muthulakshmi. R (Independent), Murugan. D (Independent), Vijendran. G (Independent), and Jegathishwari. N (Independent) — 22 candidates contesting from Rajapalayam 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. Rajapalayam is a General constituency. In 2021, Thangapandian S. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 3,898 votes. The 2016 winner was S. Thangappandian of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Rajapalayam in 2026.
15:43 (IST) May 06
Rajapalayam Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s Jegadeshwari K wins by 10,605 vote margin
In Rajapalayam, Jegadeshwari K of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the seat with 65,548 votes, defeating DMK’s Thangapandian S by 10,605 votes. BJP’s Priscilla Pandian J came third with 36,318 votes.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Sattur Election Result 2026: TVK's Ajith. M leads as counting continues
In the Sattur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's Ajith. M is currently leading the count with 26,175 votes. BJP's Nainar Nagenthran is trailing with 30,618 votes recorded across the tally. The seat is currently held by DMK's Raghuraman, A.R.R., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.
18:18 (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, 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 each leading in 3 seats.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Rajapalayam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently under way with the DMK holding the lead. Thangapandian. S, the DMK candidate, is leading the contest at this stage of the count. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as tallying continues across rounds in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
17:56 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and holds leads in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in Assam.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Srivilliputhur Election Results 2026: TVK's Karthik.A leads by 4,362 votes
In Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karthik.A is currently leading with 51,517 votes, holding a margin of 4,362 over CPI's Mahalingam.P, who has gathered 47,155 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Manraj, E.M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:34 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with 113-seat tally, majority mark at 118
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and 103 leads — and sitting just five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed 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 each leading in 3 seats apiece.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Rajapalayam assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is currently in the lead. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this seat. The contest here remains live, with the final outcome still to emerge from the counting hall.
17:11 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are in play and 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA has built a commanding position. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, taking its tally to 19, which already crosses the majority mark. If these leads hold, NDA will secure a majority in the union territory. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6 seats, with 5 won and 1 leading.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Srivilliputhur Election Result 2026: TVK's Karthik.A leads by a narrow margin
In Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karthik.A is currently leading with 43,428 votes, holding a margin of 1,192 votes over CPI's Mahalingam.P, who has accumulated 42,236 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Manraj, E.M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final 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 if those leads hold. DMK has 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
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Rajapalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is currently leading as vote counting progresses. Thangapandian. S of DMK holds the lead at this stage, with the result yet to be declared. The seat is being watched closely as the numbers continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu constituency.
16:27 (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 a combined tally of 22 seats — 12 won and 10 where it is currently leading — putting it in a position to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 where it is leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Sattur Election Result 2026: TVK's Ajith. M leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In the Sattur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ajith. M is currently leading the count with 17,910 votes. BJP's Nainar Nagenthran is trailing in the contest with 18,793 votes tallied so far as rounds continue. The result is yet to be declared, and the numbers remain in flux as counting proceeds. DMK's Raghuraman, A.R.R., who currently holds the seat, is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions, making this a closely watched seat in the state's ongoing tally.
16:06 (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 currently leading in 134 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats and putting it well on course to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. AIADMK has a tally of 45 seats, all leads, while DMK sits at 36 with 3 declared wins and 33 leads.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK's Thangapandian. S leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Rajapalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently under way with DMK candidate Thangapandian. S holding a lead as votes continue to be tallied. The result for this seat is yet to be declared, and the final outcome will become clearer as the counting progresses through the remaining rounds.
15:44 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 3 seats outright and holds leads in 207 more, giving it a tally of 210. TMC, which is trailing, has won 1 seat and is leading in 69, for a tally of 70. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Sivakasi Election Results 2026: TVK's Keerthana S leads by 1,572 votes
In the Sivakasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Keerthana S is currently leading with 21,495 votes, holding a margin of 1,572 over AIADMK's Rajenthrabhalaji K T, who has accumulated 19,923 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ashokan.G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
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 majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK holds leads in 29 constituencies with one seat already declared in its favour. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more at this stage of counting.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result 2026: DMK's Thangapandian leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is under way in the Rajapalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK's Thangapandian. S is currently leading the race. The seat, which falls under constituency number 202, remains keenly contested as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet, and the final outcome in Rajapalayam will become clear once the counting process concludes.
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 and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Sattur Election Result 2026: TVK's Ajith. M leads by 654 votes in Tamil Nadu
In the Sattur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's Ajith. M is currently leading with 11,148 votes, holding a margin of 654 over DMK's Kadarkarairaj. A, who has accumulated 10,494 votes so far. BJP's Nainar Nagenthran is trailing in third place with 9,717 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Raghuraman, A.R.R., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
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 just seven short of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 39 seats with one declared win. BJP and Congress are each leading in two seats at this stage of counting.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Rajapalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the DMK holding the lead at this stage. The seat has drawn attention with results yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied. DMK's presence at the top of the count keeps the constituency firmly in focus as the final numbers take shape.
14:15 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 11 seats and is leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Sivakasi Election Result 2026: TVK's Keerthana S leads in Sivakasi
In the Sivakasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Keerthana S is currently leading with 14,457 votes, holding a margin of 1,261 votes over AIADMK's Rajenthrabhalaji K T, who has accumulated 15,718 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ashokan.G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 ahead of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 42 seats. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state.
13:43 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is under way in Rajapalayam, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly constituencies, and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is currently in front. DMK's Thangapandian. S holds the lead at this stage of counting, with the result yet to be declared. Rajapalayam falls under constituency number 202 in the Tamil Nadu assembly.
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, and if these leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the union territory.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Sivakasi Election Result 2026: TVK's Keerthana S leads in close contest
In the Sivakasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Keerthana S is currently leading with 14,457 votes, while AIADMK's Rajenthrabhalaji K T is trailing at 15,718 votes, with the two separated by a margin of 1,261 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ashokan G, 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, with the majority mark set at 118. TVK is currently leading in 115 constituencies, leaving it 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 yet as results continue to come in.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK's Thangapandian. S holds the lead in Tamil Nadu
In the Rajapalayam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Thangapandian. S is currently leading the seat, keeping the ruling alliance's hopes alive in this constituency. The race remains open as votes continue to be tallied across rounds in Rajapalayam.
12:47 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are currently leading in 26 seats, trailing the front-runner by a considerable distance. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Sattur Election Results 2026: TVK's Ajith. M leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In the Sattur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ajith. M is currently leading with 9,037 votes, holding a margin of 681 votes over DMK's Kadarkarairaj. A, who has accumulated 8,356 votes so far. BJP's Nainar Nagenthran is trailing in third place with 7,164 votes at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Raghuraman, A.R.R., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:27 (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 the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, just five seats away from that threshold if the leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. Results are yet to be declared in any seat as counting continues across the state.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK's Thangapandian. S Ahead in Counting
In Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, DMK's Thangapandian. S is currently in the lead with 12,761 votes. TVK's Jegadeshwari. K is behind with 17,860 votes, creating a difference of 5,099 votes as the counting progresses. The final result for this constituency hasn't been announced yet, and the race is still on with votes being tallied.
12:05 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Sattur Election Results 2026: TVK's Ajith. M leads by a narrow 48 votes
In Sattur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ajith. M is currently leading with 6,018 votes, holding a slender margin of 48 over DMK's Kadarkarairaj. A, who has accumulated 5,970 votes. BJP's Nainar Nagenthran is trailing in third place with 4,970 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Raghuraman, A.R.R., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
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 118-seat majority mark if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 44 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet across the state.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In the Rajapalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with DMK's Thangapandian. S holding a lead in the early stages. The seat, which falls under constituency number 202, remains closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet from this Tamil Nadu segment.
11:23 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 63 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Srivilliputhur Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Chandraprabha.M leads early count
In Srivilliputhur, AIADMK candidate Chandraprabha.M is currently leading as counting progresses in this Tamil Nadu constituency. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Manraj, E.M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. PT's Dr. Shyam Krishnasamy is also showing in the early count, keeping the contest active as results continue to come in from Srivilliputhur.
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 those leads hold. DMK is leading in 35 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 25. TVK would need its current leads to firm up to cross the majority threshold. Counting across the state is still under way, with no seats declared yet.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Rajapalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK holding the lead at this stage. The seat has drawn attention as results continue to trickle in from across the state. No result has been declared yet, and the final outcome for this Tamil Nadu assembly seat remains to be confirmed as counting progresses.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result 2026: Thangapandian. S of DMK ahead in early count
In Tamil Nadu's Rajapalayam constituency, DMK candidate Thangapandian. S is currently in the lead with 2,938 votes. TVK's Jegadeshwari. K is behind with 4,093 votes, creating a difference of 1,155 votes between them as counting progresses. The incumbent for this seat is DMK's Thangapandian S., and the final result is still pending as counting continues.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
No candidate in the Rajapalayam constituency carries a star flag in the current data, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. Counting is underway in this Tamil Nadu seat, where the sitting DMK legislator Thangapandian S. is the incumbent. The contest is still developing, and early trends are being watched closely as figures come in from the Rajapalayam assembly segment.
10:21 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats and would need 30 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Srivilliputhur Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Chandraprabha.M leads early count
In Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Chandraprabha.M is currently leading as counting gets underway. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Manraj, E.M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. PT's Dr. Shyam Krishnasamy is also showing in the early count from this constituency. Votes are still being tallied and the final picture is yet to emerge from Srivilliputhur.
09:25 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 49 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 69 constituencies, leaving the party 49 seats short of that threshold. TVK is showing early presence with leads in 32 seats. AIADMK is leading in 15, while Congress holds a lead in one seat. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Rajapalayam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
Neither candidate in the Rajapalayam assembly constituency carries a star flag in the current count, so the focus here stays on the broader contest. Counting is underway in this Tamil Nadu seat, where the sitting DMK legislator Thangapandian S. is not among the candidates tracked in the current returns. The constituency is seeing an active count with results yet to be declared.
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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.
Rajapalayam is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 22 candidates are contesting in 2026: Karthikeyan. T.E. (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Thangapandian. S (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Priscilla Pandian. J (Bharatiya Janata Party), Nasrin Banu. T (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Ramadevi. T (Puthiya Tamilagam), Jegadeshwari. K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Harish. A (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Alagupandian. A (Independent), Alagumurugan. S (Independent), Ganesan. K (Independent), Shanmugachandra Velavan. C.C (Independent), Saravanan. G (Independent), Samuel Raj (Independent), Selvakumar. A (Independent), Selvi. K (Independent), Thangapandi. B (Independent), Balamurugan. V (Independent), Manmathan. M (Independent), Muthulakshmi. R (Independent), Murugan. D (Independent), Vijendran. G (Independent), and Jegathishwari. N (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Thangapandian S. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Rajapalayam with a margin of 3,898 votes. The runner-up was K. Gopalsamy of the AIADMK. In 2016, S. Thangappandian of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 4,802 votes. round-by-round trends from Rajapalayam 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.