Ramanathapuram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 12,459-vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 23:35:54 IST
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Ramanathapuram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 12,459-vote margin

Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Gbs K.Nagendran (Bharatiya Janata Party), S.M. Muthu Kesavan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), J. Abubakkar Sithick (Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Shahul Hameed (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), C. Parirajan (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), S. Murugaboopathy (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Kan Ilango (Independent), Karthigai Pandi (Independent), A. Chinna Raja (Independent), Balakrishnan (Independent), Pullani (Independent), and K. Maleswaran (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Ramanathapuram 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. Ramanathapuram is a General constituency. In 2021, Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 50,312 votes. The 2016 winner was M. Manikandan of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Ramanathapuram in 2026.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading with 54,580 votes, holding a margin of 11,440 over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has gathered 43,140 votes so far and remains in the trailing position as tallying continues.
14:17 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 199 seats, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 77 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Mudhukulathur Election Results 2026: DMK's Rajakannappan leads with a margin of 6,999 votes
In Mudhukulathur, Tamil Nadu, the counting is underway with DMK's R.S.Rajakannappan currently leading the race. The 77-year-old sitting MLA has accumulated 31,345 votes so far, holding a margin of 6,999 votes over TVK's Malarvizhi. B, who is trailing with 24,346 votes. Rajakannappan, a graduate with no criminal cases on record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
13:55 (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 beyond 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.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Muthuramalingam leads with 12,113-vote margin
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 49,927 votes. The 54-year-old incumbent is holding a margin of 12,113 votes over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has accumulated 37,814 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.
13:33 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 6 seats and is leading in 17 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 and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Tiruvadanai Election Update: AIADMK's M.Keerthika Edges Ahead of Congress
In the Tiruvadanai constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's M.Keerthika is currently in the lead. She has secured 23,349 votes, while Congress candidate Rm. Karumanickam has garnered 25,420 votes. This puts the margin between them at 2,071 votes. It's worth noting that the seat is presently held by Congress's Rm. Karumanikam. The vote counting is ongoing, and a final result for this constituency has not yet been announced.
13:11 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, needs 3 more for Tamil Nadu majority
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. With no results declared yet, the final picture across Tamil Nadu remains in motion.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Muthuramalingam leads with 9,763-vote margin
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 42,763 votes to his name. The 54-year-old incumbent holds a margin of 9,763 votes over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has gathered 33,000 votes so far and is trailing in second place. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
12:49 (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 16 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 25 seats, with 2 seats already won and leads in 23 more. SPA is trailing considerably with a tally of 3, having won 1 seat and leading in 2 others.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Tiruvadanai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's M.Keerthika Ahead of Congress Candidate
In the Tiruvadanai constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's M.Keerthika is currently in the lead with 10,748 votes. Congress candidate Rm. Karumanickam is trailing with 12,234 votes, creating a margin of 1,486 votes between them. The seat is presently held by Congress's Rm. Karumanikam. Vote counting is ongoing, and no official result has been declared for this constituency yet.
12:29 (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 57 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 42 seats. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared yet across the state.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the race, holding a margin of 11,159 votes over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who is trailing with 24,926 votes against Muthuramalingam's 36,085.
12:07 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it just 7 seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and counting continues.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Mudhukulathur Election Results 2026: DMK's Rajakannappan leads with 3,068-vote margin
In Mudhukulathur, Tamil Nadu, the counting reflects DMK's R.S.Rajakannappan holding a lead of 3,068 votes over TVK's Malarvizhi. B, with 17,683 votes against 14,615. The 77-year-old graduate and sitting MLA is currently ahead as votes continue to be tallied. The seat is currently held by DMK's R.S.Rajakannappan, who is looking to retain it with counting still under way.
11:45 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 155 constituencies — well past the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 44 seats, while DMK holds leads in 23. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in motion, though TVK's current position puts it firmly on course for a majority if these leads hold.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent leads as counting continues
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the contest, keeping the party's hold on this seat intact for now as votes continue to be tallied across the rounds.
11:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark still three seats away
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, putting the party just three seats short of that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, leaving the tally entirely in the leads column at this stage. TMC is trailing with leads in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Mudhukulathur Election Results 2026: TVK's Malarvizhi. B Edges Ahead of DMK Incumbent
In Mudhukulathur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Malarvizhi. B is currently in the lead with 9,163 votes. The sitting MLA, R.S.Rajakannappan of the DMK, is trailing with 10,077 votes. This puts the current margin between the two at 914 votes. DMK's R.S.Rajakannappan, who is seeking re-election, finds himself behind at this stage of the vote count.
11:04 (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, well past the majority mark of 118, though no seats have been formally declared yet. DMK is leading in 35 constituencies, while AIADMK holds leads in 23. If the current trends hold, TVK would be on course for a comfortable majority in the state assembly.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: BJP's Nagendran leads as DMK incumbent trails
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting has thrown up an unexpected picture so far. BJP candidate Gbs K.Nagendran, 57, is currently leading with 6,968 votes, while sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is trailing at 19,059 votes, putting the margin between the two at 12,091 votes in favour of Nagendran. The result in this seat is yet to be declared as counting continues.
10:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark
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. The party holds a tally of 156 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats and would need 54 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the state.
10:36 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result 2026: J. Abubakkar Sithick's APTMK tally being counted in Ramanathapuram
J. Abubakkar Sithick, contesting on a Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ramanathapuram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Paramakudi Election Results 2026: DMK's Kathiravan leads by narrow margin
In Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Advocate. Kathiravan. K.K is currently leading with 5,330 votes, holding a slender margin of 94 over TVK's Gopirajan. G, who has accumulated 5,236 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Murugesan S, though Murugesan S 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.
10:26 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Ramanathapuram
Votes cast in Ramanathapuram 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 Ramanathapuram.
10:23 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 47 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 71 seats, leaving the party 47 short of that threshold. TVK is close behind with leads in 62 constituencies, while AIADMK is leading in 43 seats. Congress holds leads in 3 seats and BJP is yet to open its account at this stage of counting.
10:16 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Ramanathapuram
As counting advances in Ramanathapuram, 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.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam holds the lead at this stage, keeping the party's position in this seat intact as votes continue to be tallied across the rounds.
10:06 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: How is C. Parirajan faring? Watching the Ramanathapuram count
C. Parirajan, contesting on a Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ramanathapuram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with 929-vote margin
In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, DMK's Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading with 5,806 votes, holding a margin of 929 over TVK's Shahul Hameed, who has accumulated 4,877 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Muthuramalingam, who currently holds the seat, is looking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied in this constituency.
09:56 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Ramanathapuram fits into the broader picture
Ramanathapuram is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 13 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in early count
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with no star flag active among the listed candidates, so the update rests on the constituency picture as it stands. Sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam, 54, is currently leading the count, with BJP's Gbs K.Nagendran trailing closely behind. The two candidates are separated by a narrow margin of 44 votes at this stage, keeping the contest tight as counting continues.
09:46 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: The verdict is building — round by round in Ramanathapuram
With the count now under way in Ramanathapuram, 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.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result 2026: DMK's Muthuramalingam leads with slim margin
In Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam is currently leading the count with 2,775 votes. BJP's Gbs K.Nagendran is trailing close behind with 2,819 votes tallied, keeping the gap between the two at a narrow 44 votes. Muthuramalingam, who currently holds the seat for DMK, is looking to retain his position as counting progresses in this constituency.
09:36 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results: Independents in the fray: Ramanathapuram's non-party contestants
6 independent candidates are also in the fray in Ramanathapuram — including Kan Ilango, Karthigai Pandi, A. Chinna Raja and 3 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
09:26 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Ramanathapuram count is evolving
As counting progresses in Ramanathapuram, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
09:25 (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, currently leading in 69 constituencies. The party needs 49 more seats to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is making its presence felt with leads in 32 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 15. No party has crossed the majority threshold as counting continues across the state.
09:16 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count
Candidates representing DMK, BJP, NTK, APTMK, TVK, VTVTK, CPI(ML)(L), IND are contesting in Ramanathapuram and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with no candidate having pulled decisively clear at this stage. The sitting seat is held by DMK's Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam, though the incumbent does not feature among the candidates currently being tracked in the count. Early trends from this assembly segment will be watched closely as the picture from Tamil Nadu's 234-seat house continues to develop.
09:06 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Ramanathapuram
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Ramanathapuram, 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.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Result 2026: APTMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Ramanathapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, APTMK candidate Dr.J. Abubakkar Sithick is currently leading as votes are being counted. The seat is currently held by DMK's Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. TVK's Shahul Hameed is also in the contest, with counting still under way and the final picture yet to emerge.
08:56 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Ramanathapuram counts its 2026 votes
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Ramanathapuram with a margin of 50,312 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
08:46 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: How is Gbs K.Nagendran faring? Watching the Ramanathapuram count
Gbs K.Nagendran, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ramanathapuram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:36 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results: How Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is positioned in Ramanathapuram
The Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded J. Abubakkar Sithick in Ramanathapuram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:26 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count
In 2021, D. Kuppuramu of the BJP was the runner-up in Ramanathapuram. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
08:18 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
Counting of votes begins; DMK's Katharbatsha (a) Muthuramalingam, TVK's E.K.Sahul Hameed, and BJP's Shri GBS K. Nagendran in fray
08:16 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Ramanathapuram's count concludes
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Ramanathapuram, 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 Ramanathapuram.
08:06 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 234: how Ramanathapuram contributes to Tamil Nadu's tally
Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Ramanathapuram's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
07:56 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results: Ramanathapuram's result adds to Tamil Nadu's state-wide picture
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Ramanathapuram's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
07:46 (IST) May 04
Ramanathapuram Election Results 2026: Ramanathapuram's final tally — what it will reveal
The votes being counted in Ramanathapuram 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.
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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.
Ramanathapuram is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Gbs K.Nagendran (Bharatiya Janata Party), S.M. Muthu Kesavan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), J. Abubakkar Sithick (Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Shahul Hameed (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), C. Parirajan (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), S. Murugaboopathy (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Kan Ilango (Independent), Karthigai Pandi (Independent), A. Chinna Raja (Independent), Balakrishnan (Independent), Pullani (Independent), and K. Maleswaran (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Katharbatcha Muthuramalingam of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Ramanathapuram with a margin of 50,312 votes. The runner-up was D. Kuppuramu of the BJP. In 2016, M. Manikandan of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 33,222 votes. round-by-round trends from Ramanathapuram 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.