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Ranipet Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Thahira wins by 5,787 vote margin

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:45:22 IST

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Ranipet Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Thahira wins by 5,787 vote margin

R. Gandhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), V.M. Karthikeyan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Thaarikha Salman (Naam Tamilar Katchi), J.Jeniferjanet (Bahujan Samaj Party), Thahira (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), S.Munisamy (Anti Corruption Dynamic Party), N.Viswanathan (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), J. Hassain (Independent), K. Sakthivel Nathan (Independent), N. Sugumar (Independent), V. Suresh (Independent), V. Dharmendiran (Independent), A. Nareshkumar (Independent), J. Mohan (Independent), and S.Jayaprakash (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Ranipet 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. Ranipet is a General constituency. In 2021, R.Gandhi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 16,498 votes. The 2016 winner was R. Gandhi of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Ranipet in 2026.

09:38 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results: Ranipet in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect

As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Ranipet'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.

09:28 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi's stake in May 4 Ranipet count

The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Thaarikha Salman in Ranipet. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:25 (IST) May 04

DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant

Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly put DMK out in front with leads in 69 constituencies, though the party still needs 49 more to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is showing a presence in 32 seats so far, while AIADMK holds leads in 15. Congress is currently leading in one seat. No party has crossed the winning threshold at this stage of counting.

09:18 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results 2026: How Ranipet'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. Ranipet's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

09:14 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Result: No star candidate, counting under way in Tamil Nadu

In the Ranipet assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently under way with no declared result yet. The sitting seat, held by DMK's R.Gandhi, is being closely watched as votes are tallied. BJP candidate V.M. Karthikeyan, aged 55, is among those in the frame, alongside S.Munisamy of the Anti Corruption Dynamic Party, as the final picture in this constituency takes shape.

09:08 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Ranipet, 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.

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09:04 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results 2026: BJP's Karthikeyan leads as counting progresses

In the Ranipet assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, BJP candidate V.M. Karthikeyan is currently leading as votes are being counted. The seat is currently held by DMK's R.Gandhi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. S.Munisamy of the Anti Corruption Dynamic Party is also among those showing in the early count at this stage.

08:58 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results 2026: V.M. Karthikeyan's BJP tally being counted in Ranipet

V.M. Karthikeyan, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ranipet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:48 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count

Ranipet is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 15 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

08:38 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Ranipet match 2021's gap?

The 2021 election in Ranipet was won with a margin of 16,498 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

08:28 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Ranipet

As counting advances in Ranipet, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 15 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

08:19 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates

Counting of votes begins; DMK's Vinoth Gandhi and TVK's Dhaheera are contesting for this seat among others

08:18 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results 2026: Ranipet's 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Ranipet, 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.

08:08 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Result 2026: How is J.Jeniferjanet faring? Watching the Ranipet count

J.Jeniferjanet, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ranipet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:58 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Assembly Election Results 2026: Ranipet among Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies May 4

Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Ranipet'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.

07:48 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Ranipet's electoral landscape has shifted

In the 2021 Assembly Election, R.Gandhi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Ranipet with a margin of 16,498 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

07:38 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 16,498 votes — context for May 4 count

Ranipet's 2021 election was won with a margin of 16,498 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

07:28 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Ranipet's count

Votes cast in Ranipet 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 Ranipet.

07:18 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Ranipet

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded V.M. Karthikeyan in Ranipet. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:08 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Assembly Election Results 2026: Ranipet's electoral journey: three elections in focus

Ranipet saw R. Gandhi of the DMK win in 2016, followed by R.Gandhi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.

06:58 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Elections 2026: Counting day focus: Thahira of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Thahira, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ranipet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:48 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Elections 2026: Watching the tallies build in Ranipet

In Ranipet, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.

06:38 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026

In 2021, S. M. Sukumar of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Ranipet. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

06:28 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results: Has Ranipet's vote pattern shifted since 2021?

As counting progresses in Ranipet, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when R.Gandhi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

06:18 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading

Early trends from Ranipet should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

06:08 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results: Thaarikha Salman (NTK) awaits the round-wise verdict

Thaarikha Salman, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ranipet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

05:58 (IST) May 04

Ranipet Election Results 2026: The 15 contestants whose votes are being counted

Key candidates contesting in Ranipet include R. Gandhi (DMK), V.M. Karthikeyan (BJP), Thaarikha Salman (NTK), and J.Jeniferjanet (BSP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

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.

Ranipet is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: R. Gandhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), V.M. Karthikeyan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Thaarikha Salman (Naam Tamilar Katchi), J.Jeniferjanet (Bahujan Samaj Party), Thahira (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), S.Munisamy (Anti Corruption Dynamic Party), N.Viswanathan (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), J. Hassain (Independent), K. Sakthivel Nathan (Independent), N. Sugumar (Independent), V. Suresh (Independent), V. Dharmendiran (Independent), A. Nareshkumar (Independent), J. Mohan (Independent), and S.Jayaprakash (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, R.Gandhi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Ranipet with a margin of 16,498 votes. The runner-up was S. M. Sukumar of the AIADMK. In 2016, R. Gandhi of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 7,896 votes. round-by-round trends from Ranipet 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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