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Salem South Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's Parthiban leads DMK by over 33,000 votes

Sofia. S (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Loganathan. M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Vinoth. J (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), B...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:55:40 IST

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15:55 (IST), May, 06

Salem South Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s Vijay Tamilan Parthiban A wins by 33,369 vote margin

In Salem South, Vijay Tamilan Parthiban A of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured a decisive victory with 91,371 votes, defeating DMK’s Loganathan M by 33,369 votes. AIADMK’s Vinoth J finished third with 50,216 votes.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Salem (North) Election Results 2026: TVK's Sivakumar leads DMK by 11,761 votes

In Salem (North), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sivakumar. K is currently leading with 77,742 votes, holding an 11,761-vote margin over DMK's Rajendran. R, who is trailing at 65,981 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's R. Rajendran, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

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 the largest tally at the moment, with 10 seats won and leads in 103 more, putting its combined count at 113. DMK has won 6 seats and is leading in 45, giving it a tally of 51. AIADMK is currently leading in 47 constituencies without a confirmed win yet.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK candidate leads by over 33,000 votes

In Salem (South), counting is still underway and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A is currently leading with 91,371 votes. The DMK's Loganathan. M is trailing at 58,002 votes, putting the margin between the two at 33,369. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A, who is 50 years old, is contesting from this Tamil Nadu constituency without a prior incumbency record in this seat.

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 hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Salem (West) Election Results 2026: TVK's Lakshmanan.S leads with a wide margin

In Salem (West), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Lakshmanan.S is currently leading with 1,03,311 votes, holding a margin of 64,045 over PMK's Karthe.M, who has polled 39,266 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Arul. 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.

17:32 (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, holding 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 so far, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK candidate leads with a wide margin

In Salem (South), counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A, aged 50, is currently leading with 90,648 votes, holding a margin of 33,203 over DMK's Loganathan. M, who has accumulated 57,445 votes so far. The sitting seat is held by ADMK's E.Balasubramanian, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates currently in the count.

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17:10 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark

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 leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5, trailing well behind the NDA. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Salem (North) Election Results 2026: TVK's Sivakumar leads DMK by over 9,000 votes

In Salem (North), TVK candidate Sivakumar. K is currently leading with 68,535 votes, holding a margin of 9,067 over DMK's Rajendran. R, who has so far polled 59,468 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's R. Rajendran, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues in Tamil Nadu.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

TVK within touching distance of majority in Tamil Nadu

Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where TVK has emerged as the front-runner with a tally of 116 seats — 8 declared wins and leads in 108 more. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 2 seats short if current leads hold. DMK sits on a tally of 48, with 6 wins and 42 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies without a declared win so far.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK candidate leads with over 31,000 votes

In Salem (South), counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A, aged 50, is currently leading with 86,376 votes, holding a margin of 31,731 over DMK's Loganathan. M, who has accumulated 54,645 votes so far. The sitting seat in this Tamil Nadu constituency is held by ADMK's E.Balasubramanian, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates currently in contention here.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 44 seats and is leading in 41 more, giving it a tally of 85. The LDF has won 26 seats and is leading in 10, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Veerapandi Election Results 2026: TVK's Palanivel leads by 3,899 votes over AIADMK

In the Veerapandi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Palanivel. M.S is currently leading with 54,734 votes, holding a margin of 3,899 over AIADMK's Sri Balaji Sugumar. S, who has accumulated 50,835 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Rajamuthu, M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

16:04 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 134 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 134 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and TVK needs 18 more seats to secure it if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45, while DMK has a tally of 36 across the state.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban leads by 28406 votes

In the Salem (South) constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A is currently leading with 73,414 votes, holding a margin of 28,406 over DMK's Loganathan. M, who has accumulated 45,008 votes so far. Counting is still under way, with neither candidate's result formally declared at this stage. The sitting legislator from ADMK, E.Balasubramanian, does not figure among the candidates in the current count.

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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 a combined tally of 23 seats, having won 12 and leading in 11 more. That tally is 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 further leads at this stage.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Salem (North) Election Results 2026: TVK's Sivakumar. K leads DMK's Rajendran. R by 7,892 votes

In Salem (North), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sivakumar. K is currently leading with 51,111 votes, holding a margin of 7,892 over DMK's Rajendran. R, who has accumulated 43,219 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's R. Rajendran, though counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.

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 majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30 seats including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting across the state is still under way.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban leads by over 22,000 votes

In the Salem (South) constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A is currently leading with 55,110 votes, holding a margin of 22,547 over DMK's Loganathan. M, who has accumulated 32,563 votes so far. Parthiban, 50, is contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket and has built a commanding lead as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats, still needing 68 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Sankari Election Result: DMK's Manikandan. M leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Sankari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Manikandan. M is currently leading the count, with AIADMK's Vetrivel. S trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Sundararajan, S., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and a final result is yet to be declared.

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 the party seven seats ahead of the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 40 constituencies. Counting is still underway, and no party has crossed the winning line yet with all declared results still pending across the state.

14:26 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban leads with a strong margin

In the Salem (South) constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A is currently leading with 55,110 votes, pulling ahead of DMK's Loganathan. M, who has gathered 32,563 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 22,547 votes as counting continues. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A, aged 50, represents the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in this seat, with results yet to be declared.

14:14 (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 threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 84, with 8 seats won and leads in 76 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 3 seats and leading in 35. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Salem (West) Election Results 2026: TVK's Lakshmanan.S leads with a strong margin

In Salem (West), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Lakshmanan.S is currently leading with 39,660 votes, holding a margin of 22,570 over PMK's Karthe.M, who has accumulated 17,090 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by PMK's Arul. R, 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 ahead of the 118 needed for a majority, if these leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is trailing in 42. Counting is still underway across the state, with no seats declared so far.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK candidate leads DMK rival by over 22,000 votes

In Salem (South), Tamil Nadu, the count so far has TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A holding a firm lead with 55,110 votes against DMK's Loganathan. M, who has accumulated 32,563 votes. The margin between the two stands at 22,547 votes with counting still under way. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A, 50, is a General category candidate who has cleared his 12th standard and carries one criminal case on record.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is 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 independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Sankari Election Results 2026: DMK's Manikandan Ahead in Tamil Nadu Seat

In Tamil Nadu's Sankari constituency, DMK's Manikandan. M is currently in the lead with 28,652 votes. TVK's Senthilkumar. K is behind with 33,796 votes, creating a difference of 5,144 votes between them. The seat is presently held by ADMK's Sundararajan, S., who isn't currently in the top 3 positions being reported.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 115 seats, three 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 115 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is leading in 55 seats, while DMK holds leads in 41. No party has crossed the majority mark yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK candidate leads with 14,774-vote margin

In Salem (South), counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A, aged 50, is currently leading with 39,000 votes, holding a margin of 14,774 over DMK's Loganathan. M, who has accumulated 24,226 votes so far. The sitting seat is held by ADMK's E.Balasubramanian, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates currently in contention in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

12:46 (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 94 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:36 (IST), May, 04

Veerapandi Election Result 2026: TVK's Palanivel leads as counting continues

In the Veerapandi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Palanivel. M.S is currently leading the count, with 17,460 votes recorded so far. AIADMK candidate Sri Balaji Sugumar. S is trailing in the contest with 18,448 votes tallied at this stage. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Rajamuthu, M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way.

12:25 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of Tamil Nadu majority mark

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. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid as results continue to come in from across the state.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban leads with 12725-vote margin

In Salem (South), counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A, aged 50, is currently leading with 34,217 votes, holding a margin of 12,725 over DMK's Loganathan. M, who has accumulated 21,492 votes so far. The constituency, which falls under Tamil Nadu, is watching a closely contested count as the numbers continue to come in.

12:04 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Sankari Election Results 2026: DMK's Manikandan. M leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Sankari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Manikandan. M is currently leading the count with 21,253 votes. AIADMK's Vetrivel. S is trailing with 25,360 votes, putting the margin between the two at 4,107 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Sundararajan, S., who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 157 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 157 constituencies and sitting well past the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is the next closest, leading in 42 seats, while DMK holds leads in 23. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold if these leads hold, though no results have been formally declared yet across the state.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban leads with a 9952-vote margin

In Salem (South), counting is still underway with TVK candidate Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A holding a clear lead at this stage. The 50-year-old has accumulated 24,279 votes so far, pulling ahead of DMK's Loganathan. M, who stands at 14,327 votes. The gap between the two currently sits at 9,952 votes, with Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A maintaining his position at the top of the count in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 63 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, placing it 8 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. 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 seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Veerapandi Election Result 2026: TVK's Palanivel leads as counting progresses

In the Veerapandi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Palanivel. M.S is currently leading the count with 9,220 votes, while AIADMK's Sri Balaji Sugumar. S is trailing with 10,641 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Rajamuthu, M., who 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. Let me count: 71 words. Good.

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 it well past the majority mark of 118 with no seats formally declared yet. DMK, which held 133 seats in the previous assembly, is leading in 42 constituencies at this stage. AIADMK is ahead in 29 seats, while BJP is leading in 2. Counting continues across the state.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban leads in Salem (South)

In Salem (South), Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A is currently leading the count with 14,415 votes, holding a margin of 6,074 votes over DMK's Loganathan. M, who has gathered 8,341 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and no result has been declared yet. The sitting seat is held by ADMK's E.Balasubramanian, who is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

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, NDA is currently leading in 13 constituencies, leaving it three seats short of that 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.

10:30 (IST), May, 04

Sankari Election Results 2026: DMK's Manikandan. M in the lead as counting progresses

In Tamil Nadu's Sankari constituency, DMK's Manikandan. M is currently ahead in the vote count with 6,180 votes. TVK's Senthilkumar. K is trailing with 6,375 votes counted so far, creating a 195-vote difference between them. The current seat holder, ADMK's Sundararajan, S., is not among the top three candidates at this stage. The counting process is ongoing, and the final outcome has not yet been announced.

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 constituencies, leaving the party 50 seats short of that threshold. TVK is close behind with leads in 63 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 41. Congress is ahead in 3 seats and BJP has yet to open its account at this stage of counting.

10:09 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Salem (South) constituency of Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is currently leading as vote counting progresses. The sitting seat is held by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, with E.Balasubramanian as the incumbent. Results are yet to be declared, and the final outcome for this Tamil Nadu assembly seat remains to be confirmed.

09:59 (IST), May, 04

Salem (South) Election Results 2026: TVK's Vijay Tamilan Parthiban leads early count

In Salem (South), Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with TVK candidate Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A currently leading the tally at 5,069 votes. DMK's Loganathan. M is trailing with 2,818 votes, putting the margin between the two at 2,251 votes at this stage. The seat is currently held by ADMK's E.Balasubramanian, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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 with leads in 69 constituencies, though the party still needs 49 more to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is showing early presence with leads in 32 seats. AIADMK is currently leading in 15 seats, with no party having crossed the winning threshold at this stage of counting.

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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.

Salem (South) is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Salem Lok Sabha segment. 19 candidates are contesting in 2026: Sofia. S (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Loganathan. M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Vinoth. J (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Bas Madheswaran (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Vijay Tamilan Parthiban. A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Ambedkar. C (Independent), Santhosh. S (Independent), Sundaram. R (Independent), Sumathi. P (Independent), Padmanapan. M (Independent), Palaniappan. M (Independent), Parthiban. A (Independent), Parthiban. V (Independent), Praveen Kumar. M (Independent), Mayakannan. N (Independent), Loganathan. M (Independent), Loganathan. M (Independent), Varatharajan. S.P (Independent), and Jayaraj. S (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, E.Balasubramanian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Salem (South). In 2016, Sakthivel A B of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 30,453 votes. round-by-round trends from Salem (South) 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.