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Sankarapuram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s Rakesh R wins by 3,440 vote margin

Udhayasuriyan T (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Sudha M (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ramesh K (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rakesh R (All India An...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 16:48:33 IST

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16:48 (IST), May, 06

Sankarapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s Rakesh R wins by 3,440 vote margin

In Sankarapuram, Rakesh R of AIADMK secured victory, polling 80,250 votes and defeating DMK’s Udhayasuriyan T by a margin of 3,440 votes. TVK candidate Jagadesan A finished third with 67,624 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought electoral battle ending in an AIADMK win.

18:28 (IST), May, 04

Rishivandiyam Election Results 2026: TVK's Ashok Kumar G Ahead of Sitting DMK MLA

In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ashok Kumar G is currently in the lead with 53,927 votes. The incumbent DMK MLA, Karthikeyan K, is trailing with 57,535 votes, creating a margin of 3,608 votes between them. The vote counting is ongoing, and the final outcome for this constituency has not yet been announced.

18:17 (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 is currently the front-runner, having won 10 seats while leading in 103 more, giving it a tally of 113. 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 declared yet. TVK needs just 5 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Udhayasuriyan T trails AIADMK's Rakesh R

In Sankarapuram, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T finds himself trailing in the ongoing count, with AIADMK's Rakesh R currently leading the seat. Rakesh R, 38, has accumulated 41,400 votes so far, while the incumbent Udhayasuriyan T, who is seeking a return to the assembly, stands at 42,724 votes — giving the DMK candidate a narrow margin of 1,324 votes over his AIADMK rival, though counting is still in progress.

17:55 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads in hand.

17:44 (IST), May, 04

Rishivandiyam Election Results 2026: TVK's Ashok Kumar G Ahead of Sitting DMK MLA

In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ashok Kumar G is currently in the lead with 53,927 votes. The incumbent DMK MLA, Karthikeyan K, is trailing with 57,535 votes, creating a margin of 3,608 votes between them. The vote counting is ongoing, and the final outcome for this constituency has not yet been announced.

17:33 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally of 113, majority mark at 118

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu with a tally of 113 seats across 234 constituencies, having won 10 and leading in 103 more. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if current leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 won and 45 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared so far.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: Incumbent Udhayasuriyan T trails AIADMK's Rakesh R

In the Sankarapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T finds himself trailing in the ongoing count despite holding 42,724 votes. AIADMK's Rakesh R, 38, is currently leading the contest with 41,400 votes, putting the incumbent behind by 1,324 votes. Udhayasuriyan T, who is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, is under pressure as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu segment.

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17:11 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, giving it a combined tally of 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

17:00 (IST), May, 04

Ulundurpettai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Kumaraguru R leads by a narrow margin

In Ulundurpettai, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Kumaraguru R is currently leading with 65,639 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,402 votes over DMK's Vasanthavel G R, who has accumulated 64,237 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Manikannan. A.J, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

16:49 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, two seats short of majority mark

TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 116 seats — with 8 declared wins and leads in 108 more — just two short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed second with a tally of 48, having won 6 and leading in 42. AIADMK is currently leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, as counting continues across the state.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent trails as counting progresses

In Sankarapuram, Tamil Nadu, the counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T, who holds the constituency, is currently trailing as votes are tallied. The constituency-level numbers show the DMK trailing the leading candidate at this stage, with the final outcome yet to be confirmed.

16:27 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 45 seats and is leading in 40 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.

16:16 (IST), May, 04

Ulundurpettai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Kumaraguru R Edges Ahead

In Ulundurpettai, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Kumaraguru R is currently ahead in the vote count with 48,996 votes. DMK's Vasanthavel G R is right behind with 49,640 votes, making the difference a mere 644 votes. The current MLA for this seat is DMK's Manikannan A.J., who isn't currently in the top three positions being reported. The counting process is ongoing, and the final results are still awaited.

16:06 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 134 seats, well past 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 134 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats. AIADMK holds a tally of 45, with leads in 45 seats and no wins declared yet. DMK is leading in 33 seats with 3 wins, while Congress has secured 1 seat so far.

15:54 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Udhayasuriyan T trails in Tamil Nadu

In Sankarapuram, counting is still under way and the sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T finds himself trailing at this stage. The constituency, part of Tamil Nadu's assembly segment 79, had returned Udhayasuriyan T to the house in the previous term, but the current tally puts him behind as votes continue to be counted. No result has been declared yet for this seat.

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15:44 (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 trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, giving it a combined tally of 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, taking its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.

15:33 (IST), May, 04

Ulundurpettai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Kumaraguru R leads in Tamil Nadu seat

It looks like AIADMK's Kumaraguru R is ahead in Ulundurpettai with 37,287 votes. DMK's Vasanthavel G R is a bit behind with 38,387 votes, making the difference about 1,100 votes. The current holder of this Tamil Nadu seat is DMK's Manikannan A.J., who isn't in the top 3 right now. Counting is still happening.

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 these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 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.

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, taking its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.

14:49 (IST), May, 04

Rishivandiyam Election Result: TVK's Ashok Kumar G leads over sitting DMK MLA

In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ashok Kumar G is currently leading with 25,572 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan K, who is trailing in the count with 26,783 votes, putting the margin between the two at 1,211 votes. Counting is still underway, and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

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 seven seats ahead of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 39 seats with one seat already declared in its favour. Counting is still underway and no party has crossed the majority mark yet.

14:27 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Udhayasuriyan T leads by slim margin

In the Sankarapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T is currently leading the count with 23,644 votes. The 62-year-old graduate is holding on by a narrow margin of 254 votes over AIADMK's Rakesh R, who has accumulated 23,390 votes and is trailing closely behind. With counting still under way, the contest remains one of the tightest races to watch in Tamil Nadu today.

14:15 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 96, with 2 seats won and leads in 94 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats at this stage of counting.

14:05 (IST), May, 04

Rishivandiyam Election Result 2026: TVK's Ashok Kumar G leads over sitting DMK MLA

In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ashok Kumar G is currently leading with 23,258 votes, putting him ahead of DMK's Karthikeyan K, who has polled 23,761 votes. The margin between the two stands at 503 votes, making this a tight contest as counting continues. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan K, who is at present trailing in the count.

13:54 (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 it four seats past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. Congress and BJP are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively. No results have been formally declared so far across the state.

13:43 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Udhayasuriyan T leads by a slender margin

In the Sankarapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T is currently leading the count with 23,644 votes. The 62-year-old graduate is holding on by a margin of just 254 votes over AIADMK's Rakesh R, who has accumulated 23,390 votes and is trailing closely behind. With counting still in progress, the contest remains one of the tightest races to watch in Tamil Nadu today.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with leads in 83 seats and 2 seats already decided in its favour. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 33, having secured 1 seat with leads in 32 others. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state.

13:21 (IST), May, 04

Rishivandiyam Election Result 2026: TVK's Ashok Kumar G leads by a slender margin

In Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ashok Kumar G is currently leading with 20,555 votes, holding a margin of 424 over DMK's Karthikeyan K, who has polled 20,131 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan K, who is trailing in second place as counting continues. The contest remains extremely close with results yet to be declared.

13:10 (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, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 115 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of that threshold if these leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

12:59 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Udhayasuriyan T leads with narrow margin

In the Sankarapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T is currently leading the count with 21,269 votes. The 62-year-old graduate is holding a margin of 1,643 votes over AIADMK's Rakesh R, who has so far polled 19,626 votes and is trailing in second place. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared in this closely contested seat.

12:48 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads past majority mark in West Bengal counting

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

12:37 (IST), May, 04

Tirukkoyilur Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijay R Baranibalaaji is ahead in Tamil Nadu seat

In Tirukkoyilur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijay R Baranibalaaji is currently leading the vote count with 11,773 votes. AIADMK's Palanisamy S is behind with 13,308 votes, creating a difference of 1,535 votes between them. The seat is presently held by DMK's K.Ponmudy, who isn't among the top 3 candidates currently showing in the leading positions. Vote counting is still ongoing in this constituency.

12:27 (IST), May, 04

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

TVK is currently leading in 113 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just five short of the 118-seat majority mark. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 60 constituencies, while DMK is trailing further behind with leads in 40 seats. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has crossed the majority threshold yet.

12:15 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat

Counting is underway in Sankarapuram, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly constituencies. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is currently leading here, with sitting legislator Udhayasuriyan T holding the constituency for the party in the previous term. Results are yet to be declared as vote tallying continues across the state.

12:05 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority across the 126-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark 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 in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:55 (IST), May, 04

Ulundurpettai Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Kumaraguru R leads by a narrow margin

In Ulundurpettai, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Kumaraguru R is currently leading with 15,975 votes, holding a slender margin of 433 votes over DMK's Vasanthavel G R, who has accumulated 15,542 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Manikannan. A.J, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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 majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 44 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, counting remains active across the state and the final picture is still taking shape.

11:33 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Udhayasuriyan T trails in Tamil Nadu seat

In Sankarapuram, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly constituencies, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T, who has represented this seat, finds himself trailing as votes continue to be tallied. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Jagadesan A currently holds the lead in this contest.

11:23 (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, counting is underway with early leads painting a clear picture at this stage. NDA is currently leading in 79 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

11:13 (IST), May, 04

Tirukkoyilur Election Result 2026: TVK leads as DMK trails in early count

In the Tirukkoyilur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijay R Baranibalaaji is currently leading, with DMK's Dr Pon Gauthamsigamani trailing in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Ponmudy, 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.

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. No seats have been formally declared yet across the state. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though counting remains under way.

10:52 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: DMK incumbent Udhayasuriyan T leads early count

In the Sankarapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T is currently leading the count with 4,178 votes. The 62-year-old graduate is holding a margin of 963 votes over AIADMK's Rakesh R, who has accumulated 3,215 votes so far. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

10:42 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Results 2026: DMK's Udhayasuriyan T leads with 963-vote margin

In Sankarapuram, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T is currently leading the count with 4,178 votes. AIADMK's Rakesh R is trailing at 3,215 votes, leaving a margin of 963 between the two. Udhayasuriyan T, 62, holds the seat for DMK and is looking to defend it as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

10:31 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Sankarapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with no star candidate in the running based on available information. The sitting DMK legislator Udhayasuriyan T is not among the candidates reflected in the current count, and the seat remains undecided at this stage. Votes are still being tallied as the constituency awaits a clearer picture of where the final numbers will settle.

10:21 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 140 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 140 constituencies, leaving it just 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. TMC is trailing considerably, with leads in 51 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No results have been formally declared yet across the state, and counting continues.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Tirukkoyilur Election Result 2026: TVK leads as DMK trails in early count

In the Tirukkoyilur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijay R Baranibalaaji is currently leading, with DMK's Dr Pon Gauthamsigamani trailing behind in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.Ponmudy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be updated as counting progresses in this Tamil Nadu segment.

09:31 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: Two wins running — what 2026 holds for Sankarapuram

Udhayasuriyan T of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won both the 2016 and 2021 elections in Sankarapuram. the result will show how votes have been distributed in 2026.

09:25 (IST), May, 04

DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark still distant

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark. DMK holds the early advantage with leads in 69 constituencies, though the party still needs 49 more to reach that threshold. TVK is positioned second with leads in 32 seats. AIADMK is currently leading in 15 seats, with Congress showing leads in one. No party has won a seat yet as counting continues.

09:21 (IST), May, 04

Sankarapuram Election Results 2026: 22 candidates in the count May 4

Key candidates contesting in Sankarapuram include Udhayasuriyan T (DMK), Sudha M (BSP), Ramesh K (NTK), and Rakesh R (AIADMK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

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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.
Sankarapuram is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 22 candidates are contesting in 2026: Udhayasuriyan T (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Sudha M (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ramesh K (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rakesh R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Ramachandiran M (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Gangasekar A (MAKKAL SAKTHI KATCHI), Sanniyasi N (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), Nadarajan K (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Jagadesan A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Anbazhagan S (Independent), Kavikuil V (Independent), Samikkannu M (Independent), Durai Ezhilan P (Independent), Pachaiyappan K (Independent), Mani G (Independent), Manikandan P (Independent), Mayilamparai Mari A (Independent), Murugu K (Independent), Vignesh R (Independent), Vijay J (Independent), Jayaprakash K (Independent), and Harun Rasheeth J (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Udhayasuriyan T of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Sankarapuram. Udhayasuriyan T had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Sankarapuram 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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