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Sulur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's Nm.Sukumar leads over DMK rival by 11,480 votes

V.P.Kandasamy (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Thalapathy Murugesan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Rajasekaran (Naam Ta...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 22:53:45 IST

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22:53 (IST), May, 06

Sulur Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s NM. Sukumar wins by 4,790 vote margin

In Sulur, NM. Sukumar of TVK secured victory after polling 90,531 votes and defeating AIADMK’s V.P. Kandasamy by a margin of 4,790 votes. DMK candidate Thalapathy Murugesan finished third with 83,654 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought triangular contest ending in a TVK win.

11:41 (IST), May, 05

Sulur Assembly Election Results 2026: NM Sukumar wins for TVK, registers 4,790-vote lead

In Sulur, NM Sukumar of TVK secured a narrow victory, polling 90,531 votes and defeating AIADMK’s V P Kandasamy by a margin of 4,790 votes. DMK’s Thalapathy Murugesan finished a close third with 83,654 votes, as the constituency witnessed a tightly contested three-way battle ending in a TVK win.

18:18 (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 113 seats, having won 10 and leading in 103, leaving the party just 5 seats short of a majority if current leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, comprising 6 wins and 45 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's Nm.Sukumar is currently leading the count with 80,550 votes, holding a margin of 11,480 over DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan, who has gathered 69,070 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared, with counting still in progress. The sitting seat was held by ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., who is not among the candidates currently in contention at this stage.

17:55 (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 mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.

17:44 (IST), May, 04

Coimbatore (North) Election Result 2026: TVK's Sampathkumar leads with 13,143-vote margin

In Coimbatore (North), TVK candidate V. Sampathkumar is currently leading with 55,106 votes, holding a margin of 13,143 over DMK's Durai. Senthamil Selvan B.E, who has polled 41,963 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Amman K.Arjunan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

17:33 (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-seat majority mark. 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 counting continues across the state.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu count

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK's Nm.Sukumar is currently leading with 80,550 votes, holding an 11,480-vote margin over DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan, who is trailing at 69,070 votes. The sitting seat was last held by ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates in the current count.

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17:11 (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 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats in the state.

17:01 (IST), May, 04

Mettuppalayam Election Results 2026: TVK's Sunilanand leads by 2351 votes

In Mettuppalayam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sunilanand is currently leading with 51,275 votes, holding a margin of 2,351 over DMK's Smt.Kavitha Kalyanasundaram, who is trailing at 48,924 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Selvaraj A K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

16:49 (IST), May, 04

TVK within touching distance of majority in Tamil Nadu

TVK is the frontrunner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 116 seats — just two short of the 118 needed for a majority. The party has won 8 seats outright and is leading in 108 more. DMK sits at a tally of 48, with 6 seats won and 42 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TVK's Nm.Sukumar is currently leading with 71,183 votes, holding an 11,245-vote margin over DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan, who has accumulated 59,938 votes so far. The sitting seat was held by ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., though the incumbent is not among the candidates currently in contention here.

16:27 (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 mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 6 seats and is leading in 195 more, giving it a tally of 201. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 87, bringing its tally to 88, still 60 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Thondamuthur Election Result 2026: S.P. Velumani leads with over 10,000 votes

In the Thondamuthur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's S.P. Velumani is currently leading the count with 52,831 votes. TVK's Sathish Raju, also known as K.P.R. Sathish, is trailing at 42,233 votes, leaving a margin of 10,598 between the two. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's S.P. Velumani. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.

16:06 (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 if these leads hold, TVK would cross it comfortably. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45, while DMK has won 3 and is leading in 33 more for a tally of 36 seats.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result 2026: TVK's Nm.Sukumar leads DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by the numbers on the board. TVK's Nm.Sukumar, aged 56, is leading with 59,868 votes, holding a margin of 9,240 over DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan, who has gathered 50,628 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

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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 mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, bringing its tally to 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 20 seats in the state.

15:33 (IST), May, 04

Coimbatore (North) Election Results 2026: TVK's Sampathkumar leads with 7,846-vote margin

In Coimbatore (North), TVK candidate V. Sampathkumar is currently leading with 34,153 votes, holding a margin of 7,846 over DMK's Durai. Senthamil Selvan B.E, who has accumulated 26,307 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Amman K.Arjunan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

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

15:11 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: TVK's Nm.Sukumar leads as counting continues

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Nm.Sukumar is currently leading the count with 34,552 votes. The 56-year-old is holding a margin of 4,540 votes over AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy, who has accumulated 30,012 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

15:00 (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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3 and trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3, with 1 seat won and 2 leads in hand.

14:49 (IST), May, 04

Kavundampalayam Election Results 2026: TVK's Kanimozhi Santhosh leads by 30,820 votes

In Kavundampalayam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kanimozhi Santhosh is currently leading with 103,829 votes, holding a margin of 30,820 over AIADMK's Arunkumar Prg, who has gathered 73,009 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's G.Arunkumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

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 seats 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. Counting is still underway and no party has crossed the majority threshold yet.

14:27 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan currently holding the lead. The sitting seat belongs to ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., who is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Results from Sulur are being watched closely as the final tally takes shape.

14:16 (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 currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if these leads hold. The party has a tally of 199 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 77 seats, still needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats.

14:05 (IST), May, 04

Mettuppalayam Election Results 2026: DMK's Kavitha Kalyanasundaram leads by 2380 votes

In the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Smt.Kavitha Kalyanasundaram is currently leading with 27,581 votes, holding a margin of 2,380 over TVK's Sunilanand, who has accumulated 25,201 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Selvaraj A K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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 the party four seats beyond the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is trailing further behind with leads in 42 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:43 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues

​In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared. TVK's NM Sukumar is currently holding the lead with 24,222 votes, while the sitting legislator Kandasamy V.P. of AIADMK is watching the numbers closely as he trails behind with 21,443 votes. ​

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 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. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in Puducherry.

13:21 (IST), May, 04

Coimbatore (North) Election Results 2026: TVK's Sampathkumar leads by 3,141 votes

In Coimbatore (North), TVK candidate V. Sampathkumar is currently leading with 17,901 votes, holding a margin of 3,141 over DMK's Durai. Senthamil Selvan B.E, who has gathered 14,760 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Amman K.Arjunan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

13:10 (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, just three seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared. DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan currently holds the lead, while the sitting seat belongs to ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., who is not among the candidates presently in contention at the top of the count. The race remains open as votes continue to be tallied across the segment.

12:48 (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 currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 181 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats, also entirely from leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Kavundampalayam Election Results 2026: TVK's Kanimozhi Santhosh leads by 15,124 votes

In Kavundampalayam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kanimozhi Santhosh is currently leading with 59,505 votes, holding a margin of 15,124 over AIADMK's Arunkumar Prg, who has gathered 44,381 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's G.Arunkumar, 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.

12:27 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 114 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 114 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just four seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 57 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 41 seats. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared yet across the state.

12:16 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan currently leading the race. The sitting seat, previously held by ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. The final result for this Tamil Nadu assembly segment is yet to be declared.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Results 2026: DMK's Thalapathy Murugesan leads in Sulur

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Thalapathy Murugesan is currently leading the count. TVK's Nm.Sukumar is trailing with 13,275 votes against Murugesan's 12,422, putting the margin at 853 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

11:55 (IST), May, 04

Thondamuthur Election Result 2026: Velumani leads TVK's Sathish Raju by 4,948 votes

In Thondamuthur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's S.P. Velumani is currently leading with 13,339 votes, holding a margin of 4,948 over Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Sathish Raju (Alias) K.P.R. Sathish, who is trailing with 8,391 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's S.P. Velumani. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this constituency. Word count: 68 ✓

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. With no seats declared yet, TVK needs no additional leads to cross the majority threshold on current numbers, though counting remains underway across the state.

11:33 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy leads with a narrow margin

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy is currently leading the count with 10,236 votes, holding a margin of 616 votes over TVK's Nm.Sukumar, who has accumulated 9,620 votes so far. The 66-year-old graduate is keeping a slender advantage as counting continues, with the gap between the two candidates remaining tight at this stage.

11:23 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

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 these leads hold. DMK is placed second with leads in 35 seats, while AIADMK is at 25. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state, with others accounting for the remaining leads.

10:52 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy is currently leading the race, holding a margin of 1,104 votes over TVK's Nm.Sukumar, who is trailing at 6,116 votes against Kandasamy's 7,220. The seat's incumbent also belongs to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, adding weight to the party's presence in this contest.

10:42 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy leads by 1,104 votes

In the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy is currently leading with 7,220 votes, holding a margin of 1,104 over TVK's Nm.Sukumar, who has accumulated 6,116 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Kandasamy V.P., making this a contest with added significance for the party in this Tamil Nadu segment.

10:32 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Result: No star candidate leading as counting progresses

Counting is underway in the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, where no high-profile candidate figures among those currently being tracked in the race. The sitting seat belongs to ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., though the incumbent does not appear among the candidates in the current count. With results still being tallied, the contest in Sulur remains open as votes continue to be counted across the constituency.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Results: How Sulur's 2026 margin will compare with 2021

The 2021 election in Sulur was won with a margin of 31,932 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

10:21 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues

With 294 assembly seats up for grabs in West Bengal and 148 needed for a majority, the BJP is currently showing leads in 156 constituencies. This puts them in a position to cross the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The Trinamool Congress is significantly behind, leading in 52 seats at this point in the counting process. Other party candidates or independents are collectively leading in one seat. As counting progresses throughout the state, no seats have been officially declared as won yet.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Assembly Election Results 2026: How is V.P.Kandasamy faring? Watching the Sulur count

V.P.Kandasamy, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Sulur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Thondamuthur Election Result: S.P.Velumani of AIADMK leads in Thondamuthur

Counting is underway in the Thondamuthur constituency of Tamil Nadu, where AIADMK's S.P.Velumani is currently leading the race. Rajabu Nisha.Z of Naam Tamilar Katchi is among those trailing in the contest. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's S.P. Velumani, who is seeking to retain it. Figures are still coming in as vote counting continues across the constituency.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Sulur Election Results: May 4 result compared with the 2021 election

As counting progresses in Sulur, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Kandasamy V.P. of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

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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.
Sulur is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Coimbatore Lok Sabha segment. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: V.P.Kandasamy (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Thalapathy Murugesan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Rajasekaran (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Kanthasamy.K. (Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Nm.Sukumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Suman Singh.R. (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Nagaraj.K. (Ganasangam Party of India), Nelson.W. (Tamilaga Makkal Nala Katchi), Palanisamy.M. (Party for the Rights of Other backward Classes), Pappa Muthulakshmi.P. (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Kandasamy.A. (Independent), Kandasamy.R. (Independent), Kandasamy.V. (Independent), Murugesan.N. (Independent), and Murugesh.R. (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Kandasamy V.P. of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Sulur with a margin of 31,932 votes. The runner-up was Premier Selvam (A) Kalichamy M of the DMK. round-by-round trends from Sulur will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. NM Sukumar wins for TVK, registers 4,790-vote lead. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.

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