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Thanjavur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: R Vijaysaravanan wins for TVK, registers 16,955-vote lead

Shan. Ramanathan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), N. Krishnakumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Karuppu Muruganantham (Bharatiya Janata Party...

The Times of India | May 05, 2026, 11:56:47 IST

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11:56 (IST), May, 05

R Vijaysaravanan wins for TVK, registers 16,955-vote lead

In Thanjavur, R Vijaysaravanan of TVK secured a clear victory, polling 87,705 votes and defeating DMK’s Shan Ramanathan by a margin of 16,955 votes. BJP’s Karuppu Muruganantham finished third with 26,790 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of TVK.

18:30 (IST), May, 04

NDA, BJP, UDF lead as counting progresses across four states

Votes are being counted across Assam, West Bengal, Puducherry, and Kerala, with early leads shaping up across all four assemblies. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97. The Congress-led combine is leading in 22 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7. In West Bengal, BJP leads the 294-seat contest with a tally of 179, having won 11 seats and leading in 168, well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5, putting its tally at 18 in the 30-seat assembly where 16 are needed for a majority. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 seats won and 3 leads. In Kerala, UDF tops the 140-seat count with 68 seats won and 19 leads, a tally of 87 against the majority mark of 71. LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, for a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 in Kerala.

18:19 (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 with a tally of 113 seats, having won 10 and leading in 103 more, leaving the party just 5 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 wins and 45 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins declared yet.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijaysaravanan wins as DMK falls short

TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan has won the Thanjavur seat in Tamil Nadu, securing 87,705 votes to defeat DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who polled 70,750 votes. The margin between the two stands at 16,955 votes. The seat was currently held by DMK's Neelamegam, T.K.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the DMK MLA.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Results 2026: DMK candidate Shan. Ramanathan wins the seat

The Thanjavur assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu has returned its verdict. DMK candidate Shan. Ramanathan wins the seat, bringing the result home for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The seat was currently held by DMK's Neelamegam, T.K.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Neelamegam, T.K.G.'s term as the DMK MLA.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan wins the seat

The Thanjavur constituency in Tamil Nadu has returned its verdict. TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, has won the seat with 87,705 votes, defeating DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who polled 70,750 votes. The margin between the two stands at 16,955 votes. Ramanathan, contesting on a DMK ticket, could not hold the seat for the party despite polling over 70,000 votes in the constituency.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway 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, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Peravurani Election Results 2026: DMK's Ashokkumar leads AIADMK's Govi.Elango by 681 votes

In Peravurani, Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with the seat currently held by DMK's Ashokkumar, N. DMK candidate Ashokkumar. N, with 26,151 votes, is leading over AIADMK's Govi.Elango, who has accumulated 25,470 votes. The margin between the two stands at 681 votes, keeping this contest closely poised as the final numbers continue to come in.

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17:13 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 4 more seats for majority

TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, leading in 104 seats and having won 10, putting its tally at 114 in a 234-seat house where 118 is the majority mark. That leaves the party just 4 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. DMK is currently at a tally of 50, with 6 seats won and 44 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins declared yet.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan wins seat from DMK

The Thanjavur constituency in Tamil Nadu has returned its verdict. TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, has won the seat with 87,705 votes, defeating DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who polled 70,750 votes. The margin between the two stands at 16,955 votes. Ramanathan, contesting on a DMK ticket, finished second in a contest that has now been officially declared.

16:51 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 200 seats — comprising 8 won and 192 seats where it is currently leading. TMC has a tally of 84, with 1 seat won and leads in 83 others. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats in West Bengal.

16:40 (IST), May, 04

Pattukkottai Election Results 2026: TVK's Mathan C leads DMK's Annadurai K

Over in Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu, TVK's Mathan C is currently ahead in the vote count, having secured 36,794 votes. Trailing behind is DMK's Annadurai K with 40,974 votes, creating a difference of 4,180 votes between them. The incumbent for this seat is DMK's Annadurai, K. The counting process is ongoing, and a final result for this constituency has not yet been announced.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, one seat short of majority mark

TVK is leading in 116 seats and has won 3, giving it a tally of 119 in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and TVK is right on the edge of it. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 50, while DMK holds leads in 39 seats with 3 declared wins. Counting continues across the state.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan wins as DMK falls short

The Thanjavur seat in Tamil Nadu has been decided, with TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan winning the constituency at the age of 50. He secured 87,705 votes, finishing 16,955 votes ahead of DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who polled 70,750 votes and could not hold the seat for the party. The result marks a setback for DMK in this Tamil Nadu constituency, where the party had fielded Shan. Ramanathan in the contest.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs 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 won 37 seats outright and is leading in 47 more, giving it a combined tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, taking its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats in the state.

15:56 (IST), May, 04

Kumbakonam Election Results 2026: TVK's Vinoth Edges Ahead in Tight Race

The Kumbakonam constituency in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a nail-biting contest, with TVK candidate Vinoth currently holding a slim lead. Vinoth has secured 68,441 votes, while DMK's Anbalagan G is right on his heels with 68,527 votes, according to the latest count. This race is shaping up to be one of the closest in the ongoing election tally. The seat is presently represented by DMK's Anbalagan, G. The counting process is ongoing, and the final outcome is still pending.

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15:45 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 138 seats

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 137 constituencies and having won one, giving the party a tally of 138 seats against a majority mark of 118. If these leads hold, TVK would comfortably cross that threshold. AIADMK sits second with a tally of 39, while DMK is leading in 35 seats with 3 already won. Congress has secured one seat so far.

15:34 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan wins the seat

The Thanjavur constituency in Tamil Nadu has returned its verdict. TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, has won the seat with 87,705 votes, defeating DMK's Shan. Ramanathan, who polled 70,750 votes. The margin between the two stands at 16,955 votes. Ramanathan, contesting on a DMK ticket, finishes second in a contest that ends with a clear outcome for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in this Tamil Nadu seat.

15:24 (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 23 seats outright and is leading in 61 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 16 seats and is leading in 20, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Peravurani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Govi.Elango leads over sitting DMK MLA

In Peravurani, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently leading with 15,184 votes, holding a margin of 1,142 votes over DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has gathered 14,042 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ashokkumar, N., who finds himself trailing in the ongoing count. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

15:01 (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. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 31 seats including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 17,272 votes

In the Thanjavur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, is currently leading with 82,220 votes. DMK's Shan. Ramanathan is trailing at 64,948 votes, putting the margin between the two at 17,272. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

Thiruvaiyaru Election Results 2026: DMK's Durai. Chandrasekaran leads by 4,885 votes

In the Thiruvaiyaru constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Durai. Chandrasekaran is currently leading with 24,168 votes, holding a margin of 4,885 over TVK's Mathi. Manikandan, who has accumulated 19,283 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Durai.Chandrasekaran. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

14:17 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with majority mark in sight

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 123 constituencies, putting it just past that threshold if the leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 50 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. No party has won any seat outright yet as counting continues.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 16,692 votes

In the Thanjavur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, is currently leading with 83,051 votes. The DMK's Shan. Ramanathan is trailing at 66,359 votes, putting the margin between the two at 16,692 votes as counting continues. Results are yet to be declared in this seat.

13:55 (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 threshold if those leads hold. The alliance has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 15 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 a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Pattukkottai Election Results 2026: DMK's Annadurai K Pulls Ahead of TVK's Mathan C

As counting continues in Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Annadurai K has taken the lead over TVK's Mathan C in the latest tally. Mathan C of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam currently has 15,106 votes, while Annadurai K of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has secured 19,825 votes, giving the DMK a lead of 4,719 votes. The incumbent for this seat is DMK's Annadurai, K., who is once again in the running.

13:33 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark

TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 42 seats. Counting is still under way across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 13,137 votes

In the Thanjavur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, is currently leading with 57,942 votes. DMK's Shan. Ramanathan is trailing at 44,805 votes, putting the margin between the two at 13,137 votes. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

13:11 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 148, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats, still 60 short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.

13:01 (IST), May, 04

Thiruvaiyaru Election Results 2026: DMK's Chandrasekaran leads by 3,598 votes

In the Thiruvaiyaru constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Durai. Chandrasekaran is currently leading with 17,655 votes, holding a margin of 3,598 over TVK's Mathi. Manikandan, who has accumulated 14,057 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Durai.Chandrasekaran. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

12:49 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 116 seats, two 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 116 constituencies, just two seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 seats, while DMK is leading in 45. No party has crossed the majority mark yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 13,422 votes

In Thanjavur, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, is currently leading with 52,109 votes as counting continues in Tamil Nadu. The DMK's Shan. Ramanathan is trailing at 38,687 votes, putting the margin between the two at 13,422. Results in this constituency are yet to be declared, and the contest remains in progress with Vijaysaravanan holding a clear advantage at this stage of counting.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 25 of 30 seats in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 25 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing considerably, with leads in just 2 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet, but the early picture in Puducherry points firmly in NDA's favour as counting continues.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

Peravurani Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Govi.Elango leads by a slender 97 votes

In Peravurani, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Govi.Elango is currently leading with 11,597 votes, holding a narrow margin of just 97 votes over DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who has accumulated 11,500 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ashokkumar, N., who finds himself not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting progresses.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 117 seats, one short of majority mark 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 117 constituencies, just one seat away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 64 seats, while DMK is leading in 35. No results have been formally declared yet, with the count still in progress across the state.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 10,870 votes

In the Thanjavur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, is currently leading with 41,062 votes. The DMK's Shan. Ramanathan is trailing behind with 30,192 votes, putting the margin between the two at 10,870 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

11:46 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

11:35 (IST), May, 04

Peravurani Election Result 2026: DMK's Ashokkumar. N leads as counting progresses

In the Peravurani assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Ashokkumar. N is leading as counting continues. Among the candidates reflected in the current standings, TVK's D.Chandrakandeeban is leading with 4,384 votes while AIADMK's Govi.Elango is trailing with 5,802 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ashokkumar. N, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 172 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 26 seats, while DMK is leading in 24 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, counting remains active across the state.

11:15 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Election Result: TVK's Vijaysaravanan leads DMK by 7,959 votes

In the Thanjavur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate R. Vijaysaravanan, aged 50, is currently leading the count with 28,850 votes. The DMK's Shan. Ramanathan is trailing with 20,891 votes, leaving a margin of 7,959 between the two as counting continues. Results are yet to be declared for this seat.

11:05 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 67 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 67 constituencies, placing it just 4 seats short of the majority mark of 71. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Papanasam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Dorai. Shanmuga Prabu leads by 210 votes

In Papanasam, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Dorai. Shanmuga Prabu is currently leading with 3,414 votes, holding a margin of 210 over IUML's A.M. Shahjahan, who has gathered 3,204 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Dr.Jawahirullah, M.H., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.

10:45 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Elections 2026: Inside Thanjavur's counting centre — what to expect

At the designated counting centre for Thanjavur, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.

10:44 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 26 more seats for majority

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 92 constituencies as counting progresses. The party needs 26 more seats to reach the majority mark of 118. DMK is placed second with leads in 63 seats, while AIADMK is further back at 35. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

10:35 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Elections 2026: Counting day in Tamil Nadu: Thanjavur's moment in the tally

Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Thanjavur is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Thanjavur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. DMK's Shan. Ramanathan is currently leading the seat, while TVK's R. Vijaysaravanan is trailing in the contest. The incumbent for this seat is Neelamegam, T.K.G. of the DMK, though the final outcome is yet to be determined as votes continue to be tallied.

10:25 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Elections 2026: After the last round: how Thanjavur's result gets declared

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Thanjavur, 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.

10:24 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is in progress with no seats declared yet. UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, placing it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats and would need 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state.

10:15 (IST), May, 04

Thanjavur Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Thanjavur — why patience matters

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

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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.
Thanjavur is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Shan. Ramanathan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), N. Krishnakumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Karuppu Muruganantham (Bharatiya Janata Party), H. Mohamed Abdul Khadir (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), S. Muthuvel (Bahujan Dravida Party), R. Vijaysaravanan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), S. Karikala Cholan (Independent), D. Kumaran (Independent), M. Santhosh (Independent), R. Sabthagiri (Independent), and R. Muralidharan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Neelamegam, T.K.G. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Thanjavur with a margin of 47,149 votes. The runner-up was V. Arivudainambi of the AIADMK. In 2016, M. Rengasamy of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 26,874 votes. round-by-round trends from Thanjavur will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. R Vijaysaravanan wins for TVK, registers 16,955-vote lead. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.

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