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Vedaranyam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's Manian. O.S leads by over 20,000 votes

Karthick. T (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Pugazhendi. M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Manian. O.S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhaga...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 23:23:19 IST

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23:23 (IST), May, 06

Vedaranyam Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s O S Manian wins by 7,331 vote margin

In Vedaranyam, O S Manian of AIADMK secured a comfortable victory, polling 59,172 votes and defeating DMK’s M Pugazhendi by a margin of 7,331 votes. TVK’s A Kingsly Gerald finished third with 38,347 votes, as the constituency went in favour of the AIADMK.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 1 seat won and leads in 6 others.

18:18 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Results 2026: DMK's Nivedha M Murugan Ahead in Early Count

In the Poompuhar constituency, DMK's Nivedha M. Murugan, the current incumbent, is showing an early lead as vote counting progresses. Nivedha M Murugan of the DMK has secured 52,452 votes, putting her ahead of AIADMK's Pavunraj. S, who has garnered 47,113 votes. The current lead is 5,339 votes, and the counting process is ongoing.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 113 seats

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — and needs just 5 seats to reach the majority mark of 118. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK holds leads in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats at this stage of counting.

17:56 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK's Manian. O.S leads counting in Tamil Nadu

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Manian. O.S is currently leading as votes continue to be counted. The seat has drawn attention with the incumbent party working to hold its ground. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency yet.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared so far, leaving them well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

17:34 (IST), May, 04

Nagapattinam Election Result 2026: TVK's M.Sugumar leads as counting progresses

In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.Sugumar is currently leading the count, with 32,938 votes tallied so far. DMK's M.H.Jawahirullah is trailing with 42,558 votes in hand. The seat is currently held by VCK's J. Mohamed Shanavas, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues and no result has been declared yet.

17:23 (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 — and sitting just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. 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 confirmed so far, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats at this stage of counting.

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17:12 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK is currently holding the lead as vote counting progresses. The seat has drawn attention with the incumbent O.S.Manian in the frame, and the numbers from this coastal Tamil Nadu segment are being watched closely as the tally builds through the rounds.

17:01 (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 trends hold. The alliance has won 55 seats and is leading in 32 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 36, still needing 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

Nagapattinam Election Result: TVK's M.Sugumar leads as counting continues

In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.Sugumar is currently leading the count with 27,857 votes, holding a margin of 9,638 votes over DMK's M.H.Jawahirullah, who has accumulated 37,495 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by VCK's J. Mohamed Shanavas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting progresses.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with majority mark in sight

TVK is currently leading in 112 seats and has won 3, giving it a tally of 115 in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and TVK needs just 3 more seats to cross it. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 49, while DMK holds leads in 41 seats with 6 declared wins so far.

16:17 (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 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.

16:06 (IST), May, 04

Kilvelur Election Results 2026: TVK's Senthil Pandian leads by narrow margin

In the Kilvelur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Senthil Pandian. P is currently leading with 35,998 votes, holding a slender margin of 425 votes over CPM's Latha. T, who has accumulated 35,573 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Nagaimaali V P, 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.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 134 seats

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu, leading in 133 of the state's 234 assembly seats and having won one, giving the party a tally of 134. That puts TVK well past the majority mark of 118, though counting is still under way. AIADMK holds a tally of 43 seats, all leads, while DMK has won 3 and is leading in 36, bringing its tally to 39. Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in one more.

15:44 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Update: AIADMK's Manian. O.S in the lead

The Vedaranyam assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is currently in the midst of vote counting. AIADMK's Manian. O.S is holding the lead as the tallying process continues. This seat has been a focal point throughout the counting day, and the final outcome is still pending as the counting progresses.

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15:33 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The party has a tally of 208 seats, with 1 seat won and leads in 207 constituencies. TMC, which is trailing, has a tally of 72 seats, with 1 seat won and leads in 71. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.

15:23 (IST), May, 04

Kilvelur Election Results 2026: TVK's Senthil Pandian. P leads by a narrow margin

In Kilvelur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Senthil Pandian. P is currently leading with 32,866 votes, holding a margin of 1,667 over CPM's Latha. T, who has accumulated 31,199 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by CPM's Nagaimaali V P, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

15:11 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 144 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 144 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the 118-seat majority mark on current trends, though no seats have been declared yet. AIADMK is leading in 37 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 31 seats with one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and leads in one more. TVK would need those leads to hold to confirm a majority.

15:00 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with AIADMK holding the lead at this stage. The seat has drawn considerable attention through the course of the day, with results yet to be formally declared. Manian. O.S of AIADMK is currently ahead, though the final outcome for this Tamil Nadu seat remains to be confirmed as tallying continues.

14:49 (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 a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and 72 seats where it is currently leading. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 37, comprising 8 won seats and leads in 29 more. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats in the state.

14:38 (IST), May, 04

Nagapattinam Election Result 2026: TVK's Sugumar leads as counting continues

In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.Sugumar is currently leading with 11,518 votes. DMK's M.H.Jawahirullah is trailing at 18,743 votes, with the margin between the two candidates standing at 7,225. The seat is currently held by VCK's J. Mohamed Shanavas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 124 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 124 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party six seats clear of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 41 constituencies. Counting is still under way, and no party has crossed the winning line yet across the state.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with AIADMK's Manian. O.S holding the lead at this stage. The TVK candidate Kingsly Gerald. A is currently trailing in the contest. With the result yet to be declared, the final outcome from this seat remains to be seen as tallying progresses.

14:05 (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 a tally of 81, with 7 seats won and leads in 74 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 39, has won 2 seats and is leading in 37. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.

13:54 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Pavunraj. S leads DMK's Nivedha M Murugan by 2202 votes

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Pavunraj. S is currently leading with 25,986 votes, holding a margin of 2,202 over DMK's Nivedha M Murugan, who has gathered 23,784 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nivedha M. Murugan, who finds herself not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as an incumbent defending the constituency.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 121 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 121 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party three seats beyond the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is trailing in 42. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the AIADMK holding the lead at this stage. The seat has drawn attention given the incumbent's presence in the contest, and the numbers from the counting centre continue to shift as more rounds are tallied. The final picture from Vedaranyam is yet to emerge.

13:21 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands 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 89 seats, needing 59 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

13:10 (IST), May, 04

Kilvelur Election Results 2026: TVK's Senthil Pandian leads by 1,953 votes

In the Kilvelur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Senthil Pandian. P is currently leading with 22,301 votes. CPM's Latha. T is trailing at 20,348 votes, leaving a margin of 1,953 between the two. The seat is currently held by CPM's Nagaimaali V P, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 115 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK holds the largest lead in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently ahead in 115 constituencies, just three short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is leading in 54 seats, while DMK is ahead in 43. Counting is still under way, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

12:48 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Vedaranyam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK is currently ahead as vote counting progresses. The seat has drawn close attention with results yet to be declared. Manian. O.S of the AIADMK holds the lead at this stage, while the contest remains active with counting still underway across the constituency.

12:38 (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, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA is trailing considerably, with leads in just 2 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

12:27 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Pavunraj. S leads over DMK's Nivedha M Murugan

In Poompuhar, AIADMK candidate Pavunraj. S is currently leading with 17,498 votes, holding a margin of 3,160 over DMK's Nivedha M Murugan, who is trailing at 14,338 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nivedha M. Murugan, who finds herself not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues in Tamil Nadu.

12:16 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 113 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 113 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 66 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 37 seats. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark yet.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with AIADMK's Manian. O.S holding the lead at this stage. The TVK candidate Kingsly Gerald. A is currently trailing in the contest. With the result yet to be declared, the numbers from Vedaranyam are being watched closely as the final picture in this Tamil Nadu seat continues to take shape.

11:55 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with a tally crossing majority mark

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 160 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 105 seats, still 43 short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.

11:44 (IST), May, 04

Kilvelur Election Results 2026: TVK's Senthil Pandian. P leads by 1511 votes

In the Kilvelur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Senthil Pandian. P is currently leading with 11,111 votes, holding a margin of 1,511 over CPM's Latha. T, who has accumulated 9,600 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's Nagaimaali V P, 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.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 170 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 170 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 28 seats, while DMK is leading in 24 constituencies. Counting is still underway, and no party has yet converted any of its leads into confirmed wins.

11:23 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK is currently ahead as vote counting progresses. The seat has drawn attention with the incumbent O.S.Manian in the frame, and the contest here remains one to watch as the numbers continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.

11:13 (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 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:02 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result 2026: DMK's Nivedha M Murugan leads in Tamil Nadu seat

Counting is underway in the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK candidate Nivedha M Murugan is currently leading the race. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nivedha M. Murugan, who is contesting again and holding her position at the top of the count. AIADMK's Pavunraj. S is trailing in the contest as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.

10:52 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 123 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 123 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party ahead of the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. DMK is trailing at 47 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 29 constituencies. BJP has a presence in one seat at this stage. With no seats declared yet, the final picture across Tamil Nadu's 234 constituencies is still taking shape.

10:42 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result: AIADMK's Manian. O.S leads by narrow margin

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting remains under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Manian. O.S is currently leading with 3,332 votes, holding a slender margin of just 13 votes over DMK's Pugazhendi. M, who has accumulated 3,319 votes. The contest at this stage is exceptionally tight, with the two candidates separated by the thinnest of gaps as votes continue to be counted.

10:32 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Manian. O.S leads by a narrow 13 votes

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Manian. O.S is currently leading with 3,332 votes, holding a slender margin of just 13 votes over DMK's Pugazhendi. M, who has accumulated 3,319 votes so far. The seat is currently held by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's O.S.Manian. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

10:21 (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, the NDA is currently leading in 66 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

10:14 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow

Votes cast in Vedaranyam are now being counted. With 11 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Kilvelur Election Results 2026: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Kilvelur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, early counting trends show Puthiya Tamilagam's Surenthar. K among those reflecting leads as votes are tallied. The seat is currently held by CPM's Nagaimaali V P, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Senthil Pandian. P is also showing in the early count as results continue to come in from this constituency.

10:04 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Vedaranyam's count progresses

Candidates representing NTK, DMK, AIADMK, TVK, AIPTMMK, IND are contesting in Vedaranyam and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.

09:54 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Assembly Election Results 2026: At the counting centre: how Vedaranyam's ballots are processed

At the designated counting centre for Vedaranyam, 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.

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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.
Vedaranyam is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Karthick. T (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Pugazhendi. M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Manian. O.S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Kingsly Gerald. A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Lingeswaran. M (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Rajasimman. D (Independent), Gowthaman. M (Independent), Sathiyaseelan. M (Independent), Selvakumar. S (Independent), Thivaskar. B (Independent), and Veerakumar. V (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, O.S.Manian of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Vedaranyam with a margin of 12,329 votes. The runner-up was S. K. Vetharathinam of the DMK. In 2016, O. S. Manian of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 22,998 votes. round-by-round trends from Vedaranyam 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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