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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 23:30:33 IST
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Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s G V Markandayan wins by 8,228 vote margin
R. Sathya (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Balaji Ramachandran (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Markandayan G V (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), P. Kasiram (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), R. Perumal (Naam Indiar Party), C. Ponpandi (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), P.Madasamy (Puthiya Tamilagam), K. Ajay Kumar (Independent), V. Ganesan (Independent), A. Patturaj (Independent), A. Prabahar (Independent), M. Ponnusamy (Independent), G. Muniyasamy (Independent), P. Rajasekaran (Independent), and P. Jeyakumar (Independent) — 15 candidates contesting from Vilathikulam in Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Vilathikulam is a General constituency. In 2021, Markandayan V of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 38,549 votes. The 2016 winner was K. Uma Maheswari of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Vilathikulam in 2026.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026
In 2021, P. Chinnappan of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Vilathikulam. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Vilathikulam are now being counted. With 15 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results 2026: The 15 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Vilathikulam include R. Sathya (AIADMK), Balaji Ramachandran (NTK), Markandayan G V (DMK), and P. Kasiram (TVK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
09:33 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 38,549 votes — context for May 4 count
Vilathikulam's 2021 election was won with a margin of 38,549 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
09:25 (IST) May 04
DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a majority requires 118. DMK holds the early advantage with leads in 69 constituencies, though the party still needs 49 more to cross that mark. TVK is showing a presence in 32 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 15. No declared results have come through yet as the count continues to progress across the state.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results: Markandayan G V (DMK) awaits the round-wise verdict
Markandayan G V, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Vilathikulam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Result: TVK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In the Vilathikulam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate P. Kasiram is currently leading as counting continues. The sitting DMK legislator Markandayan V is not among the candidates in the current count. AIADMK's R. Sathya is also in the running, with both candidates showing active tallies as the picture in this constituency gradually takes shape.
09:13 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results 2026: Vilathikulam's electoral journey: three elections in focus
Vilathikulam saw K. Uma Maheswari of the AIADMK win in 2016, followed by Markandayan V of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results 2026: TVK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Vilathikulam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's P. Kasiram holds the early lead as counting gets underway. AIADMK's R. Sathya is placed second at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Markandayan V, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are still being recorded and the picture is expected to sharpen as more rounds are counted.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Elections 2026: Counting day focus: R. Perumal of Naam Indiar Party
R. Perumal, contesting on a Naam Indiar Party ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Vilathikulam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:53 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Vilathikulam should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
08:43 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Vilathikulam match 2021's gap?
The 2021 election in Vilathikulam was won with a margin of 38,549 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
08:33 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Vilathikulam's count progresses
Candidates representing AIADMK, NTK, DMK, TVK, NIDP, AIPTMMK, PT, IND are contesting in Vilathikulam 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.
08:23 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Result 2026: The final numbers in Vilathikulam — what to look for
The votes being counted in Vilathikulam May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
08:13 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Vilathikulam candidate and the 2026 count
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded R. Sathya in Vilathikulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:03 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: R. Sathya of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
R. Sathya, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Vilathikulam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:53 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the Vilathikulam contest
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded P. Kasiram in Vilathikulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:43 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results: Has Vilathikulam's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Vilathikulam, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Markandayan V of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:33 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Elections 2026: Watching the tallies build in Vilathikulam
In Vilathikulam, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.
07:23 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Result 2026: At the counting centre: how Vilathikulam's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Vilathikulam, 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.
07:13 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Vilathikulam
As counting advances in Vilathikulam, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 15 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
07:03 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Result 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Vilathikulam, 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.
06:53 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Vilathikulam count
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Markandayan G V in Vilathikulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:43 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Vilathikulam's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Markandayan V of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Vilathikulam with a margin of 38,549 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
06:33 (IST) May 04
Vilathikulam Election Results: Vilathikulam in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Vilathikulam's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
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.
Vilathikulam is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: R. Sathya (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Balaji Ramachandran (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Markandayan G V (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), P. Kasiram (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), R. Perumal (Naam Indiar Party), C. Ponpandi (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), P.Madasamy (Puthiya Tamilagam), K. Ajay Kumar (Independent), V. Ganesan (Independent), A. Patturaj (Independent), A. Prabahar (Independent), M. Ponnusamy (Independent), G. Muniyasamy (Independent), P. Rajasekaran (Independent), and P. Jeyakumar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Markandayan V of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Vilathikulam with a margin of 38,549 votes. The runner-up was P. Chinnappan of the AIADMK. In 2016, K. Uma Maheswari of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 18,718 votes. round-by-round trends from Vilathikulam will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments.
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