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Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: LJK’s Jose Charles Martin wins by 10,205 vote margin

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 20:20:11 IST

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Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: LJK’s Jose Charles Martin wins by 10,205 vote margin

P.K. Devadoss (Congress), B. Cowri (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Suman (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Selvakumaran (Loktantrik Janta Dal), S. Lenin Durai (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (Communist)), Jose Charles Martin (Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk)), Hemachandran (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M. Gopi (Independent), Vpr. Selvam (Independent), and V. Radjaram (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Kamaraj Nagar in Puducherry'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. Kamaraj Nagar is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 35,324 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, A. Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 7,229 votes. The 2021 turnout was 82.33%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kamaraj Nagar in 2026.

09:27 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: Loktantrik Janta Dal's Kamaraj Nagar candidate and the 2026 count

The Loktantrik Janta Dal has fielded Selvakumaran in Kamaraj Nagar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:25 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in Puducherry as early counting gets underway

Counting is in its early stages across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where 16 seats mark the majority threshold. BJP is currently leading in 3 constituencies, giving the party a tally of 3, and still needs 13 more seats to reach that mark. Congress is leading in 1 seat at this point. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the union territory remains wide open.

09:17 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: How Kamaraj Nagar fits into Puducherry's state count

As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Kamaraj Nagar'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.

09:15 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Result: Jose Charles Martin of LJK leads in Puducherry seat

In the Kamaraj Nagar constituency of Puducherry, LJK candidate Jose Charles Martin is currently leading as counting progresses. The 37-year-old, who holds a 12th Pass qualification, is among the candidates being closely watched in this seat. SUCI(C) candidate S. Lenin Durai is also leading at this stage, making Kamaraj Nagar one of the keenly contested segments in the union territory. The incumbent, BJP's A. Johnkumar, is not among the candidates in the current count.

09:07 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Kamaraj Nagar's count explained

Votes cast in Kamaraj Nagar are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Kamaraj Nagar.

09:05 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Result 2026: SUCI(C) candidate leads early count in Puducherry

Early trends from Kamaraj Nagar in Puducherry show SUCI(C) candidate S. Lenin Durai holding the lead at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's A. Johnkumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. LJK's Jose Charles Martin is also among those in contention as the count progresses. With vote totals yet to firm up, the picture in this Puducherry constituency remains fluid.

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08:57 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Kamaraj Nagar

In the 2021 Assembly Election, A. Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kamaraj Nagar with a margin of 7,229 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

08:47 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi's stake in May 4 Kamaraj Nagar count

The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded B. Cowri in Kamaraj Nagar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:37 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026: Inside Kamaraj Nagar's counting centre — what to expect

At the designated counting centre for Kamaraj Nagar, 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.

08:27 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: What 2026 will add to Kamaraj Nagar's electoral story

As counting progresses in Kamaraj Nagar, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when A. Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

08:17 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: From ballot to declaration: the counting process in Kamaraj Nagar

In Kamaraj Nagar, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.

08:07 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the Kamaraj Nagar contest

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded Suman in Kamaraj Nagar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:57 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Kamaraj Nagar — the candidate list

Key candidates contesting in Kamaraj Nagar include P.K. Devadoss (CONG), B. Cowri (NTK), Suman (TVK), and Selvakumaran (LJD) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

07:47 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track

Votes cast in Kamaraj Nagar are now being counted. With 10 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

07:37 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Elections 2026: S. Lenin Durai's SUCI(C) tally being counted in Kamaraj Nagar

S. Lenin Durai, contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (Communist) ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kamaraj Nagar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:27 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day in Puducherry: Kamaraj Nagar's moment in the tally

Counting day in Puducherry brings results from 30 constituencies, and Kamaraj Nagar is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

07:17 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: The 2021 margin set the bar — can it hold in 2026?

The 2021 election in Kamaraj Nagar was won with a margin of 7,229 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

07:07 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026: Jose Charles Martin (LJK) awaits the round-wise verdict

Jose Charles Martin, contesting on a Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk) ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kamaraj Nagar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:59 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates

LJK's Jose Charles Martin, Congress' PK Devadas, and TVK's R Suman are contesting for this seat among others

06:57 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Elections 2026: Kamaraj Nagar and its place in the Puducherry regional picture

Kamaraj Nagar, which falls under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Kamaraj Nagar's result will be part of the broader Puducherry-area picture.

06:47 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: Independent candidates in the Kamaraj Nagar count

3 independent candidates are also in the fray in Kamaraj Nagar — including M. Gopi, Vpr. Selvam, V. Radjaram. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

06:37 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results 2026: The 2021 second-place finish — watching the Kamaraj Nagar count

In 2021, MOHF Shahjahan of the Congress was the runner-up in Kamaraj Nagar. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

06:27 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026: After polling day: Kamaraj Nagar's counting day explained

Votes cast in Kamaraj Nagar during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

06:17 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Election Results: How is Suman faring? Watching the Kamaraj Nagar count

Suman, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kamaraj Nagar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

05:58 (IST) May 04

Kamaraj Nagar Elections 2026: How Kamaraj Nagar fits into the Puducherry regional picture

Kamaraj Nagar falls under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Puducherry area as counting advances.

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.

Kamaraj Nagar is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 35,324 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 82.33% was recorded in the 2021 election. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: P.K. Devadoss (Congress), B. Cowri (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Suman (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Selvakumaran (Loktantrik Janta Dal), S. Lenin Durai (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (Communist)), Jose Charles Martin (Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (Ljk)), Hemachandran (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M. Gopi (Independent), Vpr. Selvam (Independent), and V. Radjaram (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, A. Johnkumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kamaraj Nagar with a margin of 7,229 votes. The runner-up was MOHF Shahjahan of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Kamaraj Nagar will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Puducherry's state-wide tally across its 30 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.