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Kolathur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's V. S. Babu leads over DMK's Stalin

P. Santhana Krishnan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Subashini (Bahujan Samaj Party), Soundara Pandian Luder Seth (Naa...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 08:08:00 IST

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08:08 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur Election Results 2026: One of the biggest upsets of the election

The defeat of a sitting chief minister in his own constituency makes Kolathur one of the most significant and talked-about results of the 2026 election.

07:14 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur Results 2026: TVK’s emergence reshapes electoral dynamics

The rise of TVK has introduced new dynamics into Tamil Nadu politics, with the Kolathur result serving as a clear example of this shift.

06:05 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur Election Result 2026: Vote share gap highlights competitive race

Despite the loss, the DMK alliance secured over 1.54 crore votes statewide, with a narrow margin separating it from the winning party.

05:00 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur LIVE: DMK faces setback as TVK expands influence

The defeat in Kolathur adds to the challenges faced by DMK in the election, particularly in urban regions where the party lost ground.

04:05 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur Result 2026: TVK victory marks turning point in state politics

The win is being seen as a watershed moment, marking the entry of a new political force capable of challenging established parties.

03:00 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur Election Results 2026: Stalin thanks voters despite defeat

Despite the loss, Stalin expressed gratitude to voters, noting the strong support received by the DMK alliance and acknowledging the close vote share difference.

02:04 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur Results 2026: TVK’s performance signals major political transition

The result is being viewed as part of a larger transition in Tamil Nadu politics, with TVK emerging as a serious contender in the state.

01:00 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur Election Result 2026: ‘Victory belongs to Vijay,’ says TVK candidate

Following his win, Babu emphasised that the success belonged entirely to party chief Vijay, highlighting the central role of leadership in the party’s performance.

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00:01 (IST), May, 06

Kolathur LIVE: Babu wins by nearly 9,000 votes in decisive contest

V S Babu secured 82,997 votes, defeating Stalin, who polled 74,202 votes. The margin underscores the scale of the upset in this high-profile constituency.

23:08 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Result 2026: TVK’s rise reflects voter shift towards new leadership

The outcome highlights a growing appetite among voters for alternative political leadership, with TVK emerging as a key beneficiary of this sentiment.

22:00 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Election Results 2026: Symbolic defeat for DMK in urban seat

Stalin’s loss in Kolathur is being seen as a symbolic setback for the DMK, particularly in urban constituencies where the party had maintained strong support.

21:00 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Results 2026: Supporters celebrate TVK’s breakthrough win

Celebrations erupted among TVK supporters following the result, with slogans and public gatherings marking the party’s historic victory in the constituency.

20:06 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Election Result 2026: AIADMK pushed to third as TVK rises

AIADMK candidate P Santhana Krishnan finished third in the contest, indicating a significant shift in voter preference as TVK emerged as the primary challenger.

19:06 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur LIVE: High-voltage contest ends in dramatic upset

The Kolathur seat witnessed intense competition, with the final result delivering one of the biggest shocks of the election. The outcome reflects broader changes across Tamil Nadu.

18:00 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Result 2026: Stalin trails as TVK consolidates vote share

TVK secured over 32% vote share in the constituency, outpacing both DMK and AIADMK. The numbers highlight a clear voter shift towards the new political entrant.

17:00 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Result 2026: V S Babu credits Vijay for landmark win

After his victory, V S Babu attributed the success entirely to TVK chief Vijay, calling it a mandate driven by the party’s leadership. The result reflects the growing influence of Vijay across the state.

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16:00 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Results LIVE: Vijay-led TVK topples sitting chief minister

The victory of TVK candidate V S Babu over the sitting chief minister highlights the scale of political change in Tamil Nadu. The result is being seen as a defining moment for the debutant party.

15:02 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Election Result 2026: Stalin loses stronghold after 35 years

MK Stalin’s defeat in Kolathur ends a long winning streak that dates back to 1989. Having won multiple terms from Thousand Lights and Kolathur, the loss signals a dramatic shift in voter sentiment.

14:13 (IST), May, 05

Kolathur Result 2026: TVK’s V S Babu defeats MK Stalin in major upset

In a stunning result, TVK’s V S Babu defeated DMK chief MK Stalin in Kolathur by a margin of 8,795 votes. The defeat marks Stalin’s first electoral loss in over three decades, making it one of the most significant upsets in Tamil Nadu politics.

23:35 (IST), May, 04

NDA, BJP, and UDF lead across four state assembly counts

Counting is underway across Assam, West Bengal, Puducherry, and Kerala, with 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. Congress-led alliance is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, and its tally stands at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Assam. In West Bengal, BJP holds a tally of 179 across the 294-seat assembly, having won 11 seats and leading in 168, well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more for a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly, where 16 seats are needed for a majority. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, with a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat count with 68 seats won and 19 more in hand, putting its tally at 87 against the majority mark of 71. LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, with a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 in Kerala.

23:23 (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 TVK has emerged as the front-runner with 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 is placed second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared so far.

23:12 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Election Result 2026: TVK's V. S. Babu leads over DMK's Stalin

In Kolathur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate V. S. Babu is currently leading with 82,997 votes, holding a margin of 8,795 over DMK's M. K. Stalin, who has accumulated 74,202 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.K. Stalin, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as an incumbent contesting this cycle. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

23:01 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Election Results 2026: TVK's V. S. Babu leads in Stalin's seat

In Kolathur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate V. S. Babu is currently leading in a constituency that is closely watched across the state. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.K. Stalin. With counting still underway, V. S. Babu holds the lead at this stage, making Kolathur one of the more keenly observed contests in Tamil Nadu today.

22:50 (IST), May, 04

Thiruvottiyur Election Results 2026: TVK's Senthil Kumar leads by 48,513 votes

In Thiruvottiyur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Senthil Kumar. N is currently leading with 98,851 votes, holding a margin of 48,513 over CPM's Sundararaj. L, who has gathered 50,338 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.P.Shankar, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.

22:39 (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, carrying a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — and needs just 5 additional 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 is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats.

22:28 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Election Result: TVK's V. S. Babu leads as DMK's Stalin trails

In the Kolathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's M. K. Stalin is currently trailing behind TVK candidate V. S. Babu, who holds a lead of 8,795 votes with 82,997 votes counted in his favour. Stalin, a 72-year-old graduate contesting from this seat, has so far accumulated 74,202 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this constituency.

22:17 (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 outright 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.

22:06 (IST), May, 04

Dr.Radhakrishnan Nagar Election Results 2026: TVK's Wilson leads DMK by 33,024 votes

In Dr.Radhakrishnan Nagar, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate N. Marie Wilson is currently leading with 67,267 votes, holding a margin of 33,024 over DMK's J. John Ebenezer, who has accumulated 34,243 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ebenezer. J.J., though J. John Ebenezer is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

21:55 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority

TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, with a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if current leads hold. DMK follows with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet.

21:44 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Election Result: TVK's V. S. Babu leads as DMK's Stalin trails

In the Kolathur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's M. K. Stalin is currently trailing behind TVK candidate V. S. Babu, who holds a lead of 8,795 votes with counting still under way. Stalin, a 72-year-old graduate, has accumulated 74,202 votes so far, while Babu has pulled ahead with 82,997 votes. The result for this Tamil Nadu seat is yet to be declared.

21:33 (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 mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 11 seats outright 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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

21:22 (IST), May, 04

Perambur Election Results 2026: TVK's C. Joseph Vijay leads DMK by 36,591 votes

In the Perambur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate C. Joseph Vijay is leading with 83,042 votes, building a margin of 36,591 over DMK's R.D. Shekar, who has so far polled 46,451 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by DMK's Shekar. R.D. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

21:11 (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 yet, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats.

21:00 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Election Result: TVK's V. S. Babu leads as DMK's Stalin trails

In the Kolathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's M. K. Stalin is currently trailing in the count. The 72-year-old graduate is up against TVK candidate V. S. Babu, who holds the lead with 82,997 votes against Stalin's 74,202, a margin of 8,795 votes separating the two at this stage of counting. The result for Kolathur is yet to be declared.

20:49 (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 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.

20:38 (IST), May, 04

Perambur Election Result 2026: TVK's C. Joseph Vijay leads DMK by 36,591 votes

In the Perambur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate C. Joseph Vijay is currently leading with 83,042 votes, building a margin of 36,591 over DMK's R.D. Shekar, who stands at 46,451 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Shekar. R.D, though counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this constituency.

20:27 (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 out in front 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 won and 45 leads. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies without a declared win so far.

20:16 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Election Result: TVK's V. S. Babu leads as DMK's Stalin trails

In the Kolathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's M. K. Stalin is currently trailing behind TVK candidate V. S. Babu as counting progresses. Stalin, 72, a graduate and a prominent face of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has accumulated 74,202 votes so far, while V. S. Babu of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holds the lead with 82,997 votes, putting the margin between the two at 8,795 votes. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.

20:05 (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 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents have won 5 seats and are leading in 2 more, accounting for a combined tally of 7 seats.

19:54 (IST), May, 04

Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Election Result 2026: TVK's M. R. Pallavi wins the seat

TVK candidate M. R. Pallavi has won the Thiru Vi Ka Nagar assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, polling 69,125 votes to defeat DMK's K. S. Ravichandran, who finished with 46,792 votes. The margin of victory stands at 22,333 votes. The seat was currently held by DMK's Sivakumar.P Alias Thayagamkavi, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the DMK MLA.

19:43 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority

TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, leading in 103 seats and having won 10, giving the party a tally of 113 in a 234-seat house where 118 is the majority mark. That puts TVK just 5 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared yet.

19:32 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Election Result: TVK's V. S. Babu leads as DMK's Stalin trails

In the Kolathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's M. K. Stalin is currently trailing behind TVK candidate V. S. Babu as counting progresses. The 72-year-old graduate has accumulated 74,202 votes so far, while V. S. Babu holds the lead with 82,997 votes, putting the margin between the two at 8,795. The result in this Tamil Nadu seat is yet to be declared.

19:21 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that already crosses the majority threshold, though the result is yet to be formally declared. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.

19:10 (IST), May, 04

Thiruvottiyur Election Results 2026: TVK's Senthil Kumar leads by 48,513 votes

In Thiruvottiyur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Senthil Kumar. N is currently leading with 98,851 votes, holding a margin of 48,513 over CPM's Sundararaj. L, who has gathered 50,338 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.P.Shankar, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.

19:00 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with 113-seat tally, majority mark at 118

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and 103 leads — and sits just five 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 in the contest with 47 leads and no wins confirmed so far, giving it a tally of 47.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Election Result: TVK's V. S. Babu leads as DMK's Stalin trails

In the Kolathur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's M. K. Stalin is currently trailing in the counting. The 72-year-old graduate is up against TVK's V. S. Babu, who is leading with 82,997 votes against Stalin's 74,202, a margin of 8,795 votes separating the two at this stage of counting. With results yet to be declared, all eyes remain firmly on how the numbers move in Kolathur as counting progresses.

18:38 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.

18:35 (IST), May, 04

Kolathur Assembly Election Results 2026: CM Stalin loses in Kolathur Assembly constituency

Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin was defeated by TVK candidate VS Babu by a margin of 8,795 votes in the Kolathur Assembly constituency on Monday. Babu got 82,997 votes and Stalin received 74,202 votes, according to the Election Commission. Babu said it was TVK chief and 'Thanga Thalapathi' Vijay who had won. The victory for all TVK candidates really meant a win for Vijay, he added.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Perambur Election Result 2026: TVK's C. Joseph Vijay leads DMK by 36,591 votes

In the Perambur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate C. Joseph Vijay is currently leading with 83,042 votes, building a margin of 36,591 over DMK's R.D. Shekar, who has so far polled 46,451 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by DMK's Shekar. R.D. Counting is still under way and a final result is yet to be declared.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority

TVK is currently leading in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and 103 seats where it is leading — just 5 short of the 118-seat majority mark. DMK, the other prominent party in the count, has a tally of 51, with 6 won and 45 leading, needing 67 more seats to reach the majority threshold. Counting continues across constituencies.

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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.
Kolathur is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 35 candidates are contesting in 2026: P. Santhana Krishnan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Subashini (Bahujan Samaj Party), Soundara Pandian Luder Seth (Naam Tamilar Katchi), M. K. Stalin (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Aathithya (Samata Party), E. Raamadasan (Makkal Nalvaazhvuk Katchi), Oormila (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), K. Elumalai (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), Sivagnanasam (Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi), S.Y. Syed Yusuf (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), V. S. Babu (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Arul Doss. A. (Independent), Kaja Maideen (Independent), V. A. Sudhakar (Independent), M. Suresh (Independent), J. Suriya Muthu (Independent), R. Senthil Kumar (Independent), Selvi Steffi. V. M (Independent), Nanda Kumar (Independent), A. L. Naresh Kumar (Independent), V. Naresh Babu (Independent), K. Panneer Selvam (Independent), S. Balachandar (Independent), R. Balaji (Independent), M. Poornima (Independent), R. Mahesh (Independent), P. Milany (Independent), R. Ravikumar (Independent), R. Raj Guru (Independent), Raja. G. (Independent), A. Raji (Independent), M. Rajeshkumar (Independent), Vigirdhan (Independent), Farmer Jayaraman. S K J. (Independent), and S. Sharan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, M.K. Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Kolathur. round-by-round trends from Kolathur 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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