Harbour Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s PK Sekarbabu wins by 11,750 vote margin
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Harbour Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s PK Sekarbabu wins by 11,750 vote margin

M Suresh (Bahujan Samaj Party), P K Sekarbabu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R Fouzan Shariff (Naam Tamilar Katchi), R Manohar (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Sinora P S Ashok (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Sivalingam Ashok (Independent), Ashok Kumar (Independent), S Ganesh (Independent), D Kabilan (Independent), M Kalaiventhan (Independent), Sankar A (Independent), J Shanmugapriyan (Independent), R Dinesh (Independent), J M Niraimozhi (Independent), A Nepolian (Independent), Babu Singh (Independent), K E Manohar (Independent), G Visu (Independent), I Vinod (Independent), P Vijayakumar (Independent), T Vijayaraj (Independent), S Veerabathran (Independent), and V Jagadeesan (Independent) — 23 candidates contesting from Harbour 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. Harbour is a General constituency. In 2021, Sekarbabu. P.K of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. The 2016 winner was PK Sekarbabu of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Harbour in 2026.
12:51 (IST) May 06
Harbour Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s PK Sekarbabu wins by 11,750 vote margin

In Harbour, PK Sekarbabu of DMK secured a clear victory, polling 45,254 votes and defeating TVK’s Sinora PS Ashok by a margin of 11,750 votes. AIADMK’s R Manohar finished third with 17,256 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of DMK.

18:28 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu leads with 10,520-vote margin
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, aged 63, is currently leading the count with 41,808 votes to his credit. Trailing behind him is TVK's Sinora P S Ashok, who has accumulated 31,288 votes so far, leaving Sekarbabu with a margin of 10,520 votes at this stage of counting. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.
18:17 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Thousand Lights Election Result 2026: TVK's Prabhakar.J.C.D leads DMK by 14,071 votes
In the Thousand Lights constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prabhakar.J.C.D is currently leading with 53,584 votes, holding a margin of 14,071 over DMK's Ezhilan Naganathan, who has accumulated 39,513 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ezhilan N. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
17:55 (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 sitting 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 holds leads in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far, while counting continues across the state.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu leads DMK charge with 10,520-vote margin
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, aged 63, is currently leading the count with 41,808 votes to his name. The prominent DMK candidate holds a margin of 10,520 votes over the closest rival, TVK's Sinora P S Ashok, who has accumulated 31,288 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet from this Tamil Nadu seat.
17:33 (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 so far and is leading in 168 more, taking its tally to 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Election Result 2026: TVK candidate M. R. Pallavi wins the seat
TVK candidate M. R. Pallavi has won the Thiru Vi Ka Nagar assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, securing 69,125 votes to defeat DMK's K. S. Ravichandran, who polled 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.
17:11 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, four seats short of majority mark
TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 104 more — leaving the party just four seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is in the mix with leads in 47 constituencies, yet to open its wins column at this stage of counting.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu leads with 10,520-vote margin
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, aged 63, is currently leading the count with 41,808 votes to his name. TVK's Sinora P S Ashok is trailing at 31,288 votes, leaving Sekarbabu with a margin of 10,520 votes at this stage. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
16:49 (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 the current trends hold, with a tally of 200 seats — 8 declared wins and leads in 192 constituencies. TMC, trailing at this stage, has a tally of 84, comprising 1 won seat and leads in 83. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats in the state.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Election Result 2026: TVK candidate M. R. Pallavi wins the seat
TVK candidate M. R. Pallavi has won the Thiru Vi Ka Nagar assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, securing 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.
16:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally crossing majority mark
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu, leading in 121 seats with 3 declared wins, putting its tally at 124 in the 234-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and TVK has crossed that threshold on current leads. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 49, while DMK holds leads in 36 seats with 3 wins. Counting continues across the state.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu leads with 10,318-vote margin
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu is currently leading the count with 37,794 votes to his name. The 63-year-old candidate holds a margin of 10,318 votes over the closest rival, TVK's Sinora P S Ashok, who has accumulated 27,476 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu seat.
16:05 (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 a combined tally of 22 seats, having won 12 and leading in 10 more. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if the current leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 leading, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Election Result 2026: DMK's Ravichandran leads as counting continues
In the Thiru Vi Ka Nagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate K. S. Ravichandran is currently leading as vote counting progresses. The seat is currently held by DMK's Sivakumar P alias Thayagamkavi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. TVK's M. R. Pallavi is trailing in the contest at this stage of counting.
15:43 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 138 seats
TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, leading in 137 of the state's 234 constituencies and having won one, giving it a tally of 138 seats against a majority mark of 118. If these leads hold, TVK would cross that threshold comfortably. AIADMK is placed second with a tally of 39, while DMK holds 38 seats in combined won and leading figures.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu leads with 9,760-vote margin
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu is currently leading the count with 34,988 votes to his name. The 63-year-old candidate holds a margin of 9,760 votes over the closest rival, TVK's Sinora P S Ashok, who has accumulated 25,228 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this keenly watched seat.
15:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 210 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 210 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70 seats, still needing 78 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats across the state.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Anna Nagar Election Results 2026: TVK's Ramkumar leads DMK by 16,817 votes
In the Anna Nagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate V.K.Ramkumar is currently leading with 54,035 votes, holding a margin of 16,817 over DMK's N.Chitrarasu, who has gathered 37,218 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.K. Mohan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:59 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 146 seats, well past Tamil Nadu's majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 146 constituencies, giving the party a tally that comfortably crosses the halfway threshold if those leads hold. AIADMK is leading in 35 seats, while DMK holds leads in 30 seats with one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu of DMK trails in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, 63, finds himself trailing as counting progresses. The AIADMK's R Manohar is currently leading the seat with 9,805 votes counted in his favour. Sekarbabu, a general category candidate who has cleared his 10th standard and carries no criminal record, has accumulated 22,699 votes so far but holds a trailing status in the contest. Counting is still under way, and the final outcome in this Tamil Nadu seat is yet to be determined.
14:37 (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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a combined tally of 23. 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 3, with 1 seat won and 2 leads.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Thousand Lights Election Result 2026: TVK's Prabhakar.J.C.D leads over DMK's Ezhilan Naganathan
In the Thousand Lights constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prabhakar.J.C.D is currently leading with 19,846 votes, holding a margin of 4,146 votes over DMK's Ezhilan Naganathan, who has accumulated 15,700 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ezhilan N. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
14:15 (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 five seats beyond the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 50 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu of DMK trails in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, 63, is currently trailing as counting progresses. The AIADMK's R Manohar holds the leading position at this stage. Sekarbabu, who has no criminal cases on record and holds a 10th Pass qualification, has accumulated 22,699 votes so far in what remains a closely watched contest in this Tamil Nadu seat.
13:53 (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 leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 81, with 4 seats won and leads in 77 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 1 seat and leading in 37. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Anna Nagar Election Result: DMK's N.Chitrarasu leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Anna Nagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's N.Chitrarasu is currently leading the count with 31,994 votes, while TVK's V.K.Ramkumar is trailing with 45,897 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.K. Mohan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results for Anna Nagar are yet to be declared.
13:31 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority in Tamil Nadu
TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just two short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing at 54 seats, while DMK holds leads in 42 constituencies. Congress and BJP are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu of DMK trailing in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, 63, is currently trailing as counting progresses. AIADMK's R Manohar holds the lead at this stage. Sekarbabu, who has accumulated 18,783 votes so far, is a general category candidate with a 10th Pass educational background and carries no criminal record. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
13:09 (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, NDA has won 5 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 24, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in Puducherry.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Thousand Lights Election Result 2026: TVK's Prabhakar.J.C.D leads DMK's Ezhilan Naganathan by 3,038 votes
In the Thousand Lights constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prabhakar.J.C.D is currently leading with 10,175 votes, holding a margin of 3,038 votes over DMK's Ezhilan Naganathan, who has gathered 7,137 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ezhilan N. Counting is still in progress, and the final result is yet to be declared.
12:47 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, with TVK currently leading in 116 seats, just two short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 seats, while DMK is leading in 45. No seats have been declared yet. TVK needs to hold or add two more leads to cross the majority mark as counting continues.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: DMK's P K Sekarbabu trails in Tamil Nadu seat
P K Sekarbabu of the DMK is currently trailing in the Harbour constituency in Tamil Nadu, where counting is still under way. The 63-year-old, who holds a criminal record of zero cases, is placed behind AIADMK's R Manohar, who is leading the count at 7,029 votes against Sekarbabu's 10,654. The Harbour seat remains in play as votes continue to be tallied.
12:27 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: DMK's P K Sekarbabu leads over AIADMK rival
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate P K Sekarbabu is currently leading the count with 10,654 votes, holding an advantage of 3,625 votes over AIADMK's R Manohar, who has accumulated 7,029 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Sekarbabu. P.K. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu trails in Tamil Nadu counting
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, 63, is currently trailing as votes are counted. With 7,038 votes so far, Sekarbabu sits behind TVK's Sinora P S Ashok, who leads the count with 7,227 votes. AIADMK's R Manohar is further back with 5,921 votes. Sekarbabu, a postgraduate who has no criminal cases on record, is fighting to hold ground as counting continues in this closely watched seat.
12:04 (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 currently leading in 171 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Chepauk Thiruvallikeni Election Result 2026: TVK's Selvam. D leads as counting progresses
In Chepauk Thiruvallikeni, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam. D is currently leading the count, putting pressure on the sitting MLA from this constituency. The seat is currently held by DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin, who is trailing in the ongoing count. With results yet to be declared, the contest in this constituency remains closely watched as counting continues.
11:43 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 155 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 44 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet in the state.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu trails in third as TVK leads
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, aged 63, is currently trailing in third place with 3,839 votes. TVK candidate Sinora P S Ashok holds the lead with 4,540 votes, while AIADMK's R Manohar is placed second with 4,033 votes. Sekarbabu, a post-graduate who carries no criminal record, finds himself 701 votes behind the current leader as counting continues in this closely watched seat.
11:23 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Thousand Lights Election Results 2026: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
In the Thousand Lights constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with two Independent candidates, Karthikeyan.S and Sundara Raju.A, both reflecting leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Ezhilan N, who does not appear among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to firm up, and the contest remains in progress.
11:02 (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 these leads hold. DMK is trailing at 35 seats, while AIADMK stands at 25. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state, with others accounting for the remaining leads.
10:57 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Results: Independent candidates in the Harbour count
18 independent candidates are also in the fray in Harbour — including Sivalingam Ashok, Ashok Kumar, S Ganesh and 15 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu trails in third as TVK leads
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu, 63, is currently trailing in third place with 1,817 votes as counting progresses. TVK candidate Sinora P S Ashok holds the lead with 2,510 votes, while AIADMK's R Manohar sits in second with 1,939 votes. Sekarbabu, a postgraduate who carries no criminal record, finds himself 693 votes behind the current leader at this stage of counting, with the result yet to be declared.
10:47 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result 2026: After the last round: how Harbour's result gets declared
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Harbour, 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.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result 2026: TVK's Sinora P S Ashok leads early count
In the Harbour constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sinora P S Ashok is currently leading with 2,510 votes, holding a margin of 571 votes over AIADMK's R Manohar, who stands at 1,939 votes in second place. DMK's P K Sekarbabu is trailing in third with 1,817 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Sekarbabu. P.K. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:37 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Harbour, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Harbour Election Result: P K Sekarbabu in the count at Harbour
At the Harbour constituency in Tamil Nadu, DMK's P K Sekarbabu is among those in the running as counting progresses. The 63-year-old, who holds a clean criminal record, is contesting on a DMK ticket in what remains an open count. AIADMK's R Manohar, aged 59, is also in the frame, keeping the contest closely watched as figures continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu seat.
10:27 (IST) May 04
Harbour Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Harbour — why patience matters
Early trends from Harbour 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.
Harbour is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 23 candidates are contesting in 2026: M Suresh (Bahujan Samaj Party), P K Sekarbabu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R Fouzan Shariff (Naam Tamilar Katchi), R Manohar (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Sinora P S Ashok (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Sivalingam Ashok (Independent), Ashok Kumar (Independent), S Ganesh (Independent), D Kabilan (Independent), M Kalaiventhan (Independent), Sankar A (Independent), J Shanmugapriyan (Independent), R Dinesh (Independent), J M Niraimozhi (Independent), A Nepolian (Independent), Babu Singh (Independent), K E Manohar (Independent), G Visu (Independent), I Vinod (Independent), P Vijayakumar (Independent), T Vijayaraj (Independent), S Veerabathran (Independent), and V Jagadeesan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sekarbabu. P.K of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Harbour. In 2016, PK Sekarbabu of the DMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Harbour 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.