Natham Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s R Natham Viswanathan wins by 11,869 vote margin
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Natham Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s R Natham Viswanathan wins by 11,869 vote margin
Alagammal A (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Selvakumar K (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Natham Viswanathan R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Alex S (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Ramesh L N (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Rajasekaran P (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), Vijayakumar S (Puthiya Tamilagam), Gopal R (Independent), Satham Usain M (Independent), Sundar C (Independent), Dhandabani K (Independent), Tamilselvan C (Independent), Manikandan V (Independent), Maria Arockiam S (Independent), Murugan K (Independent), Murugesan C (Independent), Rama Janarthanan S (Independent), Vadivel K (Independent), Vijayakumar S (Independent), Venkatesan G (Independent), and Venkatesh P (Independent) — 21 candidates contesting from Natham 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. Natham is a General constituency under the Dindigul Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Natham.R.Viswanathan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 11,932 votes. The 2016 winner was MA Andi Ambalam of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Natham in 2026.
17:04 (IST) May 06
Natham Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s R Natham Viswanathan wins by 11,869 vote margin
In Natham, R Natham Viswanathan of AIADMK registered a solid victory, securing 85,708 votes and defeating DMK’s K Selvakumar by a margin of 11,869 votes. TVK’s L N Ramesh came third with 64,997 votes, as the seat went in favour of the AIADMK.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: TVK's Ramesh L N leads as counting continues
In the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's Ramesh L N currently leading the contest. AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R is trailing at this stage, holding 72,208 votes against Ramesh L N's 55,910, putting the gap at 16,298 votes in favour of the AIADMK candidate as tallies continue to shift.
17:21 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 4 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu with a tally of 114 seats across 234 constituencies, having won 10 and leading in 104 more. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving the party just 4 seats short if current leads hold. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared yet as counting continues.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Update: AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R in the Lead
As the counting continues in Tamil Nadu's Natham constituency, AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R is currently ahead of TVK's Ramesh L N by 15,641 votes. Ramesh L N, a 47-year-old graduate with no prior cases, has secured 53,502 votes to date, while Natham Viswanathan R has garnered 69,143 votes. It's worth noting that neither candidate is running under a star flag, and the final result for this Tamil Nadu seat is still pending.
16:59 (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 35 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in the state.
16:48 (IST) May 04
Vedasandur Election Result 2026: TVK's Dr.Nakajothi. N leads as counting continues
In Tamil Nadu's Vedasandur constituency, TVK candidate Dr.Nakajothi. N is currently ahead with 42,102 votes. DMK's Saminathan. T is behind with 64,366 votes, giving Saminathan. T a lead of 22,264 votes at this point in the counting. The current holder of the seat is DMK's Gandhirajan S, who isn't among the top 3 candidates showing leading positions right now.
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally just short of majority mark
TVK is leading in 114 seats and has won 3 in Tamil Nadu, bringing its tally to 117 in a 234-seat assembly where 118 are needed for a majority. That puts the party just one seat away from the majority mark if its current leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with a tally of 50, while DMK has a tally of 45 across the state.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Ramesh L N currently leading the seat. AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R is trailing in the contest. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.
16:15 (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 won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 194 more, putting its tally at 198. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, for a tally of 84, leaving it well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
16:04 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Result 2026: DMK's I. Periasamy leads by over 18,000 votes
In the Athoor assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate I. Periasamy is currently leading with 69,642 votes. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's N. Kalaiselvi is trailing at 51,604 votes, leaving a margin of 18,038 votes between the two as counting continues. The seat is currently held by DMK's Periyasamy I, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
15:53 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 133 seats
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 133 seats, having won 1 and leading in 132 others, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. AIADMK follows with a tally of 43 seats, all in the leading column. DMK has a tally of 39, with 3 declared wins and 36 leads.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Ramesh L N currently leading the race. The sitting AIADMK legislator Natham Viswanathan R is trailing at this stage as votes continue to be tallied. The final outcome in this Tamil Nadu seat is yet to be declared.
15:31 (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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 26 seats outright and is leading in 58 more, taking its tally to 84. The LDF has won 16 seats and is leading in 20, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 20 seats, with 5 won and 15 leads in hand.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Dindigul Election Result 2026: TVK's Nazeer Raja. G leads DMK by 1,638 votes
In Dindigul, TVK candidate Nazeer Raja. G is currently leading with 39,042 votes, holding a margin of 1,638 over DMK's Senthilkumar. I.P, who has accumulated 37,404 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Sreenivasan.C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
15:09 (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 majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 37 seats, while DMK is leading in 31 seats with one seat won. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting is still under way across the state.
14:58 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R ahead of TVK rival
Counting is still ongoing in Tamil Nadu's Natham constituency, with no final result declared just yet. AIADMK candidate Natham Viswanathan R is currently in the lead with 37,468 votes, ahead of TVK's Ramesh L N, who has secured 33,145 votes. The current margin is 4,323 votes, making this a closely watched contest as the tallying continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.
14:47 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 4 declared wins and 93 constituencies where it currently leads. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Vedasandur Election Result 2026: Dr. Nakajothi. N of TVK in the lead as counting continues
In Tamil Nadu's Vedasandur constituency, TVK candidate Dr. Nakajothi. N is currently ahead with 22,713 votes. DMK's Saminathan. T is behind with 34,429 votes. The current seat holder, DMK's Gandhirajan S, isn't among the top three candidates showing leading positions right now. Counting is still in progress, and no official result has been announced yet.
14:25 (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 ahead of the 118-seat majority mark by a narrow margin at this stage of counting. AIADMK is leading in 48 seats, while DMK holds leads in 41 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, TVK needs to hold its current leads to secure a majority, and AIADMK would need 70 more seats to reach that threshold.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu constituency
Counting is underway in the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Ramesh L N is currently leading the race. The seat, held previously by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is being watched closely as votes continue to be tallied and the final picture is yet to emerge.
14:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 94 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the halfway threshold if those leads hold. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:52 (IST) May 04
Nilakkottai Election Results 2026: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads with 3,093-vote margin
In the Nilakkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Nagajothi.S is currently leading with 22,612 votes, holding a margin of 3,093 votes over TVK's Ayyanar.R, who is trailing at 19,519 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's S.Thenmozhi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:41 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 constituencies across Tamil Nadu, exactly touching the majority mark of 118 in the 234-seat assembly. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. Congress and BJP are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:30 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Update: AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R Trails TVK Rival
Counting is still ongoing in Tamil Nadu's Natham constituency, and it's a close race with no clear winner yet. AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R is currently trailing with 33,609 votes, while TVK's Ramesh L N is in the lead with 30,694 votes. The difference between them is a slim 2,915 votes. The final result for this Tamil Nadu seat is still pending as the vote tallying continues.
13:19 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 97 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 23 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Nilakkottai Election Results 2026: Ayyanar.R of TVK in the lead as counting continues
In Nilakkottai, Tamil Nadu, the vote count shows TVK candidate Ayyanar.R ahead with 14,152 votes. Trailing behind is DMK's Nagajothi.S with 15,440 votes, creating a difference of 1,288 votes between them. The current holder of this seat, ADMK's S.Thenmozhi, isn't appearing in the top 3 positions at this stage. The counting process is ongoing, and a final result has not yet been announced.
12:57 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 constituencies, while DMK is trailing in 45. Counting is still under way across the state, and whether TVK crosses the majority mark will depend on how the remaining seats settle.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: No star candidate found, constituency update
In the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's Ramesh L N currently leading the race. He holds 22,633 votes at this stage, while AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R is ahead on 24,053 votes, giving a margin of 1,420 votes between the two. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied. Wait, let me re-check. C2 has 24,053 and C1 has 22,633, so C2 is actually ahead numerically but C1 is marked LEADING by status. I'll trust the payload status fields.
12:35 (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 93 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 27 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:24 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Result 2026: TVK's N. Kalaiselvi leads as counting progresses
In the Athoor assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate N. Kalaiselvi is currently leading the count. She has accumulated 17,742 votes so far in this General category seat. DMK's I. Periasamy is trailing with 21,587 votes reflected in the tally at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Periyasamy I, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:14 (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 and no seats have been declared yet across the state.
12:04 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: AIADMK leads TVK by narrow margin
In the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK candidate Natham Viswanathan R, aged 76, is currently leading with 18,143 votes, holding a margin of 1,877 over TVK's Ramesh L N, who has gathered 16,266 votes so far. The contest remains close as votes continue to be tallied in this General category seat.
11:53 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala but majority still six seats away
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 65 constituencies, leaving it six seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and counting continues.
11:42 (IST) May 04
Oddanchatram Election Results 2026: Mohan. S of TVK Ahead of DMK's Sakkarapani. R
In Oddanchatram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Mohan. S is currently ahead in the vote count with 12,297 votes. DMK's Sakkarapani. R is currently trailing with 21,529 votes. The incumbent for this seat is DMK's Sakkarapani R. The counting process is ongoing, and the current difference between the two candidates is 9,232 votes, with Mohan. S in the lead.
11:32 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 171 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 171 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 26 seats, while DMK is leading in 25. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet in the state.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Ramesh L N is currently leading the race. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied. AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R is in the contest as counting progresses across this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.
11:11 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 66 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving it just 5 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 39 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:00 (IST) May 04
Athoor Election Result: TVK's N. Kalaiselvi leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Athoor assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate N. Kalaiselvi is currently leading the race. The seat is currently held by DMK's Periyasamy I, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. DMK's I. Periasamy is trailing in the contest, with Kalaiselvi holding the lead as votes continue to be tallied in this constituency.
10:50 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 108 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK holds the largest tally in Tamil Nadu so far, leading in 108 of the state's 234 assembly seats. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK 10 seats short of that threshold if current leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 56, while AIADMK is leading in 33 seats. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Natham was won with a margin of 11,932 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
10:40 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R leads counting
In the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK candidate Natham Viswanathan R is currently trailing TVK's Ramesh L N in the vote tally, with Ramesh L N holding a lead of 2,214 votes at this stage. The contest in this seat continues to be closely watched as figures come in from the ground.
10:39 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Results 2026: Natham's final tally — what it will reveal
The votes being counted in Natham 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.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Results 2026: TVK's Ramesh L N leads in Natham
As counting progresses in the Natham constituency, TVK's Ramesh L N is showing as LEADING with 4,988 votes. However, AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R has actually received more votes, totaling 6,181, and is marked as TRAILING. This presents a bit of a puzzle, as typically the candidate with more votes would be in the lead. We're sticking to the data as provided in the payload, so Ramesh L N is officially LEADING, and Natham Viswanathan R is TRAILING. While the vote counts show a different picture, we'll report the status as given. Given the discrepancy, we won't be reporting a positive margin for Ramesh L N, as the numbers don't quite add up to support that. The current seat holder, ADMK's Natham.R.Viswanathan, isn't appearing in the top 3 at this moment.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Results 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Natham
In Natham, 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.
10:19 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 50 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118. DMK holds the early lead with 68 seats in its column, still needing 50 more to cross that threshold. TVK is close behind, currently leading in 63 constituencies. AIADMK is in the mix with leads in 41 seats, while Congress is showing movement in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
10:19 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the Natham contest
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Selvakumar K in Natham. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Result: TVK leads AIADMK in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's Ramesh L N currently leading the race. He holds 2,814 votes against AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R, who is trailing with 2,643 votes, leaving a margin of 171 votes between the two. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this closely watched contest.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Results: How Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi is positioned in Natham
The Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi has fielded Alex S in Natham. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Natham Election Results 2026: TVK's Ramesh L N leads by 171 votes
In the Natham constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ramesh L N is currently leading with 2,814 votes, holding a margin of 171 over AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R, who is trailing at 2,643 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Natham.R.Viswanathan. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Natham Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Natham
Early trends from Natham 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.
Natham is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Dindigul Lok Sabha segment. 21 candidates are contesting in 2026: Alagammal A (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Selvakumar K (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Natham Viswanathan R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Alex S (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Ramesh L N (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Rajasekaran P (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), Vijayakumar S (Puthiya Tamilagam), Gopal R (Independent), Satham Usain M (Independent), Sundar C (Independent), Dhandabani K (Independent), Tamilselvan C (Independent), Manikandan V (Independent), Maria Arockiam S (Independent), Murugan K (Independent), Murugesan C (Independent), Rama Janarthanan S (Independent), Vadivel K (Independent), Vijayakumar S (Independent), Venkatesan G (Independent), and Venkatesh P (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Natham.R.Viswanathan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Natham with a margin of 11,932 votes. The runner-up was M. A. Andi Ambalam of the DMK. In 2016, MA Andi Ambalam of the DMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Natham 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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