Tindivanam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: VCK’s Vanni Arasu wins by 734 vote margin
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Tindivanam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: VCK’s Vanni Arasu wins by 734 vote margin

Arjunan. P (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pachimuthu. P (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Vanni Arasu (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), Venkatachalapathy. A (Bahujan Samaj Party), Sakthivel. S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Mohan. A (MAKKAL SAKTHI KATCHI), Ramneshwaran. V (Thakkam Katchi), Vanjinathan. C (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Chandaran. A (Independent), Durkali. N (Independent), Devakumaran. E (Independent), Pon.Sivakumar (Independent), Vinoth. S (Independent), and Viswanathan. S.A (Independent) — 14 candidates contesting from Tindivanam 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. Tindivanam is a constituency. In 2021, Arjunan P of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 9,753 votes. The 2016 winner was P. Seethapathy of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Tindivanam in 2026.
00:32 (IST) May 07
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results 2026: VCK’s Vanni Arasu wins by 734 vote margin
In Tindivanam, Vanni Arasu of VCK secured a narrow victory with 63,833 votes, defeating AIADMK’s Arjunan P by a margin of just 734 votes. TVK candidate Sakthivel S finished third with 61,159 votes, as the constituency witnessed a tightly fought three-cornered contest.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result 2026: PMK's Ganeshkumar A leads with 9,141-vote margin
In the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Ganeshkumar A is currently leading with 45,101 votes, holding a margin of 9,141 over DMK's Gingee Masthan K S, who has accumulated 35,960 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Masthan K S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
18:18 (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 with no wins declared yet.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads by narrow margin
In Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with AIADMK's Arjunan. P currently leading the contest. He holds 52,756 votes against VCK's Vanni Arasu, who is trailing with 51,496 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 1,260 votes, keeping this seat firmly in the balance as results continue to come in.
17:55 (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 11 seats 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.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Vikravandi Election: TVK's Vijai Vadivel A Edges Ahead in Tight Race
In Tamil Nadu's Vikravandi constituency, TVK's Vijai Vadivel A is currently holding a slim lead in the vote count, having secured 43,051 votes. PMK's Sivakumar C is right on their heels with 44,657 votes, meaning there's only a 1,606 vote difference between them at this point. The current seat holder, DMK's Pugazhenthi N, isn't appearing in the top leading positions right now. The counting process is still ongoing.
17:33 (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 — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. 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 so far.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads by a narrow margin
In the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate has a star flag marked true in the current data, so this update draws from the constituency-level picture. AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading with 48,810 votes, holding a slender margin of 819 votes over VCK's Vanni Arasu, who has gathered 47,991 votes and is trailing. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
17:11 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads by a narrow 819 votes
In Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading with 48,810 votes, holding a slim margin of 819 over VCK's Vanni Arasu, who has accumulated 47,991 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Arjunan P, and with counting still under way, the contest remains tight between the two candidates.
17:00 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 55 seats and is leading in 32 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads in hand.
16:49 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result 2026: PMK's Ganeshkumar A leads with 9,208-vote margin
In the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Ganeshkumar A is currently leading with 39,276 votes, holding a margin of 9,208 votes over DMK's Gingee Masthan K S, who has accumulated 30,068 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Masthan K S. Counting is still under way, and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
16:38 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 3 more seats for majority
TVK is leading in 112 seats and has won 3, giving it a tally of 115 in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 3 seats short if its current leads hold. AIADMK is the next placed party with a tally of 49, while DMK has won 6 and is leading in 41, bringing its tally to 47.
16:27 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: VCK leads over AIADMK in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is still under way in the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where VCK candidate Vanni Arasu is currently leading the race. AIADMK's Arjunan P is trailing at this stage, with votes still being tallied. The result for this Tamil Nadu assembly seat is yet to be declared as the contest between the two candidates remains closely watched.
16:16 (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 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. 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 5, with 4 seats won and 1 lead.
16:06 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Results 2026: PMK's Ganeshkumar A leads with 6,363-vote margin
In the Gingee constituency of Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Ganeshkumar A is currently leading with 31,047 votes, holding a margin of 6,363 votes over DMK's Gingee Masthan K S, who has accumulated 24,684 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Masthan K S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
15:54 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with a tally of 134 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 133 constituencies with one seat won, giving the party a tally of 134 and placing it well past the majority threshold if these leads hold. AIADMK has a tally of 43, leading in 43 seats. DMK is leading in 36 seats with 3 won, for a tally of 39.
15:44 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: VCK leads over AIADMK in Tamil Nadu seat
In Tindivanam, counting is still under way with VCK's Vanni Arasu currently leading the contest. The 55-year-old has accumulated 35,194 votes so far, holding a margin of 1,560 over AIADMK's Arjunan. P, who stands at 33,634 votes. The result in this Tamil Nadu constituency is yet to be declared as the counting progresses.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Results 2026: VCK's Vanni Arasu leads by narrow margin
In Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, VCK's Vanni Arasu is currently leading with 32,019 votes, holding a slender margin of 620 over AIADMK's Arjunan P, who is trailing with 31,399 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Arjunan P, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues in this closely contested constituency.
15:22 (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 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Vanur Election Result 2026: Suresh P of TVK is Ahead as Counting Continues in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu's Vanur constituency, TVK's Suresh P is currently in the lead with 29,794 votes. DMK's Gowtham D is behind with 31,737 votes, creating a difference of 1,943 votes between them. The current holder of this seat is ADMK's Chakrapani M, who is not currently among the top 3 candidates in the leading positions.
14:59 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 146 constituencies and sitting on a tally that already clears the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with a tally of 35, while DMK is leading in 30 seats with one declared win. Congress has a tally of two seats. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Update: Arjunan. P is currently behind as counting progresses
In Tamil Nadu's Tindivanam constituency, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently trailing in the vote count, having secured 24,962 votes. VCK's Vanni Arasu is ahead in the race for this seat with 22,840 votes, placing Arjunan. P behind by 2,122 votes. The final results for this SC-reserved seat are still pending as the counting process continues.
14:38 (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 threshold if current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Villupuram Election Result: TVK's Mohanraj N leads, incumbent DMK MLA trails
In the Villupuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Mohanraj N is currently leading with 34,450 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Lakshmanan R, who is trailing in the count with 35,722 votes against him in the running tally, with Mohanraj N holding a margin of 1,272 votes at this stage. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
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 placed second with leads in 50 constituencies, while DMK is trailing in 42. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads with 2882-vote margin
In the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading the count with 22,828 votes, holding a margin of 2,882 over VCK's Vanni Arasu, who has accumulated 19,946 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still in progress, and the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.
13:54 (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 95 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:43 (IST) May 04
Mailam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Shanmugam C Ve leads with 18,886-vote margin
In the Mailam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Shanmugam C Ve is currently leading with 46,695 votes, holding an 18,886-vote margin over TVK candidate Vijay Niranjan A, who has accumulated 27,809 votes so far. The seat is currently held by PMK's Sivakumar C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way.
13:32 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 116 constituencies, just two seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 seats, while DMK holds leads in 42. Congress and BJP are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively, with no party having won any seat so far.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK is currently ahead as vote counting continues. Arjunan. P holds the lead at this stage, with the result yet to be declared. The seat falls under constituency number 72, and all eyes remain on the final tally as counting moves forward.
13:10 (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 built a commanding position across the counting floor. The alliance has won 5 seats and is currently leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 24, which is well past the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the union territory.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Vikravandi Election Result 2026: TVK's Vijai Vadivel A leads in close contest
In the Vikravandi assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijai Vadivel A is currently leading the count with 12,255 votes. PMK's Sivakumar C is trailing closely behind with 12,661 votes recorded, putting the margin between the two at just 406 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Pugazhenthi N, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:48 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 116 constituencies, leaving the party just two seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 seats, while DMK is leading in 45. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: AIADMK's Arjunan. P holds a narrow lead
In the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading the count with 13,368 votes. The VCK's Vanni Arasu is trailing close behind at 12,964 votes, leaving a margin of just 404 votes between the two. With counting still in progress, Tindivanam remains one of the tighter contests to watch in Tamil Nadu today.
12:27 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 180 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a party needs 148 to form a government, BJP is currently leading in 180 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Update: Chandrasekaran B of TVK in the lead, PMK hot on his heels
The Gingee constituency in Tamil Nadu is seeing a tight race, with TVK's Chandrasekaran B currently ahead in the vote count. He's secured 5,687 votes so far. Not far behind is PMK's Ganeshkumar A, who has garnered 7,321 votes. This puts the current difference between them at 1,634 votes. The incumbent DMK candidate, Masthan K S, isn't currently in the top three positions as the counting continues. The final result is yet to be declared.
12:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party right at the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 62 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 36. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state. AIADMK needs 56 more seats to reach the majority mark at this stage.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading the count with 7,680 votes, holding a margin of 1,795 votes over VCK's Vanni Arasu, who has gathered 5,885 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.
11:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 83 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, putting its tally well past the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the state.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Vikravandi Election Result: TVK's Vijai Vadivel A leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Vikravandi assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vijai Vadivel A is currently leading the count, with PMK's Sivakumar C trailing behind by a margin of 921 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Pugazhenthi N, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:23 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 172 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 26 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 24. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet in the state.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads with 2021-vote margin
In the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading the count with 4,335 votes, holding a margin of 2,021 votes over TVK's Sakthivel. S, who has accumulated 2,314 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
11:02 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Arjunan. P leads with 2,021-vote margin
In Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Arjunan. P is currently leading with 4,335 votes against TVK's Sakthivel. S, who has gathered 2,314 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 2,021 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Arjunan P, who is also the candidate leading the count at this stage.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Villupuram Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Vijayasureshbabu leads over sitting MLA
In Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Vijayasureshbabu is currently leading with 7,358 votes, holding a margin of 1,355 votes over DMK's Lakshmanan R, who has accumulated 6,003 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Lakshmanan R, who is trailing in second place as counting continues in this constituency.
10:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 33 more seats for majority
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 85 constituencies as counting progresses. The party needs 33 more seats to reach the majority mark of 118. DMK is placed second with leads in 67 seats, requiring 51 to cross the halfway line. AIADMK is currently leading in 38 seats, while no party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Election Result: AIADMK's Arjunan P leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Tindivanam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where AIADMK's Arjunan P is currently leading the race. The seat, held previously by the AIADMK, remains one to watch as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet from this constituency as the counting process moves forward.
10:21 (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 leading in 66 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Gingee Election Result 2026: BSP's Rangarajan E leads early in Gingee
Counting is underway in the Gingee assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, where BSP candidate Rangarajan E is currently leading. Thanigaimalai R of the Anti Corruption Dynamic Party is also among those reflecting a lead at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Masthan K S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 party needs 118 to secure a majority. DMK is currently leading in 69 seats, leaving it 49 short of that mark. TVK is ahead in 32 constituencies, while AIADMK holds leads in 15. Congress is leading in one seat, and BJP has yet to open its account at this stage of counting.
09:16 (IST) May 04
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Mohan. A of MAKKAL SAKTHI KATCHI
Mohan. A, contesting on a MAKKAL SAKTHI KATCHI ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Tindivanam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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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.
Tindivanam is a constituency in Tamil Nadu. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: Arjunan. P (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pachimuthu. P (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Vanni Arasu (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), Venkatachalapathy. A (Bahujan Samaj Party), Sakthivel. S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Mohan. A (MAKKAL SAKTHI KATCHI), Ramneshwaran. V (Thakkam Katchi), Vanjinathan. C (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Chandaran. A (Independent), Durkali. N (Independent), Devakumaran. E (Independent), Pon.Sivakumar (Independent), Vinoth. S (Independent), and Viswanathan. S.A (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Arjunan P of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Tindivanam with a margin of 9,753 votes. The runner-up was P. Seethapathy of the DMK. In 2016, P. Seethapathy of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 101 votes. round-by-round trends from Tindivanam 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.