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Mahe Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Independent candidate Adv. T. Ashok Kumar wins the seat

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:03:06 IST

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Mahe Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Independent candidate Adv. T. Ashok Kumar wins the seat

A. Dinesan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ramesh Parambath (Congress), Prijesh. M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Mohamed Sameel (Indian Union Muslim League), Adv. T. Ashok Kumar (Independent), Ashokan. M (Independent), Ramesh (Independent), and Saraswathi. P. P. (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Mahe in Puducherry's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Mahe is a General constituency, with 30,296 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Ramesh Parambath of the Congress won by a margin of 300 votes. The 2021 turnout was 76.54%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Mahe in 2026.

10:04 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in Puducherry as counting gets underway

Early trends from Puducherry's 30-seat assembly put BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 5 constituencies. Congress is showing leads in 3 seats, while others account for 2. No results have been declared yet, and the majority mark stands at 16. BJP would need 11 more seats to reach that threshold, while Congress still requires 13 to be in contention for a majority.

09:53 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Result: Independent Candidate Trails, BJP Leads in Puducherry Seat

In the Mahe constituency of Puducherry, the current vote count doesn't feature any candidate with a star flag, so this snapshot reflects the broader election battle. Independent candidate Adv. T. Ashok Kumar is currently trailing with 1,806 votes. Meanwhile, BJP's A. Dinesan is in the lead with 1,288 votes as the counting process continues. The incumbent, Ramesh Parambath from Congress, is not among the candidates currently being counted. The counting is still underway, and no official result has been declared yet.

09:43 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results 2026: BJP's A. Dinesan leads in Puducherry constituency

In the Mahe constituency of Puducherry, BJP candidate A. Dinesan is currently leading the count with 1,288 votes. Independent candidate Adv. T. Ashok Kumar is trailing with 1,806 votes, as counting continues. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ramesh Parambath, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions, with results still awaited.

09:36 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Mahe match 2021's gap?

The 2021 election in Mahe was won with a margin of 300 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

09:26 (IST) May 04

Mahe Elections 2026: How Mahe's result feeds into Puducherry's big picture

As Puducherry's counting day unfolds, results from all 30 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Mahe's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

09:25 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in Puducherry as counting gets underway

Early counting trends in Puducherry's 30-seat assembly put BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 3 constituencies. Congress is showing leads in 1 seat at this stage. With the majority mark set at 16, BJP would need 13 more seats to reach that threshold, while Congress still requires 15. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues across the union territory.

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09:16 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 300 votes — context for May 4 count

Mahe's 2021 election was won with a margin of 300 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

09:15 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Result: Counting underway in Puducherry constituency

Counting is underway in the Mahe constituency of Puducherry, with the seat drawing attention given that sitting Congress legislator Ramesh Parambath is the incumbent here. Results are yet to be declared as the tally takes shape in this keenly watched segment of the union territory.

09:06 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Result 2026: How is Mohamed Sameel faring? Watching the Mahe count

Mohamed Sameel, contesting on a Indian Union Muslim League ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mahe May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:05 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results 2026: TVK's Prijesh. M leads early count in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Mahe constituency of Puducherry, where TVK candidate Prijesh. M is currently leading the early tally. Independent candidate Adv. T. Ashok Kumar is also among those in contention at this stage. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ramesh Parambath, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

08:56 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results: How Congress is positioned in Mahe

The Congress has fielded Ramesh Parambath in Mahe. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:46 (IST) May 04

Mahe Elections 2026: Mahe's 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Mahe, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

08:36 (IST) May 04

Mahe Assembly Election Results 2026: Mahe among Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies May 4

Puducherry's Assembly has 30 constituencies, and Mahe's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.

08:26 (IST) May 04

Mahe Elections 2026: Reading the rounds: what Mahe's count is showing

In Mahe, 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.

08:16 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Mahe

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Mahe, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Mahe.

08:06 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results: 4 independents contesting Mahe — their tally to watch

4 independent candidates are also in the fray in Mahe — including Adv. T. Ashok Kumar, Ashokan. M, Ramesh and 1 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

07:56 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results: Prijesh. M (TVK) awaits the round-wise verdict

Prijesh. M, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mahe May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:46 (IST) May 04

Mahe Elections 2026: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape

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

07:36 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results 2026: The 8 contestants whose votes are being counted

Key candidates contesting in Mahe include A. Dinesan (BJP), Ramesh Parambath (CONG), Prijesh. M (TVK), and Mohamed Sameel (IUML) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

07:26 (IST) May 04

Mahe Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Mahe's count progresses

Candidates representing BJP, CONG, TVK, IUML, IND are contesting in Mahe and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.

07:16 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results: Indian Union Muslim League in the Mahe contest

The Indian Union Muslim League has fielded Mohamed Sameel in Mahe. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:06 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results 2026: Ramesh Parambath's CONG tally being counted in Mahe

Ramesh Parambath, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mahe May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:56 (IST) May 04

Mahe Elections 2026: The final numbers in Mahe — what to look for

The votes being counted in Mahe 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.

06:46 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Mahe's count

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

06:36 (IST) May 04

Mahe Elections 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Mahe, 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.

06:26 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Mahe count

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

06:16 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Results: Mahe in Puducherry's 30-seat tally — what to expect

As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Mahe's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.

06:06 (IST) May 04

Mahe Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Mahe's electoral landscape has shifted

In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ramesh Parambath of the Congress won Mahe with a margin of 300 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

05:56 (IST) May 04

Mahe Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Mahe

As counting advances in Mahe, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 8 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

05:46 (IST) May 04

Mahe Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow

Votes cast in Mahe are now being counted. With 8 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

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.

Mahe is a General constituency in Puducherry. The constituency has 30,296 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 76.54% was recorded in the 2021 election. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: A. Dinesan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ramesh Parambath (Congress), Prijesh. M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Mohamed Sameel (Indian Union Muslim League), Adv. T. Ashok Kumar (Independent), Ashokan. M (Independent), Ramesh (Independent), and Saraswathi. P. P. (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ramesh Parambath of the Congress won Mahe with a margin of 300 votes. The runner-up was N Haridasan Master of the Independent. round-by-round trends from Mahe will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Puducherry's state-wide tally across its 30 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.

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