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Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's A Anbalagan wins the seat

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:28 IST

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Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's A Anbalagan wins the seat

A Anbalagan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Annibal Kennedy (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S Siva (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Subramaniyan (Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi), Selvanathan (Pattali Makkal Katchi), and V Devipriya (Naam Tamilar Katchi) — 6 candidates contesting from Oupalam 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. Oupalam is a General constituency, with 27,603 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Annibal Kennedy of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 4,780 votes. The 2016 winner was A Anbalagan of the AIADMK. The 2021 turnout was 85.13%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Oupalam in 2026.

09:59 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4

Votes cast in Oupalam are now being counted. With 6 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

09:56 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in Puducherry as counting gets underway

Early trends from Puducherry's 30-seat assembly put BJP out front with leads in 5 constituencies, while Congress is showing leads in 3. Others account for 2 seats in the early count. With the majority mark sitting at 16, BJP would need 11 more seats to get there and Congress would need 13. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

09:49 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Oupalam candidate and the 2026 count

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

09:46 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Result: AIADMK leads over sitting DMK MLA

In the Oupalam constituency of Puducherry, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK's A Anbalagan is currently leading with 2,045 votes, while sitting DMK legislator Annibal Kennedy is close behind at 1,832 votes. The margin between the two stands at 213 votes, keeping this contest very much alive as further rounds of counting continue.

09:39 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Oupalam

Votes cast in Oupalam 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 Oupalam.

09:36 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads over DMK's Kennedy

In the Oupalam constituency of Puducherry, AIADMK candidate A Anbalagan is currently leading with 2,045 votes, holding a margin of 213 votes over the second-place candidate. The seat is currently held by DMK's Annibal Kennedy, who is contesting and trailing in second place with 1,832 votes as counting continues in this Puducherry segment.

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09:29 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark

The 2021 election in Oupalam was won with a margin of 4,780 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

09:25 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in Puducherry as early counting gets underway

Counting is in its early stages across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where 16 is the number needed for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 3 constituencies, giving the party a tally of 3, and still needs 13 more seats to reach that mark. Congress is leading in 1 seat so far. No seats have been declared yet in the union territory.

09:19 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Oupalam counts its 2026 votes

In the 2021 Assembly Election, Annibal Kennedy of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Oupalam with a margin of 4,780 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

09:09 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026: How is V Devipriya faring? Watching the Oupalam count

V Devipriya, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Oupalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:05 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Result: AIADMK's A Anbalagan leads in Puducherry seat

In the Oupalam constituency of Puducherry, AIADMK candidate A Anbalagan is currently leading as counting progresses. PMK's Selvanathan is also among the candidates reflected in the early count. The seat is currently held by DMK's Annibal Kennedy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final picture is yet to emerge from this Puducherry constituency.

08:59 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results: How Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi is positioned in Oupalam

The Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi has fielded Subramaniyan in Oupalam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:49 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Oupalam count is evolving

As counting progresses in Oupalam, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Annibal Kennedy of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

08:39 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Oupalam in focus on Puducherry's counting day

Counting day in Puducherry brings results from 30 constituencies, and Oupalam is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

08:29 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Oupalam

Early trends from Oupalam should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

08:19 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Oupalam

In Oupalam, 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.

08:09 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Oupalam's count concludes

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Oupalam, 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 Oupalam.

07:59 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026: A Anbalagan (AIADMK) awaits the round-wise verdict

A Anbalagan, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Oupalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:49 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 30: how Oupalam contributes to Puducherry's tally

Puducherry's Assembly has 30 constituencies, and Oupalam'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.

07:39 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results 2026: 6 candidates in the count May 4

Key candidates contesting in Oupalam include A Anbalagan (AIADMK), Annibal Kennedy (DMK), S Siva (TVK), and Subramaniyan (TMTHK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

07:29 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Elections 2026: Oupalam awaits the round-wise verdict

In Oupalam, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.

07:19 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results: Oupalam's result adds to Puducherry's state-wide picture

As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Oupalam'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.

07:09 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Result 2026: Subramaniyan's TMTHK tally being counted in Oupalam

Subramaniyan, contesting on a Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Oupalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:59 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Result 2026: Oupalam's 27,603-strong voter base and counting day

Oupalam had 27,603 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. In 2021, the recorded turnout was 85.13%.

06:49 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results: Counting day focus: S Siva of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

S Siva, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Oupalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:39 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Oupalam's final tally — what it will reveal

The votes being counted in Oupalam 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.

06:29 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Results 2026: How is Annibal Kennedy faring? Watching the Oupalam count

Annibal Kennedy, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Oupalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:19 (IST) May 04

Oupalam Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Oupalam

As counting advances in Oupalam, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 6 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

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.

Oupalam is a General constituency in Puducherry. The constituency has 27,603 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 85.13% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: A Anbalagan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Annibal Kennedy (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S Siva (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Subramaniyan (Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi), Selvanathan (Pattali Makkal Katchi), and V Devipriya (Naam Tamilar Katchi). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Annibal Kennedy of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Oupalam with a margin of 4,780 votes. The runner-up was A Anbalagan of the AIADMK. In 2016, A Anbalagan of the AIADMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Oupalam 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.

Oupalam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK's A Anbalagan wins the seat

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