Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s D Velazhagan wins by 7,081 vote margin
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Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s D Velazhagan wins by 7,081 vote margin

A.P.Nandakumar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), M.Ravikumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), D.Velazhagan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R.Saravanan (Namadhu Makkal Katchi), V.Vinothkanna (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), V.S.Venkatesh (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), R.Velmurugan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), P.Jayaseelan (Puthiya Tamilagam), E.Suresh (Independent), S.Selvamoorthy (Independent), M.Nandha Kumar (Independent), K.Manoharan (Independent), and R.Ramesh (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Anaikattu 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. Anaikattu is a General constituency. In 2021, A.P.Nandakumar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 6,360 votes. The 2016 winner was A. P. Nandakumar of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Anaikattu in 2026.
16:23 (IST) May 05
Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s D Velazhagan wins by 7,081 vote margin
In Anaikattu, D Velazhagan of AIADMK secured a narrow victory, polling 76,302 votes and defeating DMK’s A P Nandakumar by a margin of 7,081 votes. TVK’s R Velmurugan finished third with 63,287 votes, as the constituency delivered a closely fought contest ending in an AIADMK win.
18:28 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with majority mark in sight
TVK is currently leading in 103 seats and has won 10, giving it a tally of 113 in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK, leading in 45 seats with 6 wins, holds a tally of 51. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far. Counting continues across the state.
18:17 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: AIADMK's Velazhagan leads as DMK incumbent trails
In the Anaikattu constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is currently leading with 61,839 votes, holding a margin of 5,651 over the sitting legislator. The incumbent, DMK's A.P.Nandakumar, is trailing at 56,188 votes as counting continues. Nandakumar, who holds the seat at present, finds himself on the back foot against Velazhagan in what remains an unfinished count.
18:06 (IST) May 04
NDA crosses majority mark in Puducherry with tally of 18
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 the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, bringing its tally to 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:55 (IST) May 04
Gudiyattam Election Result 2026: TVK's K.Sindu leads with 7,140-vote margin
In the Gudiyattam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate K.Sindu is currently leading with 74,564 votes, holding a margin of 7,140 over DMDK's K.B.Pradap, who has accumulated 67,424 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Amulu.V, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
17:33 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: AIADMK's Velazhagan leads as DMK incumbent trails
In the Anaikattu constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is currently leading with 61,839 votes. The sitting MLA A.P.Nandakumar of DMK is trailing behind with 56,188 votes, putting the incumbent in a difficult position as counting continues. The margin between the two stands at 5,651 votes, with the result yet to be declared.
17:22 (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 and is leading in 153, giving it a tally of 164. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 119, bringing its tally to 121, leaving it 27 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
17:11 (IST) May 04
Gudiyattam Election Result 2026: TVK's K.Sindu leads with 7,140-vote margin
In Gudiyattam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate K.Sindu is currently leading with 74,564 votes, holding a margin of 7,140 over DMDK's K.B.Pradap, who has accumulated 67,424 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Amulu.V, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
17:00 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 4 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 9 declared wins and leads in 105 more — leaving the party just 4 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, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
16:49 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: Incumbent DMK MLA trails as AIADMK takes lead
In the Anaikattu constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is currently leading with 56,220 votes, holding a margin of 7,134 over the sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar, who has accumulated 49,086 votes and finds himself trailing at this stage of counting. Nandakumar, a 57-year-old incumbent who won this seat previously for DMK, is under pressure as results continue to come in with the declaration still awaited.
16:38 (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 has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 9 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.
16:27 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result 2026: AIADMK's V. Ramu leads by a slender 141 votes
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate V. Ramu is currently leading with 36,535 votes, holding a narrow margin of 141 over TVK's Dr M Sudhakar, who has accumulated 36,394 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Duraimurugan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues with the contest remaining extremely close.
16:16 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 130 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 128 constituencies with 2 seats already won, giving the party a tally of 130 — well past the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is the closest challenger with a tally of 48, all in leads. DMK holds a tally of 35, with 3 seats won and 32 leads, while Congress has a tally of 3 across its contests.
16:05 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: AIADMK's Velazhagan leads as DMK incumbent trails
In the Anaikattu constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is currently leading with 45,746 votes, holding a margin of 5,762 over his nearest rival. Sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar, who holds the seat at present, is trailing with 39,984 votes as counting continues. The incumbent, aged 57, is facing a stiff challenge from Velazhagan, 56, in what remains an open contest with the result yet to be declared.
15:54 (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 12 seats and is 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, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads.
15:43 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Results 2026: TVK's Dr M Sudhakar leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr M Sudhakar is currently leading the count. AIADMK's V. Ramu is trailing in the contest, with a vote total of 34007 against Dr M Sudhakar's 32694. The seat is currently held by DMK's Duraimurugan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
15:32 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 147 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 147 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. DMK has won 2 seats and is leading in 34 more, giving it a tally of 36. AIADMK is leading in 34 seats with no wins declared yet, while Congress has secured 1 seat and is leading in 1 more.
15:21 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK incumbent A.P.Nandakumar leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Anaikattu assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading in this seat, looking to retain the constituency he has held. Votes are being tallied and the final outcome from Anaikattu is awaited.
15:10 (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 the current trends hold. The alliance has won 18 seats outright and is leading in 67 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF has won 12 seats and is leading in 24, putting its tally at 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.
14:58 (IST) May 04
Vellore Election Result 2026: TVK's Vinoth Kannan leads as counting continues
In the Vellore constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Vinoth Kannan is currently leading the count with 36,069 votes, while DMK's P.Karthikeyan is trailing at 40,127 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan .P. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet from this constituency.
14:48 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 132 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 132 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the 118-seat majority mark on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is leading in 42 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 37 seats with one declared win. TVK needs no additional leads to cross the majority threshold if these figures hold.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK's Nandakumar leads as counting continues
In Anaikattu, Tamil Nadu, the counting is still under way with DMK's A.P.Nandakumar holding the lead at this stage. Nandakumar, who is the sitting legislator from this constituency, is looking to retain the seat for his party. AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is trailing behind as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu segment.
14:26 (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 enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats so far and holds leads in 92 more, bringing its tally to 96. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result 2026: DMK's Duraimurugan leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is under way in the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK's Duraimurugan, the sitting MLA, is currently leading in the early count. The 87-year-old post-graduate candidate holds incumbent status in this seat. AIADMK's V. Ramu is trailing at this stage, with a gap of 7,634 votes separating the two candidates as tallying continues across rounds.
14:03 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 121 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 121 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party three seats past the majority mark of 118 with counting still underway. AIADMK is leading in 51 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 43. With no seats declared yet, TVK needs to convert these leads into wins to confirm a majority in the state.
13:52 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK's Nandakumar leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Anaikattu assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading in the seat, looking to hold on to the constituency he has represented. The final outcome will become clearer as more rounds of counting are completed.
13:41 (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 the current leads hold. The alliance has won 7 seats and is leading in 16 more, taking its tally to 23. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.
13:30 (IST) May 04
Vellore Election Result 2026: TVK's Vinoth Kannan leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Vellore constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Vinoth Kannan is currently leading the count with 29,386 votes, holding an edge over DMK's P.Karthikeyan, who has accumulated 34,432 votes and is trailing by a margin of 5,046 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan .P. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
13:19 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, four seats short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where TVK is currently leading in 114 constituencies, just four short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing at 56 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though TVK holds a clear numerical advantage at this stage of counting.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is still under way in the Anaikattu constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK's A.P.Nandakumar, the sitting legislator, is currently leading the race. His AIADMK rival D.Velazhagan is trailing at this stage. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied.
12:57 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has won 3 seats outright and is leading in 21 more, giving it a combined tally of 24. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, taking its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Result 2026: AIADMK's V. Ramu leads over DMK's Duraimurugan
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's V. Ramu is currently ahead with 19,514 votes, leading DMK's Duraimurugan by 5,820 votes. Duraimurugan, the 87-year-old sitting MLA who holds the seat for DMK, has so far accumulated 13,694 votes and is trailing in the count as results continue to come in.
12:35 (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, just two seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 seats, while DMK is leading in 44. No results have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.
12:24 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK incumbent A.P.Nandakumar leads by narrow margin
In the Anaikattu constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading the count, though the contest remains extremely tight. AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is trailing close behind, with just 49 votes separating the two candidates at this stage of counting. Nandakumar, 57, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and the razor-thin gap means the final outcome is still very much in play.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: Nandakumar Edges Ahead in Tight Race
The Anaikattu constituency in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a nail-biting finish! Sitting DMK MLA A.P.Nandakumar is currently in the lead with 17,714 votes. However, AIADMK's D.Velazhagan is hot on his heels with 17,763 votes tallied so far. The difference is razor-thin, a mere 49 votes, making this one of the closest contests we've seen in this constituency at this point in the vote count.
12:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 22 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA is leading in 1 seat, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the union territory.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Katpadi Election Results 2026: AIADMK's V. Ramu leads in Katpadi as counting progresses
In the Katpadi constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate V. Ramu is currently leading with 11,688 votes, while TVK's Dr M Sudhakar is trailing with 7,179 votes, a gap of 4,509 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Duraimurugan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 157 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 157 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 42 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. Counting is still underway, and no seats have been formally declared across the state so far.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK incumbent Nandakumar leads with 1,583-vote margin
In Anaikattu, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading the count with 11,036 votes, holding a margin of 1,583 over TVK's R.Velmurugan, who has accumulated 9,453 votes so far. The 57-year-old incumbent is looking to retain the seat as counting continues, with the gap between the two candidates remaining the defining number to watch in this constituency.
11:21 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 63 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 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 18 seats across the state. No alliance has yet crossed the majority threshold, and counting continues across Kerala.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Gudiyattam Election Result 2026: K.Sindu of TVK in the lead as counting continues
In Gudiyattam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate K.Sindu is currently ahead in the vote count with 10,533 votes. AIADMK's Paritha Purushothaman.G is close behind with 10,787 votes, leaving a narrow margin of just 254 votes between them. The current holder of the seat, DMK's Amulu.V, is not currently in the top three positions being reported. The counting process is ongoing, and the final result has not yet been announced.
11:00 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 133 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 133 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. DMK is placed second with leads in 42 constituencies, while AIADMK is trailing in 29. No party has formally won a seat yet as counting continues across the state.
10:56 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results: Tamil Nadu's Assembly count and Anaikattu's contribution
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Anaikattu'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.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK incumbent Nandakumar leads with 1,000-vote margin
In Anaikattu, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading the count with 7,699 votes against TVK's R.Velmurugan, who has accumulated 6,699 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 1,000 votes with counting still under way. Nandakumar, 57, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for the DMK.
10:46 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner A.P.Nandakumar and the 2026 count
In the 2021 Assembly Election, A.P.Nandakumar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Anaikattu with a margin of 6,360 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
10:40 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority mark still three seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 13 constituencies, leaving it three seats short of that threshold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Independent candidates and those from other parties cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the union territory. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:36 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Elections 2026: Polling done, counting begun — Anaikattu's result awaited
Votes cast in Anaikattu 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.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Vellore Election Results 2026: DMK's P.Karthikeyan leads by 282 votes
In the Vellore constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's P.Karthikeyan is currently leading with 8,170 votes, holding a narrow margin of 282 over TVK's M.M.Vinoth Kannan, who trails at 7,888 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Karthikeyan .P. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
10:26 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: What each round of counting will reveal in Anaikattu
As counting advances in Anaikattu, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 13 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
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 stands at 118. DMK holds the early advantage with leads in 68 constituencies, though it still needs 50 more to secure a majority. TVK is close behind, leading in 63 seats and requiring 55 to cross the threshold. AIADMK is currently leading in 41 seats, with Congress showing leads in 3 constituencies.
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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.
Anaikattu is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: A.P.Nandakumar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), M.Ravikumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), D.Velazhagan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R.Saravanan (Namadhu Makkal Katchi), V.Vinothkanna (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), V.S.Venkatesh (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), R.Velmurugan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), P.Jayaseelan (Puthiya Tamilagam), E.Suresh (Independent), S.Selvamoorthy (Independent), M.Nandha Kumar (Independent), K.Manoharan (Independent), and R.Ramesh (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, A.P.Nandakumar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Anaikattu with a margin of 6,360 votes. The runner-up was D. Velazhagan of the AIADMK. In 2016, A. P. Nandakumar of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 8,768 votes. round-by-round trends from Anaikattu 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.