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Ariyalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s Rajendran S wins by 24,498 vote margin

Pugazhendhi D (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rajendran S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Latha Balu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 08:54:34 IST

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08:54 (IST), May, 06

Ariyalur Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s Rajendran S wins by 24,498 vote margin

In Ariyalur, Rajendran S of AIADMK secured a decisive victory, polling 95,219 votes and defeating DMK’s Latha Balu by a margin of 24,498 votes. TVK’s Sivakumar M finished third with 57,359 votes, as the constituency delivered a clear mandate in favour of AIADMK.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK's Rajendran S leads with 24,498-vote margin

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Rajendran S is currently leading the count with 95,219 votes, holding a margin of 24,498 over DMK's Latha Balu, who has gathered 70,721 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with 113-seat tally, majority mark at 118

TVK is currently leading the Tamil Nadu assembly count in a big way, holding leads or wins across 113 of the state's 234 seats, with 10 seats already declared in its favour. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if current leads hold. DMK sits on a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45, while AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed yet.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK's Rajendran S leads with 24,498-vote margin

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Rajendran S is currently leading the count with 95,219 votes, holding a margin of 24,498 over DMK's Latha Balu, who has gathered 70,721 votes so far. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Results 2026: PMK's Vaithilingam G. leads by 16,467 votes

In Jayankondam, Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Vaithilingam G., aged 52, is currently leading with 80,664 votes. DMK's Kannan Ka.So.Ka. is trailing at 64,197 votes, putting the margin between the two at 16,467. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 114 seats

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 104 more — just four 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 close behind with leads in 47 constituencies, while counting continues across the state.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK's Rajendran S leads with 24,498-vote margin

In the Ariyalur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Rajendran S is currently leading the count with 95,219 votes, holding a margin of 24,498 over DMK's Latha Balu, who has gathered 70,721 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal

Across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 are needed for a majority, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 8 seats and is leading in 193 more, giving it a tally of 201. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 82, bringing its tally to 83, still 65 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats in the state.

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16:37 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Results 2026: PMK's Vaithilingam G. leads by 13,449 votes

In Jayankondam, Tamil Nadu, PMK candidate Vaithilingam G. is currently leading with 70,284 votes, holding a margin of 13,449 over DMK's Kannan Ka.So.Ka., who has gathered 56,835 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally crossing majority mark

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu, leading in 121 seats with 3 declared in its favour, putting its tally at 124 in the 234-seat assembly where 118 is the majority mark. That tally already crosses the threshold, though counting continues. AIADMK is the next-placed party, leading in 49 seats with none declared yet. DMK is leading in 36 seats with 3 won so far.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Rajendran S is currently leading the count with 86,074 votes, holding a margin of 20,121 over DMK's Latha Balu, who has gathered 65,953 votes so far. No star flag is active among the candidates in this seat, and with results still being tallied, the contest between these two remains the defining thread of the Ariyalur count at this stage.

16:04 (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 has a combined tally of 22 seats, having won 12 and leading in 10 more. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if the current leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 lead, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Result 2026: Kavitha Rajendran G. of TVK is ahead as counting continues

In Tamil Nadu's Jayankondam constituency, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., 65, is currently leading with 39,855 votes. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is behind with 58,433 votes, creating a difference of 18,578 votes between them. The current incumbent, DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, isn't among the top three candidates in the current leading positions. Vote counting is still in progress.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally of 142 seats

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 141 constituencies and having won one, putting its tally at 142 — well past the majority mark of 118. DMK, which held 133 seats after the last election, currently has a tally of 38, with 3 won and 35 leading. AIADMK is leading in 36 seats, while BJP accounts for 3 leads and Congress has won one seat and is leading in one more.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK's Rajendran S leads as counting continues

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Rajendran S is currently leading the count with 71,154 votes. The DMK's Latha Balu is trailing at 57,819 votes, leaving a margin of 13,335 votes between the two. Neither candidate in the current tally holds the incumbent tag for this seat, with counting still under way and the final result yet to be declared.

15:20 (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 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if 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, for a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.

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15:09 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Results 2026: TVK's Kavitha Rajendran G. leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Jayankondam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., aged 65, is currently leading the count. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is trailing with 45,277 votes against Kavitha Rajendran G.'s 29,283, putting the margin at 15,994 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:58 (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. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30 seats, with one declared. Congress has won one seat so far. Counting remains in progress across the state.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK's Rajendran S leads as counting continues

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Rajendran S is currently leading the count with 50,987 votes. The DMK's Latha Balu is trailing with 41,027 votes, putting the margin between the two at 9,960 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu seat.

14:36 (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 a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 7 seats and is leading in 31. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election 2026: Kavitha Rajendran G. of TVK is ahead in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu's Jayankondam constituency, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., 65, is currently in the lead. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is behind with 45,277 votes compared to Kavitha Rajendran G.'s 29,283, creating a difference of 15,994 votes between them. The current holder of this seat is DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who isn't among the top 3 candidates showing in the leading positions right now.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 123 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 123 constituencies and sitting five seats clear of the 118-seat majority mark. If those leads hold, the party would cross the threshold on its own. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 50 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. No results have been formally declared yet across the state.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate has a star flag marked true in the current candidate data, so the update draws from the available contest picture. AIADMK's Rajendran S, aged 66, is currently leading with 47,702 votes, holding a margin of 9,814 over DMK's Latha Balu, who has gathered 37,888 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

13:52 (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 its current leads hold. The alliance has won 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, taking its tally to 23. The SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 lead. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Result 2026: TVK's Kavitha Rajendran G. leads in Jayankondam

In the Jayankondam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., aged 65, is currently leading the count. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is trailing with 38,028 votes against Kavitha Rajendran G.'s 24,244, putting the margin at 13,784 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:30 (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 54 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. Congress and BJP are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively, with others accounting for the remaining leads.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Rajendran S is currently leading the count with 47,702 votes. The DMK candidate Latha Balu is trailing at 37,888 votes, putting the margin between the two at 9,814 votes. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

13:08 (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 currently leading in 86 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election 2026: Kavitha Rajendran G. of TVK Ahead in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu's Jayankondam constituency, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., 65, is currently in the lead. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is trailing with 34,186 votes compared to Kavitha Rajendran G.'s 22,099, creating a difference of 12,087 votes. The current holder of this seat is DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who isn't currently among the top three leading candidates.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority in Tamil Nadu

TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, leaving the party just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority, if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 53 seats, while DMK is leading in 45 constituencies. Counting is still under way across the state, with no party having crossed the majority mark yet.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: No star candidate, AIADMK leads counting

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Rajendran S is currently leading with 37,755 votes, holding a margin of 8,357 over DMK's Latha Balu, who has gathered 29,398 votes so far. The sitting MLA Chinnappa K of DMK is not among the candidates in the current count, and the contest here remains open as votes continue to be tallied.

12:24 (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 stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 31 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Result 2026: TVK's Kavitha Rajendran G. leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Jayankondam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., aged 65, is currently leading the count. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is trailing with 23,999 votes against Kavitha Rajendran G.'s 17,952, placing the margin at 6,047 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:03 (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, placing the party right at the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 62 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 36 seats. With no results formally declared yet, TVK would need its leads to hold to cross into majority territory. AIADMK needs 56 more seats to reach that threshold.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK's Rajendran S leads as counting progresses

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers are showing. AIADMK's Rajendran S is leading with 30,372 votes, holding a margin of 7,090 over DMK's Latha Balu, who has gathered 23,282 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. 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 mark at this stage of counting.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Result 2026: TVK's Kavitha Rajendran G. leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Jayankondam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., aged 65, is currently leading the count. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is trailing in the contest, with a margin of 3,910 votes separating the two at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK has taken a commanding lead in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently ahead in 172 constituencies — well past the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing at 26 seats, while DMK is leading in 23. With no results formally declared yet, counting remains underway across the state, and TVK needs no additional seats to sustain a majority if these leads hold through the final rounds.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Update: NTK's Pugazhendhi D in the Lead as Counting Continues

As the vote count unfolds in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur constituency, NTK's Pugazhendhi D is currently holding the top spot. In the latest figures, AIADMK's Rajendran S is ahead with 22,174 votes, followed by TVK's Sivakumar M who has garnered 17,793 votes, creating a difference of 4,381 votes between them. The incumbent MLA from DMK, Chinnappa K, is not appearing in the current reported vote tallies.

11:00 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, NDA is currently leading in 77 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 31 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Result 2026: TVK's Kavitha Rajendran G. leads early count

In the Jayankondam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., aged 65, is currently leading the count. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is trailing with 3,987 votes against Kavitha Rajendran G.'s 1,974, putting the margin at 2,013 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

10:39 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark at 118

TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 78 constituencies and still 40 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is close behind with leads in 71 seats, needing 47 more to reach that mark. AIADMK is leading in 37 seats at this stage of counting, with no party yet on course to confirm a majority.

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Ariyalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers are showing. AIADMK's Rajendran S is leading with 12,200 votes, holding a margin of 3,830 over DMK's Latha Balu, who has accumulated 8,370 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.

10:19 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, placing it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats and would need 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold as counting continues.

10:09 (IST), May, 04

Jayankondam Election Result 2026: TVK's Kavitha Rajendran G. leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Jayankondam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kavitha Rajendran G., aged 65, is currently leading as counting progresses. PMK's Vaithilingam G. is trailing in the contest. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kannan Ka So Ka, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

09:58 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Elections 2026: Where Ariyalur fits in Tamil Nadu's counting day picture

Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Ariyalur is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

09:55 (IST), May, 04

DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, TVK close behind at 58 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. DMK is currently leading in 63 constituencies, while TVK is not far behind with leads in 58 seats. AIADMK holds leads in 37 seats at this stage. DMK needs 55 more seats to reach the majority mark, and no party has crossed that threshold yet as counting continues.

09:48 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Results: How All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is positioned in Ariyalur

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Rajendran S in Ariyalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:45 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Election Result: NTK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Ariyalur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Pugazhendhi D of Naam Tamilar Katchi currently holds the lead, while AIADMK's Rajendran S is trailing. The sitting seat belongs to DMK's Chinnappa K, who is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

09:38 (IST), May, 04

Ariyalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Ariyalur's electoral journey: three elections in focus

Ariyalur saw S. Rajendran of the AIADMK win in 2016, followed by Chinnappa K of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.

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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.
Ariyalur is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: Pugazhendhi D (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rajendran S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Latha Balu (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Stalin V (Bahujan Samaj Party), Thanga. Shanmuga Sundaram (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Sivakumar M (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Sudhakar M (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Rajkumar S (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Elaiyaraja C (Independent), Krishnamoorthy C (Independent), Kumar K (Independent), Semmalai T (Independent), Rajkumar K (Independent), Vetrivel G (Independent), and Jothibasu K (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Chinnappa K of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Ariyalur with a margin of 3,234 votes. The runner-up was S. Rajendran of the AIADMK. In 2016, S. Rajendran of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 2,043 votes. round-by-round trends from Ariyalur 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.

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