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

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 08:55:02 IST

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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), 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) — 15 candidates contesting from Ariyalur 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. Ariyalur is a General constituency. In 2021, Chinnappa K of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 3,234 votes. The 2016 winner was S. Rajendran of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Ariyalur in 2026.

09:35 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Result 2026: NTK's Pugazhendhi D leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Ariyalur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, NTK candidate Pugazhendhi D is currently leading as counting continues. AIADMK's Rajendran S is trailing in the contest. The seat is currently held by DMK's Chinnappa K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. The count is still underway and the final picture from this Tamil Nadu constituency is yet to emerge.

09:28 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading

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

09:24 (IST) May 04

DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the number needed for a majority. DMK holds the early advantage, leading in 67 constituencies at this stage. TVK is placed second with leads in 27 seats, while AIADMK is currently ahead in 12. DMK needs 51 more seats to reach the majority mark if these trends hold through the remaining rounds of counting.

09:18 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Pugazhendhi D of Naam Tamilar Katchi

Pugazhendhi D, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ariyalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:14 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting continues

In the Ariyalur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with no declared result yet. The sitting DMK legislator Chinnappa K is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Early trends from this segment of the Ariyalur contest show the race still taking shape, with the final picture expected to emerge as more rounds are tallied.

09:08 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Elections 2026: How Ariyalur's result feeds into Tamil Nadu's big picture

As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Ariyalur's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

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09:04 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Result 2026: Independent's Kumar K leads early counting in Ariyalur

Early counting trends from Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu show Independent candidate Kumar K holding a lead, with BSP's Stalin V also reflecting a leading status at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Chinnappa K, who does not feature among the top three candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to reflect firm numbers as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.

08:58 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Results: Ariyalur in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect

As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Ariyalur'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.

08:48 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Results: Has Ariyalur's vote pattern shifted since 2021?

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

08:38 (IST) May 04

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

Candidates representing NTK, AIADMK, DMK, BSP, NDMKK, TVK, TMVK, AIPTMMK, IND are contesting in Ariyalur 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.

08:28 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Elections 2026: Counting day focus: Thanga. Shanmuga Sundaram of Naadaalum Makkal Katchi

Thanga. Shanmuga Sundaram, contesting on a Naadaalum Makkal Katchi ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ariyalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:18 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Results: 7 independents contesting Ariyalur — their tally to watch

7 independent candidates are also in the fray in Ariyalur — including Elaiyaraja C, Krishnamoorthy C, Kumar K and 4 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

08:08 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Elections 2026: At the counting centre: how Ariyalur's ballots are processed

At the designated counting centre for Ariyalur, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.

07:58 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Results 2026: Rajendran S's AIADMK tally being counted in Ariyalur

Rajendran S, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ariyalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:48 (IST) May 04

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

As counting advances in Ariyalur, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 15 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

07:38 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Results 2026: The 15 contestants whose votes are being counted

Key candidates contesting in Ariyalur include Pugazhendhi D (NTK), Rajendran S (AIADMK), Latha Balu (DMK), and Stalin V (BSP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

07:28 (IST) May 04

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

In Ariyalur, 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.

07:18 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Elections 2026: Watching the tallies build in Ariyalur

In Ariyalur, 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.

07:08 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Results: Latha Balu (DMK) awaits the round-wise verdict

Latha Balu, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ariyalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:58 (IST) May 04

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

The votes being counted in Ariyalur 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.

06:48 (IST) May 04

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

Votes cast in Ariyalur 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 Ariyalur.

06:38 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026

In 2021, S. Rajendran of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Ariyalur. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

06:28 (IST) May 04

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

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

06:18 (IST) May 04

Ariyalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Ariyalur among Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies May 4

Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Ariyalur'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.

06:08 (IST) May 04

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

Votes cast in Ariyalur are now being counted. With 15 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.

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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