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Poompuhar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Nivedha M Murugan wins by 8,260 vote margin

Ilayanagulan. K (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Nivedha M Murugan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pavunraj. S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:39:41 IST

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15:39 (IST), May, 06

Poompuhar Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s Nivedha M Murugan wins by 8,260 vote margin

In Poompuhar, Nivedha M Murugan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam emerged victorious with 81,096 votes, defeating AIADMK’s Pavunraj S by 8,260 votes. TVK’s Vijayalaiyan J secured third place with 55,902 votes.

18:28 (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 leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.

18:17 (IST), May, 04

Sirkazhi Election Results 2026: DMK's Senthilselvan.R leads over TVK rival

In the Sirkazhi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with DMK candidate Senthilselvan.R currently leading the contest. Senthilselvan.R has accumulated 49,729 votes so far, while TVK's Gopinath.S is trailing with 42,280 votes, putting the margin between the two at 7,449 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Panneerselvam.M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority

TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, with a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if current leads hold. DMK sits second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet.

17:55 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: DMK's Nivedha M Murugan leads counting

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Nivedha M Murugan is currently trailing against AIADMK's Pavunraj. S, who holds the lead with 47,113 votes against Murugan's 52,452, putting the DMK incumbent ahead by 5,339 votes as tallying continues across the segment. Wait — let me re-examine. C2 (Nivedha M Murugan, DMK) has 52,452 votes and C1 (Pavunraj. S, AIADMK) has 47,113 votes. The MARGIN12 is - 5,339, meaning C2 actually has more votes. But the payload says C1 status is LEADING and C2 is TRAILING, and the constituency leading Candidate Name is Pavunraj. S. I must use payload status exactly. Let me rewrite correctly.

17:44 (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 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads.

17:33 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Manian leads with a 20,825-vote margin

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Manian. O.S is currently leading with 59,172 votes, holding a margin of 20,825 votes over TVK candidate Kingsly Gerald. A, who has accumulated 38,347 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's O.S.Manian, and counting is still underway with the final result yet to be declared.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, four seats short of majority mark

TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 104 more — leaving the party just four seats short of the 118-seat majority mark. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, as counting continues across the state.

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17:11 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is under way with AIADMK's Pavunraj. S currently leading the race. The sitting DMK legislator Nivedha M. Murugan is trailing at this stage. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this keenly watched seat.

17:00 (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 55 seats and is leading in 32 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.

16:49 (IST), May, 04

Sirkazhi Election Results 2026: TVK's Gopinath.S Ahead of DMK in Early Tally

In the Sirkazhi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Gopinath.S is currently leading with 42,280 votes. DMK's Senthilselvan.R is trailing with 49,729 votes, leaving a margin of 7,449 votes between them. The current holder of the seat is DMK's Panneerselvam.M, who isn't among the top 3 candidates in the current leading positions. Counting is ongoing, and no official result has been declared yet.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 3 more seats for majority

TVK is leading in 112 seats and has won 3 in Tamil Nadu, putting its tally at 115 in a 234-seat assembly where 118 is the majority mark. Just three more seats stand between the party and a majority if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 49, while DMK has won 6 and is leading in 41, giving it a tally of 47.

16:27 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: DMK's Nivedha M Murugan leading in the count

In Tamil Nadu's Poompuhar constituency, DMK's Nivedha M Murugan is currently ahead of AIADMK's Pavunraj. S in the vote count. Pavunraj. S, who is 69 years old, has secured 44,357 votes so far. Nivedha M Murugan, on the other hand, has garnered 49,378 votes, giving her a lead of 5,021 votes as the counting continues. The final result for this Tamil Nadu seat is still awaited.

16:16 (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 12 seats and is currently 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, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.

16:03 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Assembly Election Results: AIADMK’s Pavunraj S leads as counting progresses

In the Poompuhar constituency, AIADMK candidate Pavunraj S has taken the lead in the ongoing vote count. Key contenders, including DMK’s Nivedha M Murugan, NTK’s Ilayanagulan K, TVK’s Vijayalaiyan J, BSP’s Prabakaran V, and AADMSK’s Puratchidasan T, are currently trailing. Several independent candidates, along with NOTA, also remain behind in the race. The counting process is still underway, and the final outcome will be decided in the remaining rounds.

15:54 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu with a tally of 134 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is out in front with leads in 133 constituencies and one seat won, giving it a tally of 134. AIADMK holds a tally of 43, while DMK is at 39 seats between leads and wins. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more.

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15:43 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Update: DMK's Nivedha M Murugan takes the lead in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu's Poompuhar constituency, DMK's Nivedha M Murugan is currently ahead of AIADMK's Pavunraj. S as the vote count continues. Pavunraj. S, who is 69 years old, has secured 41,963 votes so far. Nivedha M Murugan, on the other hand, has garnered 45,974 votes, giving the DMK candidate a lead of 4,011 votes. The counting process is still underway, and the final result for this seat has not yet been announced.

15:32 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Results 2026: Pavunraj. S of AIADMK Ahead of DMK's Nivedha M Murugan

As the Poompuhar vote count progresses, AIADMK's Pavunraj. S is in the lead with 39,350 votes. The incumbent, DMK's Nivedha M. Murugan, is currently trailing with 42,450 votes, creating a difference of 3,100 votes between them. The final outcome for this Tamil Nadu constituency is still pending.

15:21 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 151 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 151 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 including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting is still underway across the state.

15:10 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: AIADMK's Pavunraj leads DMK's Nivedha by 1388 votes

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Pavunraj. S is currently leading with 32,349 votes, holding a margin of 1,388 over DMK's Nivedha M Murugan, who is trailing with 30,961 votes. No star flag is active for any candidate in this contest, and with counting still in progress, the result is yet to be declared.

14:37 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 125 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 125 constituencies and sitting seven seats clear of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 48 seats, while DMK is trailing in 40. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared yet across the state.

14:27 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: AIADMK's Pavunraj leads DMK incumbent by slim margin

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Pavunraj. S is currently leading with 32,349 votes, holding a margin of 1,388 votes over the sitting DMK legislator Nivedha M Murugan, who has accumulated 30,961 votes so far. The counting is still in progress, and the gap between the two candidates remains narrow enough to keep this contest very much alive at this stage.

13:53 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 122 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four seats beyond the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 42 seats. With no seats declared yet, the count remains in motion across the state.

13:42 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: AIADMK leads as DMK incumbent trails

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting has placed AIADMK's Pavunraj. S ahead with 25,986 votes, holding a margin of 2,202 over the sitting DMK legislator Nivedha M Murugan, who has accumulated 23,784 votes so far. The incumbent is currently trailing in this closely watched contest, with results yet to be declared.

13:09 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, needs 3 more seats for majority

TVK is currently leading in 115 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just three seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 41 seats. With counting still in progress, TVK holds the clearest path to the majority mark if these leads hold through the remaining rounds.

12:59 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: AIADMK's Pavunraj leads DMK incumbent in close contest

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Pavunraj. S is currently leading with 23,111 votes, holding a margin of 2,067 over DMK's Nivedha M Murugan, who sits at 21,044 votes. Murugan, the sitting legislator from this seat, is trailing as counting continues. The gap between the two remains narrow, keeping this a closely watched count in Tamil Nadu.

12:27 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of majority in Tamil Nadu

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, leaving the party just five seats short of that threshold if these leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

12:15 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: AIADMK's Pavunraj leads DMK incumbent in Tamil Nadu

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Pavunraj. S is currently leading with 17,498 votes, holding a margin of 3,160 over the sitting DMK legislator Nivedha M Murugan, who has accumulated 14,338 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Nivedha M Murugan, who represents the DMK in this seat, finds herself trailing at this stage as the numbers continue to come in.

11:44 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 155 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 44 seats, needing 74 more to reach the majority threshold. DMK is leading in 23 constituencies at this stage of counting, with others accounting for the remaining seats across the state.

11:33 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: AIADMK leads as DMK incumbent trails

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting has placed AIADMK's Pavunraj. S ahead with 10,778 votes, holding a margin of 1,594 over the sitting DMK legislator Nivedha M Murugan, who has gathered 9,184 votes so far. The incumbent is currently trailing in second place as votes continue to be counted, with the result yet to be declared in this keenly watched seat.

11:02 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 146 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. DMK is leading in 35 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 25. No seats have been declared yet across the state. TVK would need to convert its current leads to confirm a majority in the assembly.

10:52 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, the DMK is currently leading as vote counting progresses. The seat has drawn close attention through the counting rounds, with the result yet to be declared. Voters in this Tamil Nadu segment are watching the numbers closely as the final picture from Poompuhar continues to take shape.

10:47 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Poompuhar's count explained

Votes cast in Poompuhar 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 Poompuhar.

10:41 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Results 2026: DMK's Nivedha M Murugan Ahead in Early Tally

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Nivedha M Murugan is currently leading the vote count with 3,343 votes. AIADMK's Pavunraj. S is trailing with 3,741 votes counted so far, putting the margin between them at 398 votes. The seat is presently held by DMK's Nivedha M. Murugan, and the counting is still ongoing with no final result declared yet.

10:37 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Elections 2026: Round by round: how Poompuhar's count will unfold

In Poompuhar, 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.

10:31 (IST), May, 04

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

No candidate in the Poompuhar constituency carries a star flag in the current count, so the update rests on what the numbers show at this stage. AIADMK's Pavunraj. S, aged 69, is leading in the Tamil Nadu seat as counting continues. The sitting DMK legislator Nivedha M. Murugan is also in the leading column, with vote totals yet to fully separate the two contenders in this closely watched contest.

10:27 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Assembly Election Results 2026: Every candidate in Poompuhar awaits the round-wise verdict

Candidates representing NTK, DMK, AIADMK, BSP, AADMSK, TVK, IND are contesting in Poompuhar 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.

10:21 (IST), May, 04

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

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

10:17 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Assembly Election Results 2026: Ilayanagulan. K's NTK tally being counted in Poompuhar

Ilayanagulan. K, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Poompuhar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Vedaranyam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Manian. O.S leads early count

In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Manian. O.S, aged 72, is currently leading in the early stages of counting. AIPTMMK's Lingeswaran. M is also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by ADMK's O.S.Manian, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

10:07 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Results: How Naam Tamilar Katchi is positioned in Poompuhar

The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Ilayanagulan. K in Poompuhar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:57 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Results: From ballot to declaration: the counting process in Poompuhar

In Poompuhar, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.

09:47 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Assembly Election Results 2026: Tamil Nadu's 234-seat Assembly race and Poompuhar's piece of it

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

09:37 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Prabakaran. V of Bahujan Samaj Party

Prabakaran. V, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Poompuhar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:27 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result 2026: The 2021 gap: will the 3,299-vote margin hold in 2026?

Poompuhar's 2021 election was won with a margin of 3,299 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

09:24 (IST), May, 04

DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 49 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a party needs 118 to secure a majority. DMK holds the early advantage with leads in 69 constituencies, still 49 short of that mark. TVK is second with leads in 32 seats, while AIADMK is currently leading in 15. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues to develop.

09:17 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Results: Independent candidates in the Poompuhar count

7 independent candidates are also in the fray in Poompuhar — including Anandaraj. D, Inbaraj. T, Noor Nisha. M and 4 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

09:14 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result: AIADMK's Pavunraj leads early count

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with no candidate holding a decisive edge just yet. AIADMK's Pavunraj. S, aged 69, is among those showing early leads as votes are tallied. The sitting legislator Nivedha M Murugan of DMK is also in the frame, with the contest between the two parties keeping this seat closely watched as the count progresses.

09:07 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Results: How is Pavunraj. S faring? Watching the Poompuhar count

Pavunraj. S, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Poompuhar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:04 (IST), May, 04

Poompuhar Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Pavunraj. S leads early count

In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Pavunraj. S, aged 69, is currently leading as counting gets underway. DMK's Nivedha M Murugan, who currently holds the seat, is also reflecting in the early count. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nivedha M. Murugan. No vote totals have separated the two candidates at this stage, and the contest remains open as counting continues.

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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.
Poompuhar is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ilayanagulan. K (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Nivedha M Murugan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pavunraj. S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Prabakaran. V (Bahujan Samaj Party), Puratchidasan. T (Anaithinthiya Anna Dravida Makkal Seyal katchi), Vijayalaiyan. J (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Anandaraj. D (Independent), Inbaraj. T (Independent), Noor Nisha. M (Independent), Maya Venkatesan. M (Independent), Murugan. S (Independent), Mujibur Rahman. E.M.M (Independent), and Shangamiththiran. A (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Nivedha M. Murugan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Poompuhar with a margin of 3,299 votes. The runner-up was S. Pavunraj of the AIADMK. In 2016, S. Pavunraj of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 19,935 votes. round-by-round trends from Poompuhar 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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