Tiruchirappalli East Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's C. Joseph Vijay leads by over 19,000 votes
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Tiruchirappalli East Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's C. Joseph Vijay leads by over 19,000 votes

R. Elangovan (Bahujan Samaj Party), S. Inigo Irudayaraj (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Krishnasamy .V (Naam Tamilar Katchi), G. Rajasekaran (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Anand Selvaraj (National Maha Sabha Party), N. Gobinath (Puthiya Tamilagam), Sukumar .S (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), C. Nanda Kumar (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), R. Muthukumar (Samaniya Makkal Nala Katchi), Royal Raja (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Vijay .K (All India Jananayaka Makkal Kazhagam), Vijaia Mohanaaji .Ma (Vidial Valarchi Perani), C. Joseph Vijay (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), T. Gangai Ulaganathan (Independent), Kannan .S (Independent), P. Charles Sagayaraj (Independent), G. Sebastian Anand (Independent), S. Panneer Selvam (Independent), J. Robert Christy (Independent), and P. Rajendran (Independent) — 20 candidates contesting from Tiruchirappalli (East) 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. Tiruchirappalli (East) is a General constituency under the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Inigo Irudayaraj,S. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 53,797 votes. The 2016 winner was N Natarajan of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Tiruchirappalli (East) in 2026.
14:17 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 123 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 123 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party ahead of the majority mark of 118 with a tally of 123 seats if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 50 seats, needing 68 more to reach the majority mark. DMK is leading in 42 seats, while counting continues across the state with no seats declared yet.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: C. Joseph Vijay of TVK leads by 12015 votes
TVK's C. Joseph Vijay, 51, is currently leading in Tiruchirappalli (East), Tamil Nadu, with 32,792 votes on the board. The actor-turned-politician is ahead by a margin of 12,015 votes over DMK's S. Inigo Irudayaraj, who is trailing with 20,777 votes. Vijay, who entered electoral politics through his own party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is contesting from this Tamil Nadu constituency as counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.
13:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Across West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark of 148. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats, still leading in those constituencies but well short of the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared so far, with counting still in progress.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Srirangam Election Results 2026: DMK's S. Durairaj in the Lead
In Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate S. Durairaj is currently ahead with 15,378 votes. TVK's Ramesh is behind with 22,609 votes, creating a difference of 7,231 votes between them. The current holder of the seat, DMK's Palaniyandi.M, isn't among the top three candidates showing leading positions at this time. Vote counting continues, and the final outcome is still pending.
13:33 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
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 54 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared across the state so far.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: TVK's C. Joseph Vijay leads with 9,639-vote margin
In Tiruchirappalli (East), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate C. Joseph Vijay, 51, is currently leading the count with 24,884 votes. The 12th Pass candidate, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, holds a margin of 9,639 votes over DMK's S. Inigo Irudayaraj, who is trailing at 15,245 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
13:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads past majority mark in West Bengal as counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold. The party holds a tally of 182 seats, all of them leads with no seats formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats and would need 60 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (West) Election Result 2026: TVK's Ramamoorthi leads DMK's K.N.Nehru in Tamil Nadu seat
In Tiruchirappalli (West), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate G.Ramamoorthi is currently leading the count, with DMK's K.N.Nehru trailing behind him. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nehru, K.N., who is contesting but figures among the trailing candidates at this stage of counting. Votes are still being tallied and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
12:49 (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 holds leads in 45. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: C. Joseph Vijay leads for TVK with a 6,499-vote margin
TVK's C. Joseph Vijay, 51, is currently leading in Tiruchirappalli (East), Tamil Nadu, with 16,579 votes on the board. The actor-turned-politician is ahead by a margin of 6,499 votes over DMK's S. Inigo Irudayaraj, who has accumulated 10,080 votes so far and is trailing in second place. Vijay, a first-time electoral contestant, entered politics through his own outfit Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and is making his presence felt in this Tamil Nadu constituency as counting continues.
12:29 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 90 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 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Manapparai Election Update: DMK's P. Abdul Samed Ahead of TVK Rival
In Manapparai, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate P. Abdul Samed is currently in the lead with 23,639 votes. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's R. Kathiravan is behind with 32,411 votes, creating a difference of 8,772 votes between them. The seat is presently held by DMK's Abdul Samad P, but the counting is ongoing and a final result is yet to be announced.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: C. Joseph Vijay leads with 16,579 votes for TVK
Tiruchirapalli (East) is witnessing a high-stakes battle as actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is leading with 16,579 votes, while S. Inigo Irudayaraj of DMK has 10,080, creating a margin of 6,499. AIADMK's G Rajasekaran trails third with 4,734 votes.
12:07 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 117 seats, one 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 117 constituencies, just one seat away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 64 seats, while DMK is leading in 35. No results have been declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle as counting progresses.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: C. Joseph Vijay leads with 12523 votes for TVK
In Tiruchirappalli (East), Tamil Nadu, TVK's C. Joseph Vijay is currently leading with 12,523 votes as counting continues. The 51-year-old candidate is ahead of DMK's S. Inigo Irudayaraj, who has so far gathered 7,237 votes, putting the margin between the two at 5,286 votes. Results are yet to be declared in this constituency, and the contest remains in progress.
11:45 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, placing it 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (West) Election Results 2026: TVK's Ramamoorthi leads over DMK's K.N.Nehru
In Tiruchirappalli (West), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate G.Ramamoorthi is currently leading with 30,941 votes, holding a margin of 2,411 over DMK's K.N.Nehru, who has accumulated 28,530 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nehru, K.N., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
11:25 (IST) May 04
TVK Ahead in 172 Seats as Tamil Nadu Vote Count Continues
Tamil Nadu's vote count is underway, with TVK currently leading in 172 out of the state's 234 assembly seats. This puts them comfortably beyond the 118 seats needed for a majority, assuming these leads are maintained. AIADMK is showing leads in 26 constituencies, and DMK is leading in 24. While no results have been officially declared yet, TVK has already surpassed the majority mark based on current trends, even as counting continues throughout Tamil Nadu.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: Vijay leads with 12,523 votes for TVK
In Tiruchirappalli (East), Tamil Nadu, TVK's C. Joseph Vijay is currently leading the count with 12,523 votes. The 51-year-old candidate is holding a margin of 5,286 votes over DMK's S. Inigo Irudayaraj, who has gathered 7,237 votes so far and is trailing in second place. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and no result has been declared yet.
11:04 (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 currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 102 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared as yet, with counting still in progress.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (West) Election Results 2026: TVK's Ramamoorthi leads over DMK's K.N.Nehru
In Tiruchirappalli (West), Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate G.Ramamoorthi is currently leading with 20,277 votes, holding a margin of 2,289 votes over DMK's K.N.Nehru, who has gathered 17,988 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Nehru, K.N., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as per the candidate data available.
10:44 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 26 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, currently leading in 92 of the state's 234 seats and sitting 26 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed second with leads in 63 constituencies. AIADMK is further back, leading in 35 seats at this stage of counting, with no party having crossed the majority mark yet.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: C. Joseph Vijay leads with 3,299-vote margin
TVK candidate C. Joseph Vijay, 51, is currently leading in the Tiruchirappalli (East) constituency of Tamil Nadu with 8,254 votes on the board. Contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, the 12th Pass candidate holds a margin of 3,299 votes over DMK's S. Inigo Irudayaraj, who has accumulated 4,955 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads past majority mark in West Bengal as counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, giving the party a tally that has crossed the majority mark. TMC is trailing with leads in 54 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how these leads settle as counting continues.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Manachanallur Election Results 2026: DMK's Kathiravan. S leads by 2,117 votes
In the Manachanallur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Kathiravan. S is currently leading with 7,356 votes, holding a margin of 2,117 over TVK's V.Saravanan, who has accumulated 5,239 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's S. Kathiravan, though the sitting MLA is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:03 (IST) May 04
DMK and TVK neck and neck in Tamil Nadu early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 marks the majority. DMK and TVK are level at 62 leading seats each, with no wins declared yet from either party. AIADMK is currently leading in 39 constituencies. The picture remains fluid at this stage, and no party has yet built the kind of tally needed to put a majority within reach.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: TVK's C. Joseph Vijay trails in early count
In Tiruchirappalli (East), TVK candidate C. Joseph Vijay is currently trailing in the ongoing count. The 51-year-old, who holds a Class 12 qualification and is contesting on a TVK ticket, has accumulated 3,870 votes so far. AIADMK's G. Rajasekaran holds the lead at this stage with 1,063 votes counted. Results for this Tamil Nadu constituency are yet to be declared, and counting continues.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Rajasekaran leads as counting progresses
In Tiruchirappalli (East), Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's G. Rajasekaran is currently leading as vote counting continues in this constituency. TVK's C. Joseph Vijay is among the candidates in the contest, with the seat currently held by DMK's Inigo Irudayaraj,S., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. The result is yet to be declared.
09:25 (IST) May 04
DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a majority requires 118. DMK holds the early advantage with leads in 69 constituencies, though that tally leaves the party 49 seats short of the halfway mark. TVK is leading in 32 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 15. Congress is leading in one seat and BJP is yet to register a lead anywhere at this stage of counting.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result: TVK's C. Joseph Vijay in the contest
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's C. Joseph Vijay is among the candidates in the fray from Tiruchirappalli (East) in Tamil Nadu, with counting still under way. The 51-year-old is contesting on a TVK ticket and carries two criminal cases on record. The seat is currently held by the DMK's Inigo Irudayaraj, S., who is not among the candidates listed in this round. AIADMK's G. Rajasekaran is also in contention as counting progresses in this constituency.
09:09 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi's stake in May 4 Tiruchirappalli (East) count
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Krishnasamy .V in Tiruchirappalli (East). As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Rajasekaran leads early count
Counting is underway in Tiruchirappalli (East), Tamil Nadu, where AIADMK's G. Rajasekaran is currently leading the early tally. Independent candidate S. Panneer Selvam and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's C. Joseph Vijay are also among those reflecting leads at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Inigo Irudayaraj, S., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
08:59 (IST) May 04
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08:49 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Tiruchirappalli (East) is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 20 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
08:39 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results: 7 independents contesting Tiruchirappalli (East) — their tally to watch
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08:29 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results 2026: Reading the rounds: what Tiruchirappalli (East)'s count is showing
In Tiruchirappalli (East), 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.
08:19 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Tiruchirappalli (East)'s count progresses
Candidates representing BSP, DMK, NTK, AIADMK, NMSP, PT, TPMK, AIPTMMK, SMNK, TMVK, AIJMK, VVLP, TVK, IND are contesting in Tiruchirappalli (East) 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.
08:09 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results: Krishnasamy .V (NTK) awaits the round-wise verdict
Krishnasamy .V, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 20 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Tiruchirappalli (East) May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:59 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Tiruchirappalli (East), the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
07:49 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results: How Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is positioned in Tiruchirappalli (East)
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded S. Inigo Irudayaraj in Tiruchirappalli (East). As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:39 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Tiruchirappalli (East)
As counting advances in Tiruchirappalli (East), round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 20 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
07:29 (IST) May 04
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R. Elangovan, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 20 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Tiruchirappalli (East) May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:19 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Elections 2026: Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha segment: Tiruchirappalli (East)'s role in the count
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07:09 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Tiruchirappalli (East)'s electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Inigo Irudayaraj,S. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Tiruchirappalli (East) with a margin of 53,797 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
06:59 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Assembly Election Results 2026: Tiruchirappalli (East) among Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies May 4
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06:49 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Tiruchirappalli (East), 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.
06:39 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results 2026: How Tiruchirappalli (East)'s result feeds into Tamil Nadu's big picture
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06:29 (IST) May 04
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06:19 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 53,797 votes — context for May 4 count
Tiruchirappalli (East)'s 2021 election was won with a margin of 53,797 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
06:09 (IST) May 04
Tiruchirappalli (East) Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the Tiruchirappalli (East) contest
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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.
Tiruchirappalli (East) is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha segment. 20 candidates are contesting in 2026: R. Elangovan (Bahujan Samaj Party), S. Inigo Irudayaraj (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Krishnasamy .V (Naam Tamilar Katchi), G. Rajasekaran (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Anand Selvaraj (National Maha Sabha Party), N. Gobinath (Puthiya Tamilagam), Sukumar .S (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), C. Nanda Kumar (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), R. Muthukumar (Samaniya Makkal Nala Katchi), Royal Raja (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Vijay .K (All India Jananayaka Makkal Kazhagam), Vijaia Mohanaaji .Ma (Vidial Valarchi Perani), C. Joseph Vijay (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), T. Gangai Ulaganathan (Independent), Kannan .S (Independent), P. Charles Sagayaraj (Independent), G. Sebastian Anand (Independent), S. Panneer Selvam (Independent), J. Robert Christy (Independent), and P. Rajendran (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Inigo Irudayaraj,S. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Tiruchirappalli (East) with a margin of 53,797 votes. The runner-up was N Vellamandi Natarajan of the AIADMK. In 2016, N Natarajan of the AIADMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Tiruchirappalli (East) 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.