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Virudhunagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s P Selvam wins by 9,391 vote margin

Ganesan V.G. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Lakshmanan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Vijayaprabhakar (Desiya Murpokku Dravid...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 23:37:19 IST

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23:37 (IST), May, 06

Virudhunagar Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s P Selvam wins by 9,391 vote margin

In Virudhunagar, P Selvam of TVK secured a solid victory, polling 63,653 votes and defeating DMDK’s Vijayaprabhaakar by a margin of 9,391 votes. AIADMK’s V G Ganesan finished third with 34,212 votes, as the constituency went in favour of TVK.

18:27 (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 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats across the state.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

Tiruchuli Election Result 2026: TVK's Samayan.S leads as DMK incumbent trails

In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Samayan.S is currently leading the count, having accumulated 40,828 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thangam Thenarasu, who is trailing in the ongoing count with 49,579 votes, placing the two candidates 8,751 votes apart as counting continues. Thenarasu, a graduate and 59-year-old incumbent, finds the younger TVK challenger pressing hard in what remains an undecided contest at this stage.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 113 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a majority requires 118. TVK holds the largest tally so far, with 10 seats won and leads in 103 more, putting it at 113 and just five short of the majority mark. DMK has a tally of 51, with 6 seats won and leads in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: TVK's Selvam P leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Virudhunagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam P is currently leading with 51,110 votes. DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar is trailing behind by a margin of 9,324 votes, having secured 41,786 votes so far. Selvam P, aged 31, is contesting from the General category. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this seat.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 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 won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.

17:32 (IST), May, 04

Aruppukkottai Election Results 2026: DMK leads TVK by a narrow 1,919 votes

In Aruppukkottai, Tamil Nadu, counting is still in progress with DMK's Ramachandran. K.K.S.S.R holding a slim lead over TVK's Karthik Kumar. K. With 56,181 votes against 54,262, the margin between the two stands at just 1,919 votes, keeping this contest very much open. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran, though he does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

17:21 (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 — 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 in the mix with leads in 47 constituencies, while counting continues across the state.

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17:10 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: TVK's Selvam P leads in Virudhunagar

In the Virudhunagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam P is currently leading with 44,844 votes. DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar is trailing behind with 37,169 votes, leaving a margin of 7,675 votes between the two. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

16:59 (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, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

Srivilliputhur Election Result 2026: TVK's Karthik.A leads by a razor-thin margin

In Srivilliputhur, TVK's Karthik.A is currently ahead with 39,221 votes. This puts him in a very tight race, with CPI's Mahalingam.P trailing by just 367 votes, having secured 39,588 votes. The current seat holder, ADMK's Manraj, E.M., isn't among the top contenders at this point. The vote count is ongoing.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally just one short of majority

TVK is leading in 114 seats and has won 3, bringing its tally to 117 in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, just one seat short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 50, all from leads and none declared. DMK holds a tally of 45, with 41 leads and 4 declared wins, while Congress has a tally of 4 seats at this stage of counting.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: TVK's Selvam P leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Virudhunagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam P is currently leading with 40,724 votes. DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar is trailing at 35,047 votes, putting the margin between the two at 5,677 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.

16:15 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 41 seats outright and is leading in 44 more, giving it a tally of 85. The LDF has won 25 seats and is leading in 11, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.

16:04 (IST), May, 04

Sattur Election Update: Ajith. M of TVK in the lead, Nainar Nagenthran of BJP trailing

As the vote count continues in the Sattur assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Ajith. M is currently holding the lead with 17,910 votes. BJP's Nainar Nagenthran is trailing with 18,793 votes, making for a tight race. The incumbent, Raghuraman, A.R.R. from DMK, is not currently showing in the top candidate positions. The final result for Sattur is still pending.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 133 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is out in front with a tally of 133 seats, having won 1 and leading in 132, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 43, while DMK has a tally of 39, with 3 won and 36 leads.

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15:42 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: TVK's Selvam P leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Virudhunagar assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam P is currently leading with 33,379 votes. The 31-year-old holds a margin of 2,769 votes over DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar, who has accumulated 30,610 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.

15:31 (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 1 seat and is leading in 208 more, giving it a tally of 209. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 70, bringing its tally to 71. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.

15:20 (IST), May, 04

Aruppukkottai Election Result 2026: TVK's Karthik Kumar leads by 2,937 votes

In Aruppukkottai, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karthik Kumar. K is currently leading with 35,072 votes, holding a margin of 2,937 over DMK's Ramachandran. K.K.S.S.R, who has gathered 32,135 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran, who is trailing in the count as votes continue to be tallied.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 144 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 144 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well ahead of the majority mark of 118. If these leads hold, TVK would be on course for a comfortable majority. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 37 seats, while DMK has a tally of 32 seats. Counting is still underway across the state.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: TVK's Selvam P leads in Virudhunagar

In the Virudhunagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam P is currently leading with 27,011 votes. The 31-year-old holds a margin of 2,455 votes over DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar, who has gathered 24,556 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 195 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 195 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 82 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

Srivilliputhur Election Results 2026: TVK's Karthik.A leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Srivilliputhur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karthik.A is currently leading with 15,600 votes. CPI's Mahalingam.P is trailing with 20,297 votes counted so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Manraj, E.M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 118 seats for majority

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 124 constituencies and sitting six seats clear of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. Counting is still under way and no seats have been declared yet across the state.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: TVK's Selvam P leads in Virudhunagar

In the Virudhunagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam P is currently leading with 27,011 votes, holding a margin of 2,455 over DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar, who has gathered 24,556 votes so far. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

14:03 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 81, with 7 seats won and leads in 74 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 39, having won 1 seat and leading in 38. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.

13:52 (IST), May, 04

Tiruchuli Election Result: Thenarasu leads by 466 votes over TVK rival

Counting in the Tiruchuli assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu remains closely contested, with sitting MLA Thangam Thenarasu of DMK currently holding a narrow lead of 466 votes. Thenarasu, who is currently held by DMK's Thangam Thenarasu, has polled 17,526 votes so far against TVK candidate Samayan.S, aged 35, who stands at 17,060 votes and is trailing by a slender margin. The seat is among the tightest contests in the state at this stage of counting.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 118 seats across Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, exactly touching the majority mark of 118 but with no seats declared yet. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 41. Congress holds leads in 2 seats and BJP in 1, with counting still under way across the state.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: TVK's Selvam P leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Virudhunagar assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK candidate Selvam P is currently trailing behind DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar in the vote tally, while the sitting DMK legislator Seenivasan A.R.R watches the count from outside the leading positions at this stage.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Results 2026: DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar leads by narrow margin

In Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar currently leading the seat. TVK's Selvam P is trailing close behind, with a margin of just 199 votes separating the two at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Seenivasan A.R.R, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

Tiruchuli Election Result 2026: TVK's Samayan.S leads DMK's Thenarasu by slim margin

In the Tiruchuli constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Samayan.S is currently leading the count, with the seat currently held by DMK's Thangam Thenarasu trailing close behind. The two candidates are separated by just 29 votes, making this one of the tighter contests in the state at this stage. Samayan.S has accumulated 10,457 votes so far, while Thangam Thenarasu, the sitting MLA seeking to retain the seat, stands at 10,486 votes in the ongoing count. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared for Tiruchuli.

12:57 (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, sitting just two short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 constituencies, while DMK is trailing in 45. Counting is still under way, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar leads with 1,758-vote margin

In the Virudhunagar constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMDK candidate Vijayaprabhakar is currently leading the count with 14,918 votes, holding a margin of 1,758 over TVK's Selvam P, who has gathered 13,160 votes so far. Vijayaprabhakar, a 35-year-old graduate professional, is ahead as counting continues in this seat where no result has been declared yet.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in 93 constituencies, giving it a tally that has already crossed the threshold needed for a majority if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 27 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

Srivilliputhur Election Results 2026: TVK's Karthik.A leads as counting continues

In the Srivilliputhur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karthik.A is currently leading with 4,018 votes, while CPI's Mahalingam.P is trailing with 6,456 votes in the count so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Manraj, E.M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

12:14 (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, just five seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 66 seats, while DMK is leading in 37. BJP and Congress are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively, with others accounting for the remaining leads.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar leads TVK's Selvam P

In Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. DMDK candidate Vijayaprabhakar, a 35-year-old graduate professional, is currently leading with 11,609 votes, holding a margin of 1,212 over TVK's Selvam P, who has accumulated 10,397 votes so far. Neither of the two candidates in the fray carries an incumbent tag in this contest.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala but majority mark still six seats away

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 65 constituencies, leaving it six seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

Srivilliputhur Election Result 2026: TVK's Karthik.A leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Srivilliputhur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karthik.A is currently leading the count. CPI's Mahalingam.P, aged 53, is trailing with 2,893 votes against Karthik.A's 1,932, as counting continues in this seat. The constituency is currently held by ADMK's Manraj, E.M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results for Srivilliputhur are yet to be declared.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 171 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 171 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 with a tally that, if it holds, would represent a commanding first-time presence in the assembly. AIADMK is leading in 26 seats while DMK is ahead in 25. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Update: TVK's Selvam P in the Lead

As the vote count continues in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar constituency, TVK's Selvam P has taken the lead. The 31-year-old candidate has secured 7,358 votes to date. Trailing behind is DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar with 8,955 votes, creating a difference of 1,597 votes between them. Notably, the incumbent MLA from DMK, Seenivasan A.R.R, is not appearing in the current tally.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 66 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 66 constituencies, placing it just 5 seats short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 39 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 17 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

11:00 (IST), May, 04

Srivilliputhur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Chandraprabha.M leads early count

In the Srivilliputhur constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Chandraprabha.M is currently leading the count. The seat is presently held by ADMK's Manraj, E.M., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. PT's Dr. Shyam Krishnasamy is also among those leading in the early stages of counting as votes continue to be tallied from this Tamil Nadu constituency.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 108 constituencies, leaving it 10 seats short of that threshold. DMK is leading in 56 seats, while AIADMK holds leads in 33. BJP is ahead in one seat at this stage. No party has crossed the majority mark yet as results continue to come in.

10:39 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result: DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar leads early count

Counting is underway in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, where DMDK candidate Vijayaprabhakar is currently ahead with 2,689 votes against TVK's Selvam P, who has gathered 2,055 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 634 votes at this stage of counting. The sitting seat is held by DMK's Seenivasan A.R.R, though the incumbent is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Election Result 2026: TVK's Selvam P leads early count in Virudhunagar

In Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Selvam P is currently leading the count, with DMDK's Vijayaprabhakar trailing by 634 votes as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by DMK's Seenivasan A.R.R, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. With the result yet to be declared, all eyes remain on how the remaining rounds shape the final tally in this constituency.

10:25 (IST), May, 04

Virudhunagar Elections 2026: Balasubramaniam M's PT tally being counted in Virudhunagar

Balasubramaniam M, contesting on a Puthiya Tamilagam ticket, is one of 15 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Virudhunagar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 59 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 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.

10:15 (IST), May, 04

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

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

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Sivakasi Election Results 2026: Independent's Ganesan V leads early count in Tamil Nadu seat

Counting is underway in the Sivakasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Independent candidate Ganesan V, aged 70, is currently leading the early tally. BSP's Suresh K is also showing in the leading positions at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ashokan G, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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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.
Virudhunagar is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ganesan V.G. (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Lakshmanan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Vijayaprabhakar (Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam), Selvam P (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Balasubramaniam M (Puthiya Tamilagam), Rathinaraja S (Nam Naadu Nam Makkal Nam Ethirkaalam Katchi), Vikraman N (Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam), Amirtha Pandi M.V (Independent), Ajay I (Independent), Gunasundaram R (Independent), Gurusamy S (Independent), Santhosh Kumar R (Independent), Subburaj K (Independent), Muthuvel S (Independent), and Ranjith S (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Seenivasan A.R.R of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Virudhunagar with a margin of 21,339 votes. The runner-up was G. Pandurangan of the BJP. In 2016, A. R. R. Seenivasan of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 2,870 votes. round-by-round trends from Virudhunagar 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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