In a closely fought Peravurani (Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituency 177) result, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Ashokkumar N secured victory after all 21 rounds of EVM counting.
Ashokkumar was declared winner after maintaining a lead over his nearest rival from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Govi Elango, in a tight contest.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate D. Chandrakanndeeban finished third.