Bahour Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK's R. Senthil Kumar leads with a margin of 1,848 votes

Votes are being counted across four state assemblies, with leads shifting as rounds progress. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 seats outright and leading in 69 more, putting it well past the majority mark on current trends. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22, all from leads, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 across 234 seats. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads, while NDA trails with a tally of 55, all from leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115, needing 3 more to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. In West Bengal, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat assembly, holding a tally of 179 with 11 seats won and 168 leads. TMC is trailing with a tally of 106, comprising 2 wins and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in the state. In Kerala, UDF is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 71 in the 140-seat house, with a tally of 87 built on 68 wins and 19 leads. LDF is trailing with a tally of 36, from 30 wins and 6 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 in Kerala.

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the top position with 9 seats won and 2 more where it is currently leading, giving it a tally of 11. The majority mark stands at 16, meaning AINRC still needs 5 more seats to get there. BJP and DMK are each leading in 3 constituencies, while Congress has won 1 seat. No party is close enough to the majority mark at this stage of counting.

In the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, DMK candidate R. Senthil Kumar is currently leading with 8,411 votes, holding a margin of 1,848 over TVK's N. Dhanavelou, who has gathered 6,563 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's R Senthilkumar. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.

In the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, All India N.R. Congress candidate T. Thiagarajan is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by DMK's R Senthilkumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final outcome for this Puducherry assembly seat is yet to be determined.

The Manavely assembly seat in Puducherry has returned its verdict. TVK candidate B.Ramu has won the seat with 13,822 votes, finishing 3,093 votes ahead of BJP's Embalam Selvam R, who polled 10,729 votes. The seat was currently held by BJP's Embalam Selvam R.Selvam, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA. B.Ramu's win hands Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam a seat in the union territory of Puducherry.

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the top position with a tally of 11 seats, having won 9 and leading in 2 more. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving AINRC 5 seats short if current leads hold. BJP is leading in 3 seats with 2 won, while DMK has won 1 and is leading in 3. Congress has secured 1 seat so far.

In the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, DMK candidate R. Senthil Kumar is currently leading the count with 8,411 votes, holding a margin of 1,848 over N. Dhanavelou of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who has gathered 6,563 votes so far. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared for this seat yet.

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared wins and leads in 105 constituencies, placing them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60 seats, comprising 7 won and 53 leading, and still needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, requiring 63 more seats to cross the threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage.

The result is in from Embalam in Puducherry. AINRC candidate E. Mohandoss wins the seat, securing 16,017 votes to defeat Congress candidate M. Candassamy, who finished with 11,956 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,061 votes. The seat is currently held by AINRC's U Lakshmikandhan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC is out in front with a tally of 12 seats — 9 declared wins and 3 leads — and needs 4 more to reach the majority mark of 16. BJP holds a tally of 5 seats while DMK and Congress are also in the mix. Counting is still under way, and no party has crossed the threshold yet.

In the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, DMK candidate R. Senthil Kumar is currently leading the count with 8,411 votes, holding a margin of 1,848 votes over N. Dhanavelou of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who has gathered 6,563 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared in this Puducherry assembly segment.

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 116 seats, with 9 declared wins and leads in 107 constituencies, placing them just 2 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 59 seats, with 7 won and 52 leads, while NDA is trailing with a tally of 55 seats, all from leads, and no wins declared yet.

Independent candidate Dr. V. Vigneswaran has won the Nedungadu assembly seat in Puducherry, securing 14,368 votes to claim the constituency. AINRC's C. Chandira Priyanga finished second with 9,869 votes, leaving Vigneswaran with a winning margin of 4,499 votes. The seat was currently held by AINRC's Chandira Priyanga, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to her term as the MLA.

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the strongest position with 9 seats won and 4 more where it is currently leading, bringing its tally to 13. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving the party 3 seats short if its current leads hold. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 5 others for a tally of 7, while Congress has won 1 seat. Counting continues across the union territory.

Counting is under way in the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, where DMK's R. Senthil Kumar is currently leading the race with 5,921 votes against AINRC's T. Thiagarajan, who has polled 5,921 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,467 votes, with the result yet to be declared in this keenly watched seat.

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark 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.

Independent candidate Dr. V. Vigneswaran has won the Nedungadu assembly seat in Puducherry, polling 14,368 votes to claim victory by a margin of 4,499 votes. AINRC's C. Chandira Priyanga, who currently holds the seat, finished second with 9,869 votes, bringing an end to her term as the MLA. The result marks a decisive finish in this Puducherry constituency.

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC is out in front with a tally of 13 seats — 9 declared wins and 4 seats where it is currently leading. The party needs 3 more seats to reach the majority mark of 16. BJP sits at a tally of 7, with 2 wins and leading in 5 constituencies. Counting is still under way across the union territory.

In the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK candidate R. Senthil Kumar is currently leading with 2,939 votes, holding a margin of 276 over AINRC's T. Thiagarajan, who has gathered 2,663 votes so far. The contest between the two remains close as votes continue to be tallied in this Puducherry segment.

In the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, AINRC candidate T. Thiagarajan, aged 74, is currently leading the count. DMK's R. Senthil Kumar is trailing in the contest, with the two candidates separated by 276 votes at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's R Senthilkumar, who is not among the top candidates reflected in the leading positions as counting continues. Word count: 68 words. Good.

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 210 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

The result is in from Nettapakkam in Puducherry, where AINRC candidate P. Rajavelu wins the seat with 13,665 votes. Congress candidate G. Anbarasan finishes second with 6,976 votes, leaving a winning margin of 6,689 votes. The seat was currently held by AINRC's P Rajavelu, who retains it after this contest.

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC has won 9 seats and is leading in 5 more, putting its tally at 14 — just two short of the 16 needed for a majority. BJP has won 2 seats and holds leads in 6 others for a tally of 8. With counting still in progress, the majority mark remains the key number to watch.

Counting is under way in the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, where the sitting DMK legislator R Senthilkumar is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. The seat is being watched as votes are tallied, with the contest still in its early stages and no decisive picture having emerged yet from this Puducherry assembly segment.

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 8 seats and is leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats, with 2 won and leads in 15.

Early trends from the Manavely constituency in Puducherry show Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman holding a lead as counting progresses. TVK's B.Ramu is also among those reflected in the early positions, while BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, the candidate from the party currently holding the seat, is likewise placed in the early count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Embalam Selvam R.Selvam. Vote totals are yet to be updated as the count moves forward.

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the strongest position with 9 seats won and leads in 5 more, putting its tally at 14. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving AINRC just 2 seats short if its current leads hold. BJP has won 1 seat and is leading in 7 others for a tally of 8, while counting across the union territory continues.

Counting is under way in the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, where no high-profile name from the candidate list has emerged as the focal point of the contest. The sitting MLA R Senthilkumar of DMK is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Bahour remains one of the seats to watch as Puducherry waits for a clearer picture to emerge from the tallying process.

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 95 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 26 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

In the Nettapakkam constituency of Puducherry, AINRC's P. Rajavelu is currently leading with 13,665 votes, building a margin of 6,689 votes over Congress candidate G. Anbarasan, who has polled 6,976 votes so far. Rajavelu, 65, who holds the seat for All India N.R. Congress, continues to press ahead as counting progresses in this SC-reserved constituency.

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds a tally of 14 seats — 4 declared wins and leads in 10 more — leaving the party just 2 seats short of the 16 needed for a majority. Alliance partner BJP adds a tally of 8, with 1 won and 7 leads. Congress has a tally of 2, while DMK has secured 1 seat so far. Counting continues across the union territory.

Counting is under way in the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, where no high-profile candidate figures among those currently in contention. The sitting MLA from DMK, R Senthilkumar, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. With results yet to be declared, the contest in this Puducherry segment continues to draw attention as the tally takes shape.

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats, needing 60 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

The Embalam constituency in Puducherry has returned its verdict. AINRC candidate E. Mohandoss wins the seat with 16,017 votes, defeating Congress candidate M. Candassamy, who finished with 11,956 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,061 votes. The seat is currently held by AINRC's U Lakshmikandhan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

Counting in Puducherry's 30-seat assembly is still underway, with AINRC holding a tally of 16 seats — exactly at the majority mark of 16 — having won 1 and leading in 15. Alliance partner BJP adds a tally of 9, with 1 won and 8 leads. On the other side, Congress is leading in 2 seats, while DMK has won 1.

Counting is underway in the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, where the sitting DMK legislator R Senthilkumar is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. The seat is seeing activity with candidates in the running, and the result is yet to be declared as tallying continues in this Puducherry assembly segment.

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 66 constituencies, giving it a tally of 66 seats and leaving it just 5 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, leading in 41 constituencies at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.

In the Embalam constituency of Puducherry, AINRC candidate E. Mohandoss is currently leading with 16,017 votes, holding a margin of 4,061 over Congress candidate M. Candassamy, who has gathered 11,956 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AINRC's U Lakshmikandhan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, and the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 16 if those leads hold. Within the alliance, AINRC is ahead in 12 seats and BJP in 10. Congress is leading in just one seat, while others account for two. No seats have been formally declared yet.

Counting is under way in the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, where neither of the two candidates in the current count carries a high-profile flag. The sitting seat is held by DMK's R Senthilkumar, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates currently being tracked in this round. Results in Bahour are yet to be declared as the count continues.

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 formally declared yet as counting continues.

Early trends from the Manavely constituency in Puducherry show Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman holding a lead as votes are counted. TVK's B.Ramu is also among those reflecting in the early positions, alongside BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, who represents the party currently holding the seat. The constituency is currently held by BJP's Embalam Selvam R.Selvam. Vote totals are yet to firm up as counting continues.

Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where the magic number stands at 16 for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage, though it still needs six more seats to cross the majority mark. Alliance partner AINRC is leading in five seats. Congress is ahead in three seats, while others account for the remaining leads.

Counting is under way in the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, where the sitting DMK legislator R Senthilkumar is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. The seat is being watched as votes are tallied, with the contest still in its early stages and no decisive lead established yet across the candidates in the running.

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 77 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 31 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

Early counting trends from the Manavely constituency in Puducherry show Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman placed at the top of the early returns, with TVK's B.Ramu and BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R also reflected in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Embalam Selvam R.Selvam. Vote totals are yet to firm up as counting continues across the constituency.

Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority. BJP holds the early advantage with leads in 10 constituencies, though it still needs 6 more to cross the majority mark. Congress is leading in 6 seats at this stage. Others account for leads in the remaining 4 seats, keeping the final picture unsettled.

At the designated counting centre for Bahour, 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.

Counting is under way in the Bahour constituency of Puducherry, where neither of the candidates in the current count carries a high-profile flag. The sitting seat belongs to DMK's R Senthilkumar, though the incumbent does not feature among the candidates currently being tracked in this update. Votes are still being tallied and no decisive lead has emerged from Bahour at this stage.

Candidates representing DMK, AINRC, PMK, TMTHK, TVK, NTK, IND are contesting in Bahour 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.