Embalam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC's Mohandoss wins by 4,061 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:06 IST
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Embalam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC's Mohandoss wins by 4,061 votes

M. Candassamy (Congress), E. Mohandoss (All India N.R. Congress), V. Tamilselvan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Pragash. K (Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi), S. Manoj Chandar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), K. Ramadass (Rashtriya Samaj Dal (R)), M. Ramatchandirane (Independent), and G. Ragu (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Embalam in Puducherry'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. Embalam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 33,340 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, U Lakshmikandhan of the All India N.R. Congress won by a margin of 2,240 votes. The 2016 winner was M Kandaswamy of the Congress. The 2021 turnout was 91.57%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Embalam in 2026.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results 2026: How Embalam's result feeds into Puducherry's big picture
As Puducherry's counting day unfolds, results from all 30 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Embalam's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Result 2026: AINRC's Mohandoss leads with 1,743-vote margin
In the Embalam constituency of Puducherry, AINRC candidate E. Mohandoss is currently leading with 3,697 votes, holding a margin of 1,743 votes over Congress candidate M. Candassamy, who has gathered 1,954 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.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 2,240 votes — context for May 4 count
Embalam's 2021 election was won with a margin of 2,240 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
09:42 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results 2026: Where Embalam fits in Puducherry's counting day picture
Counting day in Puducherry brings results from 30 constituencies, and Embalam is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
09:32 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026
In 2021, M Kandaswamy of the Congress was the runner-up in Embalam. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
09:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry as counting gets underway
Early counting trends in Puducherry's 30-seat assembly put BJP out in front, with the party leading in 3 constituencies and holding a tally of 3 seats so far. Congress is leading in 1 seat at this stage. With the majority mark set at 16, BJP still needs 13 more seats to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
09:22 (IST) May 04
Embalam Elections 2026: Counting day focus: S. Manoj Chandar of Naam Tamilar Katchi
S. Manoj Chandar, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Embalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Result: Incumbent AINRC out of contest as counting progresses
In the Embalam constituency of Puducherry, no candidate in the current candidate list carries the star flag, so the focus here falls on the broader contest taking shape. The sitting AINRC legislator U Lakshmikandhan is not among the candidates reflected in the count, leaving Congress and TVK to contest this reserved seat. Counting is still under way and a clear leader is yet to emerge from the Embalam tally.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results: Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi in the Embalam contest
The Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi has fielded Pragash. K in Embalam. 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
Embalam Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads in Puducherry seat
In the Embalam constituency of Puducherry, Congress candidate M. Candassamy is currently leading the count. The seat is presently held by AINRC's U Lakshmikandhan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. TVK's V. Tamilselvan is also in the contest. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Embalam
As counting advances in Embalam, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 8 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
08:52 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Result 2026: How is Pragash. K faring? Watching the Embalam count
Pragash. K, contesting on a Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Embalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:42 (IST) May 04
Embalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: M. Candassamy of Congress
M. Candassamy, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Embalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:32 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results: How All India N.R. Congress is positioned in Embalam
The All India N.R. Congress has fielded E. Mohandoss in Embalam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:22 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Result 2026: 33,340 voters on the rolls — the count is under way
Embalam had 33,340 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. In 2021, the recorded turnout was 91.57%.
08:12 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Embalam
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Embalam, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Embalam.
08:02 (IST) May 04
Embalam Assembly Election Results 2026: K. Ramadass's RSD(R) tally being counted in Embalam
K. Ramadass, contesting on a Rashtriya Samaj Dal (R) ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Embalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:52 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results 2026: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape
Votes cast in Embalam during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
07:42 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results 2026: The 8 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Embalam include M. Candassamy (CONG), E. Mohandoss (AINRC), V. Tamilselvan (TVK), and Pragash. K (TMTHK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
07:32 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results: Has Embalam's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Embalam, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when U Lakshmikandhan of the All India N.R. Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:22 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Result 2026: A SC-reserved seat in the 2026 count
Embalam is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 8 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:12 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results: Embalam in Puducherry's 30-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Embalam's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
07:02 (IST) May 04
Embalam Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Embalam's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, U Lakshmikandhan of the All India N.R. Congress won Embalam with a margin of 2,240 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
06:52 (IST) May 04
Embalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Embalam among Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies May 4
Puducherry's Assembly has 30 constituencies, and Embalam'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.
06:42 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results 2026: Embalam's 2026 winner — the count will decide
With the count now under way in Embalam, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
06:32 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Embalam, 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.
06:22 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Embalam match 2021's gap?
The 2021 election in Embalam was won with a margin of 2,240 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
06:12 (IST) May 04
Embalam Elections 2026: The Puducherry lens on Embalam's counting day
Embalam, which falls under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Embalam's result will be part of the broader Puducherry-area picture.
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.
Embalam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 33,340 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 91.57% was recorded in the 2021 election. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: M. Candassamy (Congress), E. Mohandoss (All India N.R. Congress), V. Tamilselvan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Pragash. K (Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi), S. Manoj Chandar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), K. Ramadass (Rashtriya Samaj Dal (R)), M. Ramatchandirane (Independent), and G. Ragu (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, U Lakshmikandhan of the All India N.R. Congress won Embalam with a margin of 2,240 votes. The runner-up was M Kandaswamy of the Congress. In 2016, M Kandaswamy of the Congress had won the seat with a margin of 11,200 votes. round-by-round trends from Embalam will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Puducherry's state-wide tally across its 30 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.