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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:06 IST
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Karaikal North Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Thirumurugan holds seat for AINRC
P.R.N. Thirumurugan (All India N.R. Congress), A.M. Ranjith (Congress), S. Anusuya (Naam Tamilar Katchi), R. Balaguru (Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam), A. Vengadesh (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), M. Dhanabal (Independent), N.D. Perunthagai (Independent), Muruganandam (Independent), and Shajahan (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Karaikal North 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. Karaikal North is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 34,364 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, P.R.N. Thirumurugan of the All India N.R. Congress won by a margin of 135 votes. The 2016 winner was PRN Thirumurugan of the AINRC. The 2021 turnout was 81.6%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Karaikal North in 2026.
10:23 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results: How is S. Anusuya faring? Watching the Karaikal North count
S. Anusuya, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Karaikal North May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:20 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry as counting progresses
In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, BJP is currently leading in 8 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage of counting. Congress is leading in 5 seats, while others account for leads in 5 more. With the majority mark set at 16, BJP still needs 8 additional seats to reach that threshold. No party has crossed the winning line yet as results continue to come in.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results: How Karaikal North fits into Puducherry's state count
As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Karaikal North'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.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Result: AINRC incumbent leads with 2052-vote margin
In Karaikal North, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. Sitting AINRC legislator P.R.N. Thirumurugan is currently leading with 5,218 votes, holding a margin of 2,052 over Congress candidate A.M. Ranjith, who has gathered 3,166 votes so far. Thirumurugan, 54, is a graduate and the incumbent representative from this Puducherry constituency.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances
As counting advances in Karaikal North, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 9 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Result 2026: Thirumurugan holds lead over Congress rival
In Karaikal North, Puducherry, AINRC's P.R.N. Thirumurugan is currently leading with 5,218 votes, holding a margin of 2,052 over Congress candidate A.M. Ranjith, who has accumulated 3,166 votes so far. Thirumurugan, 54, is the sitting MLA for this constituency and is presently reinforcing his position as counting continues. The seat is currently held by AINRC's P.R.N. Thirumurugan.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Elections 2026: A. Vengadesh's TVK tally being counted in Karaikal North
A. Vengadesh, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Karaikal North May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results 2026: Counting day in Puducherry: Karaikal North's moment in the tally
Counting day in Puducherry brings results from 30 constituencies, and Karaikal North is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
09:33 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results: The 2021 margin set the bar — can it hold in 2026?
The 2021 election in Karaikal North was won with a margin of 135 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
09:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry as early counting gets underway
Counting is in its early stages across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where 16 is the number needed for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 3 constituencies, giving it a tally of 3 seats so far. Congress is leading in 1 seat at this point. BJP still needs 13 more seats to reach the majority mark, while Congress requires 15.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results: How All India N.R. Congress is positioned in Karaikal North
The All India N.R. Congress has fielded P.R.N. Thirumurugan in Karaikal North. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Result: Counting underway as no star candidate in fray
The Karaikal North constituency in Puducherry is seeing counting progress with no high-profile name among the candidates in the running. The sitting MLA from this seat is P.R.N. Thirumurugan of the All India N.R. Congress, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates currently being tracked in the count. Results for this Puducherry assembly seat are yet to be declared.
09:13 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results: What 2026 will add to Karaikal North's electoral story
As counting progresses in Karaikal North, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when P.R.N. Thirumurugan of the All India N.R. Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Result: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
In the Karaikal North constituency of Puducherry, counting is currently underway with two Independent candidates at the front of the early tally. Muruganandam and Dr. M. Dhanabal, both contesting as Independents, are among those leading at this stage. The seat is currently held by AINRC's P.R.N. Thirumurugan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. A clearer picture is expected as more rounds are counted.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Assembly Election Results 2026: Puducherry's 30-seat Assembly race and Karaikal North's piece of it
Puducherry's Assembly has 30 constituencies, and Karaikal North'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.
08:53 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Karaikal North — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Karaikal North include P.R.N. Thirumurugan (AINRC), A.M. Ranjith (CONG), S. Anusuya (NTK), and R. Balaguru (DMMK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
08:43 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results: Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam's Karaikal North candidate and the 2026 count
The Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam has fielded R. Balaguru in Karaikal North. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:33 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results: From ballot to declaration: the counting process in Karaikal North
In Karaikal North, 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.
08:23 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results 2026: After the last round: how Karaikal North's result gets declared
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Karaikal North, 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.
08:13 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: R. Balaguru of Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam
R. Balaguru, contesting on a Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Karaikal North May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:03 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results 2026: Inside Karaikal North's counting centre — what to expect
At the designated counting centre for Karaikal North, 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.
07:53 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Karaikal North, 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.
07:43 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Elections 2026: How Karaikal North fits into the Puducherry regional picture
Karaikal North falls under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Puducherry area as counting advances.
07:33 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Karaikal North
In the 2021 Assembly Election, P.R.N. Thirumurugan of the All India N.R. Congress won Karaikal North with a margin of 135 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
07:23 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Elections 2026: Karaikal North and its place in the Puducherry regional picture
Karaikal North, 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, Karaikal North's result will be part of the broader Puducherry-area picture.
07:13 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results: Congress' stake in May 4 Karaikal North count
The Congress has fielded A.M. Ranjith in Karaikal North. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:03 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Result 2026: What Karaikal North's General status means for May 4 count
Karaikal North is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 9 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
06:53 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Results 2026: A.M. Ranjith (CONG) awaits the round-wise verdict
A.M. Ranjith, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Karaikal North May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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.
Karaikal North is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 34,364 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 81.6% was recorded in the 2021 election. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: P.R.N. Thirumurugan (All India N.R. Congress), A.M. Ranjith (Congress), S. Anusuya (Naam Tamilar Katchi), R. Balaguru (Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam), A. Vengadesh (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), M. Dhanabal (Independent), N.D. Perunthagai (Independent), Muruganandam (Independent), and Shajahan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P.R.N. Thirumurugan of the All India N.R. Congress won Karaikal North with a margin of 135 votes. The runner-up was AV Subramanian of the Congress. In 2016, PRN Thirumurugan of the AINRC had won the seat with a margin of 3,298 votes. round-by-round trends from Karaikal North will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Puducherry's state-wide tally across its 30 Assembly segments.
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