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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:03:01 IST
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Karaikal South Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Arul Murugan leads as counting progresses
M. Arul Murugan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Avs Sakthivel Prabu (Congress), A.M.H. Nazeem (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), K.A.U. Assana (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Mageshwari (Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam), S. Marie Anthuvan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), A.H. Abdul Basith (Independent), and M.C. Samir Alias Ahamed Alfasy (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Karaikal South 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 South is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 30,638 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, A.M.H. Nazim of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. The 2016 winner was KAU Asana of the AIADMK. The 2021 turnout was 79.1%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Karaikal South in 2026.
10:22 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Karaikal South
As counting advances in Karaikal South, 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.
10:12 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Karaikal South count is evolving
As counting progresses in Karaikal South, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when A.M.H. Nazim of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Karaikal North Election Result 2026: Thirumurugan holds lead over Congress rival
In Karaikal North, Puducherry, sitting MLA P.R.N. Thirumurugan of All India N.R. Congress 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. Thirumurugan, a 54-year-old graduate, is defending the seat he currently holds as counting continues in this Puducherry constituency.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results 2026: How is Avs Sakthivel Prabu faring? Watching the Karaikal South count
Avs Sakthivel Prabu, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Karaikal South May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results 2026: 2016, 2021, 2026: Karaikal South's count adds the next chapter
Karaikal South saw KAU Asana of the AIADMK win in 2016, followed by A.M.H. Nazim of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
09:42 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 30: how Karaikal South contributes to Puducherry's tally
Puducherry's Assembly has 30 constituencies, and Karaikal South'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.
09:32 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Elections 2026: How Puducherry is tracking Karaikal South's result
Karaikal South, 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 South's result will be part of the broader Puducherry-area picture.
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 seats mark the majority threshold. BJP is currently leading in 3 constituencies, giving the party a tally of 3, and still needs 13 more seats to reach that mark. Congress is leading in 1 seat at this point. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture remains wide open as counting continues.
09:22 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4
Votes cast in Karaikal South are now being counted. With 8 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Result: DMK's A.M.H. Nazeem in the mix as counting gets underway
Counting is underway in the Karaikal South constituency of Puducherry, where DMK candidate A.M.H. Nazeem, 63, is among those in contention as early trends emerge. Nazeem, who has completed his 12th standard education, is contesting on a DMK ticket in this keenly watched seat. TVK's K.A.U. Assana and NTK's S. Marie Anthuvan are also in the frame, with the contest still wide open as vote tallying continues across the constituency.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Result 2026: Karaikal South's 30,638-strong voter base and counting day
Karaikal South had 30,638 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. In 2021, the recorded turnout was 79.1%.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results 2026: TVK's Assana leads early count in Puducherry seat
In the Karaikal South constituency of Puducherry, TVK candidate K.A.U. Assana is currently leading the early count. NTK's S. Marie Anthuvan is also among those showing early leads, with DMK's A.M.H. Nazeem in the frame as well. The seat is currently held by DMK's A.M.H. Nazim, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and vote totals are yet to be established across the field.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Karaikal South candidate and the 2026 count
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded A.M.H. Nazeem in Karaikal South. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:52 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Karaikal South's count concludes
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Karaikal South, 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 Karaikal South.
08:42 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: How Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is positioned in Karaikal South
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded K.A.U. Assana in Karaikal South. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:32 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: Congress in the Karaikal South contest
The Congress has fielded Avs Sakthivel Prabu in Karaikal South. 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
Karaikal South Election Results: State-wide trends and what Karaikal South adds to the picture
As Puducherry's counting day unfolds, results from all 30 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Karaikal South's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
08:12 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: The journey from ballot box to result in Karaikal South
Votes cast in Karaikal South 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.
08:02 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: The counting centre in focus as tallies build
At the designated counting centre for Karaikal South, 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.
07:52 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Assembly Election Results 2026: M. Arul Murugan (BJP) awaits the round-wise verdict
M. Arul Murugan, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Karaikal South May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:42 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Karaikal South
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Karaikal South, 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.
07:32 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Karaikal South
Early trends from Karaikal South should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
07:22 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: What a lead in May 4 count will mean
As counting progresses in Karaikal South, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.
07:12 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results 2026: 8 candidates in the count May 4
Key candidates contesting in Karaikal South include M. Arul Murugan (BJP), Avs Sakthivel Prabu (CONG), A.M.H. Nazeem (DMK), and K.A.U. Assana (TVK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
07:02 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's stake in May 4 Karaikal South count
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded M. Arul Murugan in Karaikal South. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:52 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Results: Karaikal South's result adds to Puducherry's state-wide picture
As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Karaikal South'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.
06:42 (IST) May 04
Karaikal South Election Result 2026: K.A.U. Assana's TVK tally being counted in Karaikal South
K.A.U. Assana, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Karaikal South 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 South is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 30,638 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 79.1% was recorded in the 2021 election. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: M. Arul Murugan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Avs Sakthivel Prabu (Congress), A.M.H. Nazeem (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), K.A.U. Assana (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Mageshwari (Desa Makkal Munnetrak Kazhagam), S. Marie Anthuvan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), A.H. Abdul Basith (Independent), and M.C. Samir Alias Ahamed Alfasy (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, A.M.H. Nazim of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Karaikal South. The runner-up was KAU Asana of the AIADMK. In 2016, KAU Asana of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 20 votes. round-by-round trends from Karaikal South 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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