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Muthialpet Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC's Manikandan wins by 952 votes

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:09 IST

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Muthialpet Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC's Manikandan wins by 952 votes

Vaiyapuri Manikandan (All India N.R. Congress), Eeram G. Rajendran (Congress), M. Faritha Begum (Naam Tamilar Katchi), J. Prakash Kumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), K. Haridass (Pattali Makkal Katchi), Egambaram Gandhi (Independent), R. Chandruji (Independent), Balamurugan (Independent), C. Prathiyouve (Independent), M. Prabagaran (Independent), and P. Vijayabhaasgar (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Muthialpet 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. Muthialpet is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 29,890 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, J. Prakash Kumar of the Independent won by a margin of 934 votes. The 2016 winner was V Manikandan of the AIADMK. The 2021 turnout was 77.45%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Muthialpet in 2026.

10:14 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Muthialpet's electoral landscape has shifted

In the 2021 Assembly Election, J. Prakash Kumar of the Independent won Muthialpet with a margin of 934 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

10:09 (IST) May 04

Raj Bhavan Election Results 2026: TVK's Chandran leads early count in Puducherry

Early counting trends from the Raj Bhavan constituency in Puducherry show TVK's V.J. Chandran holding a lead at this stage. DMK's Vignesh Kannan and BJP's V. P. Ramalingame are also showing in the leading positions as votes continue to be tallied. The seat is currently held by AINRC's K. Lakshminarayanan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to separate the contenders by a definitive margin.

10:04 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results: Has Muthialpet's vote pattern shifted since 2021?

As counting progresses in Muthialpet, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when J. Prakash Kumar of the Independent won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

09:56 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in Puducherry as counting gets underway

Early trends from Puducherry's 30-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 5 constituencies so far. Congress is currently leading in 3 seats. Others account for leads in 2 more. With the majority mark set at 16, BJP would need 11 additional seats to cross that threshold, while Congress still requires 13. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

09:54 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result 2026: Where Muthialpet fits in Puducherry's counting day picture

Counting day in Puducherry brings results from 30 constituencies, and Muthialpet is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

09:46 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result: AINRC leads narrowly over Congress

In the Muthialpet constituency of Puducherry, counting is still under way with AINRC's Vaiyapuri Manikandan currently leading with 1,938 votes. Congress candidate Eeram G. Rajendran is close behind at 1,901 votes, leaving a margin of just 37 votes between the two as tallying continues. The incumbent, J. Prakash Kumar of Independent, does not feature among the candidates in the current count.

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09:44 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the Muthialpet contest

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded J. Prakash Kumar in Muthialpet. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:36 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result 2026: AINRC's Manikandan leads by 37 votes in tight contest

In the Muthialpet constituency of Puducherry, counting is still underway with AINRC candidate Vaiyapuri Manikandan currently leading with 1,938 votes. Congress candidate Eeram G. Rajendran is close behind at 1,901 votes, leaving a margin of just 37 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by Independent's J. Prakash Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

09:34 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Muthialpet match 2021's gap?

The 2021 election in Muthialpet was won with a margin of 934 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 mark for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 3 constituencies, giving the party a tally of 3 seats so far. Congress is leading in 1 seat at this point. Neither party is anywhere near the majority mark yet, with BJP needing 13 more seats and Congress requiring 15 to reach that threshold.

09:24 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results: Muthialpet in Puducherry's 30-seat tally — what to expect

As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Muthialpet'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.

09:15 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result: Counting underway in Puducherry seat

In the Muthialpet constituency of Puducherry, counting is underway with no star candidate flagged in the current field. Independent candidate Egambaram Gandhi, 64, and Congress candidate Eeram G. Rajendran are both in the contest, with the seat's incumbent J. Prakash Kumar, also of the Independent camp, not among the candidates currently being tracked in the count. The result is yet to be declared.

09:14 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result 2026: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape

Votes cast in Muthialpet 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.

09:05 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result 2026: Independent's Egambaram Gandhi leads early count

Counting is underway in Muthialpet, Puducherry, where Independent candidate Egambaram Gandhi is currently leading the early tally. Congress candidate Eeram G. Rajendran is also in contention as votes continue to be counted. The seat is currently held by Independent's J. Prakash Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

09:04 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result 2026: Reading the rounds: what Muthialpet's count is showing

In Muthialpet, 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.

08:54 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Vaiyapuri Manikandan of All India N.R. Congress

Vaiyapuri Manikandan, contesting on a All India N.R. Congress ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Muthialpet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:44 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results 2026: Eeram G. Rajendran's CONG tally being counted in Muthialpet

Eeram G. Rajendran, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Muthialpet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:34 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results: M. Faritha Begum (NTK) awaits the round-wise verdict

M. Faritha Begum, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Muthialpet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:24 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026

In 2021, V Manikandan of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Muthialpet. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

08:14 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result 2026: Muthialpet's 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Muthialpet, 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.

08:04 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results 2026: The 11 contestants whose votes are being counted

Key candidates contesting in Muthialpet include Vaiyapuri Manikandan (AINRC), Eeram G. Rajendran (CONG), M. Faritha Begum (NTK), and J. Prakash Kumar (TVK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

07:54 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Elections 2026: Counting day focus: K. Haridass of Pattali Makkal Katchi

K. Haridass, contesting on a Pattali Makkal Katchi ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Muthialpet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:44 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count

Muthialpet is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 11 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

07:34 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Results: All India N.R. Congress' Muthialpet candidate and the 2026 count

The All India N.R. Congress has fielded Vaiyapuri Manikandan in Muthialpet. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:24 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Election Result 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Muthialpet, 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.

07:14 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Elections 2026: Puducherry Lok Sabha segment: Muthialpet's role in the count

Muthialpet 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.

07:04 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Muthialpet's count progresses

Candidates representing AINRC, CONG, NTK, TVK, PMK, IND are contesting in Muthialpet 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.

06:54 (IST) May 04

Muthialpet Assembly Election Results 2026: Muthialpet's electoral journey: three elections in focus

Muthialpet saw V Manikandan of the AIADMK win in 2016, followed by J. Prakash Kumar of the Independent in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.

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.

Muthialpet is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 29,890 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 77.45% was recorded in the 2021 election. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Vaiyapuri Manikandan (All India N.R. Congress), Eeram G. Rajendran (Congress), M. Faritha Begum (Naam Tamilar Katchi), J. Prakash Kumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), K. Haridass (Pattali Makkal Katchi), Egambaram Gandhi (Independent), R. Chandruji (Independent), Balamurugan (Independent), C. Prathiyouve (Independent), M. Prabagaran (Independent), and P. Vijayabhaasgar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, J. Prakash Kumar of the Independent won Muthialpet with a margin of 934 votes. The runner-up was V Manikandan of the AIADMK. In 2016, V Manikandan of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 2,164 votes. round-by-round trends from Muthialpet 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.

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