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Ossudu Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

P. Karthikeyan (Congress), E. Theeppainthan (Bharatiya Janata Party), P. Ariapoutry (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), Gowri (Naam ...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:48 IST

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19:01 (IST), May, 04

NDA, BJP and UDF lead as counting progresses across four states

Votes are being counted across four states, Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala, with leads shifting as rounds come in. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69 more, crossing the majority mark on current trends. The Congress-led alliance has a tally of 22, all leads, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads, and needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all leads, needing 63 more. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115, with 10 seats won and 105 leads, and need 3 more to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. In West Bengal, where 148 seats decide the majority across 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and 168 leads, crossing the majority mark on current counts. TMC is trailing with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8. In Kerala, the majority mark is 71 in the 140-seat assembly. UDF leads the count with a tally of 87, having already won 68 seats and leading in 19 more, crossing the majority mark at this stage. LDF is trailing with a tally of 36, with 30 seats won and 6 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17, with 13 seats won and 4 leads.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs 5 more for majority

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the top position with 9 seats won and 2 more where it is currently leading, taking its tally to 11. The majority mark stands at 16, meaning the party needs 5 additional seats to get there. BJP and DMK each have a tally of 5, while Congress has secured 1 seat. Counting continues across the union territory.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result 2026: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the Oussudu assembly seat in Puducherry, finishing with 15,400 votes to defeat BJP's E. Theeppainthan, who secured 11,382 votes. The winning margin stands at 4,018 votes. The seat was currently held by BJP's Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the BJP MLA.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result 2026: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

The Oussudu assembly constituency in Puducherry has returned its verdict. Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the seat, bringing the result home for his party in this Puducherry segment. The seat was currently held by BJP's Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, still short of majority mark

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the top position with 9 seats won and 2 more where it is currently leading, putting its tally at 11. The majority mark stands at 16, meaning the party needs 5 more seats to get there. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, while DMK has 1 won and leads in 3. Congress has won 1 seat. Counting continues across the union territory.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

The result is in from Oussudu in Puducherry, where Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the seat with 15,400 votes. BJP's E. Theeppainthan finished second with 11,382 votes, leaving a winning margin of 4,018 votes. The incumbent, Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of BJP, was not among the candidates in the final count, and the seat now moves to Congress.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 168 more, putting its tally at 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Mannadipet Election Result 2026: BJP's Namassivayam holds seat with 6,110-vote margin

The Mannadipet constituency in Puducherry has returned its verdict. BJP candidate A. Namassivayam wins the seat, polling 15,918 votes to defeat Congress candidate T.P.R. Selvame, who finished with 9,808 votes. The winning margin stands at 6,110 votes. Namassivayam, who is 56 and currently holds the seat as the sitting MLA, retains the constituency, continuing his tenure as the BJP MLA for Mannadipet.

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17:32 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, majority mark still out of reach

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the top position with 9 seats won and 2 more where it is currently leading, putting its tally at 11. The majority mark stands at 16, meaning the party still needs 5 more seats to get there. BJP is leading in 3 seats with 2 won, while DMK has 1 won and 3 leading. Congress has won 1 seat. Counting continues across the union territory.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

The result is in from Oussudu in Puducherry, where Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the seat with 15,400 votes. BJP's E. Theeppainthan finished second with 11,382 votes, leaving a winning margin of 4,018 votes. Karthikeyan, 50, contested from this SC-reserved constituency and held off the BJP challenge to seal the win for Congress.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Ozhukarai Election Result 2026: AINRC's Nithyanandam leads by 816 votes

In Ozhukarai, Puducherry, All India N.R. Congress candidate K.Narayanasamy Alias Nithyanandam is currently leading with 2,649 votes. Sasibalan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is trailing at 1,833 votes, putting the margin between the two at 816 votes. The seat is currently held by Independent MLA M. Sivasankar, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, three seats short of majority

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC is out in front with a tally of 13 seats, having won 9 and leading in 4 more. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving the party 3 seats away from that threshold. BJP has won 2 and is leading in 4, while DMK has won 1 and leads in 2. Congress has won 1 seat. Counting continues across the union territory.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

The result is in from Oussudu in Puducherry, where Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the seat with 15,400 votes. BJP's E. Theeppainthan finished second with 11,382 votes, leaving a winning margin of 4,018 votes. The incumbent, Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of BJP, was not among the candidates in the final count.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark

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 44 seats outright and is leading in 41 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF has won 26 seats and is leading in 10, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 19 seats in the state.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Mannadipet Election Result 2026: BJP's Namassivayam holds seat with 6,110-vote margin

The Mannadipet constituency in Puducherry has returned its verdict. BJP candidate A. Namassivayam wins the seat, polling 15,918 votes to defeat Congress candidate T.P.R. Selvame, who finished with 9,808 votes. The winning margin stands at 6,110 votes. Namassivayam, who is 56 and currently holds the seat as the sitting MLA, retains his position, continuing his tenure as the BJP representative from this Puducherry constituency.

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16:04 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs 3 more for majority

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 to reach the majority mark of 16. BJP, its NDA partner, has a tally of 7, with 2 seats won and 5 where it is leading. Counting is still under way across the union territory.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

The result is in from Oussudu in Puducherry, where Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the seat with 15,400 votes. BJP's E. Theeppainthan finished second with 11,382 votes, leaving a winning margin of 4,018 votes. The incumbent, Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of BJP, was not among the candidates in the final count.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in early leads

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents have cumulatively won 1 seat and lead in 145 more, taking their tally to 146, which already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has won 4 seats and leads in 39, putting its tally at 43, still 75 seats short of the majority mark. NDA is leading in 41 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it 77 seats away from a majority on current tallies.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Villianur Election Result 2026: AINRC's B.Ravicoumar wins with 1,970-vote margin

The Villianur assembly seat in Puducherry has returned a result, with AINRC candidate B.Ravicoumar winning the constituency with 16,970 votes. DMK's R.Siva finished second with 15,000 votes, leaving a final margin of 1,970 votes between the two. The seat was currently held by DMK's R. Siva, and the outcome brings an end to R. Siva's term as the DMK MLA in Villianur.

15:20 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs two more seats for majority

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the strongest position with 9 seats won and 5 more where it is currently leading, putting its tally at 14 against the majority mark of 16. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 6 others for a tally of 8. Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in 1 more, while DMK has secured 1 seat so far.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

The result is in from Oussudu in Puducherry, where Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the seat with 15,400 votes. BJP's E. Theeppainthan finished second with 11,382 votes, leaving a winning margin of 4,018 votes. The incumbent, Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of BJP, was not among the candidates in the final count.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Thirubhuvanai Election Result 2026: P. Angalane leads early count in Puducherry seat

In the Thirubhuvanai constituency of Puducherry, sitting MLA P. Angalane, now contesting on a DMK ticket, is leading in the early stages of counting. Angalane, 57, who holds a postgraduate degree and is a reserved category candidate, currently holds the seat as an Independent. Close behind, AINRC's B. Kobiga is also reflecting a leading status at this stage, keeping the contest tight as votes continue to be tallied.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs two more seats for majority

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the strongest position at this stage of counting, having won 9 seats and leading in 5 more for a tally of 14. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving AINRC just two seats short if its current leads hold. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 6 others, bringing its tally to 8. Counting across the union territory continues.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

The result is out in Oussudu, Puducherry, where Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the seat with 15,400 votes. BJP's E. Theeppainthan finished second with 11,382 votes, leaving a winning margin of 4,018 votes. Karthikeyan, 50, contested from this SC-reserved constituency and held off the BJP challenge to secure the win for Congress.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 96 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 94 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Mannadipet Election Result 2026: BJP's Namassivayam holds seat with 6,110-vote margin

The Mannadipet constituency in Puducherry has returned its verdict. BJP candidate A. Namassivayam wins the seat, polling 15,918 votes to secure a comfortable margin of 6,110 over Congress candidate T.P.R. Selvame, who finished with 9,808 votes. The sitting MLA retains the constituency, bringing continuity to a seat currently held by BJP's A. Namassivayam, who has now successfully defended his position in this Puducherry assembly segment.

13:52 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs two more seats for majority

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC is out in front with a tally of 14 seats — six declared wins and leads in eight more — leaving the party just two seats short of the 16 needed for a majority. BJP sits second with a tally of eight, having won one seat and leading in seven others. Congress has a tally of two, while DMK has won one seat. Others account for a combined tally of seven at this stage of counting.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat

The result is out in Oussudu, Puducherry, where Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan has won the seat with 15,400 votes. BJP's E. Theeppainthan finished second with 11,382 votes, leaving a winning margin of 4,018 votes. The incumbent, Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of BJP, was not among the candidates in the final count. Karthikeyan, 50, secured the constituency for Congress as counting concluded.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 124 constituencies, giving them a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, still needing 61 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is further back with a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 additional seats to get to 118. No seats have been declared in the state so far.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Ozhukarai Election Result 2026: R. Arulsezhian leads as counting progresses in Puducherry

In the Ozhukarai constituency of Puducherry, Independent candidate R. Arulsezhian is currently leading as votes are being counted. CPI's Nara. Kalainathan is also among the leading candidates at this stage. The seat is currently held by Independent MLA M. Sivasankar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues and the final result is yet to be declared.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

NDA tally touches 25 as Puducherry counting nears finish

With counting in Puducherry's 30-seat assembly well advanced, the NDA is sitting on a tally of 25 seats — 5 declared wins and 20 leads — leaving it just one seat short of the 16-seat majority mark. Within the alliance, AINRC accounts for a tally of 15 and BJP for 9. The SPA holds a tally of 3, while others account for the remaining seats.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Puducherry

In the Oussudu constituency of Puducherry, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update rests on the contest as it stands. Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan is leading with 12,152 votes, holding a margin of 3,514 over BJP's E. Theeppainthan, who has gathered 8,638 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 75 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark. If these leads hold, the UDF would be in a position to form the government. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Ozhukarai Election Result: Independent's Arulsezhian leads early count in Puducherry

Counting is underway in the Ozhukarai assembly constituency in Puducherry, where Independent candidate R. Arulsezhian, aged 39, is currently leading. CPI's Nara. Kalainathan is also reflecting a leading position at this stage. The seat is currently held by Independent's M. Sivasankar, who does not feature among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads in 16 seats as Puducherry counting progresses

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC is currently leading in 16 constituencies, exactly at the majority mark of 16. Alliance partner BJP is leading in 9 seats, bringing the NDA tally to 25. Congress is ahead in 2 seats on the other side. With no results declared yet, the final picture will depend on how these leads convert once counting concludes.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Theeppainthan of BJP in the lead as Puducherry counting continues

In the Oussudu constituency of Puducherry, BJP candidate E. Theeppainthan, who is 60 years old, is currently ahead in the vote count with 8,638 votes. Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan is behind with 12,152 votes, meaning Theeppainthan is ahead by 3,514 votes at this point. Theeppainthan, a postgraduate and an SC category candidate, has a clean record with no criminal cases filed against him. The counting is still in progress and no final result has been announced yet.

12:04 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Mannadipet Election Result 2026: Namassivayam holds lead for BJP in Puducherry

In the Mannadipet constituency of Puducherry, BJP's A. Namassivayam is currently leading the count with 9,302 votes. The sitting MLA, currently held by BJP's A. Namassivayam, is showing a strong hold on the seat as counting progresses. Congress candidate T.P.R. Selvame is trailing at 5,693 votes, placing Namassivayam ahead by a margin of 3,609 votes at this stage of the count.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark stays out of reach

Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where 16 is the number to watch for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving the party six seats short of that mark. Alliance partner AINRC holds leads in five seats. Congress is leading in two, while others account for seven seats. No party has crossed the finish line in any seat so far.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress leads as BJP trails in Puducherry seat

In the Oussudu constituency of Puducherry, no candidate in the current candidates array carries a star flag, so this update draws from the constituency-level picture. Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan holds the lead with 8,616 votes, while BJP's E. Theeppainthan is trailing at 6,099 votes, leaving a gap of 2,517 votes between the two as counting continues. The result in this SC-reserved seat is yet to be declared.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 63 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. 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 18 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Mangalam Election Results 2026: TVK's Sathia Manikkavasagane leads early count

In the Mangalam constituency of Puducherry, TVK candidate M.K. Sathia Manikkavasagane is currently leading as counting progresses. PMK's G. Mathiyalagan and AINRC's N. Rangasamy are also among those showing leads at this stage. The seat is currently held by AINRC's Djeacoumar .C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be updated as the count moves forward.

11:00 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark remains distant

Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving the party six seats short of that mark. Congress is leading in five seats. AINRC holds leads in three seats, while others account for four more. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result: Congress leads as BJP trails in Puducherry seat

In the Oussudu constituency of Puducherry, no candidate in the current candidates array carries the star flag, so this update draws from the constituency-level picture. Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan is leading the count here, with BJP's E. Theeppainthan trailing behind. Karthikeyan has accumulated 8,616 votes against Theeppainthan's 6,099, putting the margin at 2,517 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this Puducherry seat.

10:40 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu Election Update: No Alliance Has Reached Majority Yet

As the vote count continues for all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, the magic number for a majority is 118. So far, no single alliance has managed to cross that threshold, with all declared results still being tallied. Independents and candidates from other parties are collectively leading in 82 seats, meaning they still need 36 more to form a majority. The SPA is currently ahead in 72 seats, trailing by 10 seats in the overall count, and requires 46 more to secure a majority. Meanwhile, the NDA is leading in 38 seats, needing 80 more to reach the majority mark.

10:30 (IST), May, 04

Thirubhuvanai Election Result 2026: P. Angalane of DMK leads early count

In the Thirubhuvanai constituency of Puducherry, the sitting MLA P. Angalane, currently contesting on a DMK ticket, is leading in the early stages of counting. Angalane, 57, who holds a postgraduate degree and is a reserved category candidate, previously held the seat as an Independent. B. Kobiga of All India N.R. Congress is the other candidate reflected in the leading positions at this stage, with vote totals yet to be updated as counting progresses.

10:19 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark remains distant

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 8 constituencies, though that still leaves the party 8 seats short of the halfway mark. Congress is leading in 5 seats at this stage. AINRC holds leads in 2 seats, while others account for the remaining 5 leads in the union territory.

10:19 (IST), May, 04

Oussudu Election Result 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build

At the designated counting centre for Oussudu, 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.

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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.

Oussudu is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 30,571 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 93.35% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: P. Karthikeyan (Congress), E. Theeppainthan (Bharatiya Janata Party), P. Ariapoutry (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), Gowri (Naam Tamilar Katchi), and S. Saraganabava (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Oussudu with a margin of 1,880 votes. The runner-up was P Karthikeyan of the Congress. In 2016, E Theppainthan of the Congress had won the seat with a margin of 2,330 votes. round-by-round trends from Oussudu 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.