Ossudu Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan wins the seat
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:01:49 IST
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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 Tamilar Katchi), and S. Saraganabava (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) — 5 candidates contesting from Oussudu 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. Oussudu is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 30,571 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 1,880 votes. The 2016 winner was E Theppainthan of the Congress. The 2021 turnout was 93.35%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Oussudu in 2026.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result: Congress candidate leads with 1,425-vote margin
In the Oussudu constituency of Puducherry, Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan is currently leading the count with 4,279 votes against BJP's E. Theeppainthan, who has gathered 2,854 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 1,425 votes as counting continues. Karthikeyan, 50, is contesting from this SC-reserved seat and holds the top position at this stage of the count.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result 2026: The verdict is building — round by round in Oussudu
With the count now under way in Oussudu, 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.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result 2026: Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan leads in Puducherry seat
In the Oussudu constituency of Puducherry, Congress candidate P. Karthikeyan is currently leading with 4,279 votes, holding a margin of 1,425 votes over BJP's E. Theeppainthan, who has gathered 2,854 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Elections 2026: Oussudu and the Puducherry Lok Sabha connection
Oussudu 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.
09:49 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Oussudu
In Oussudu, 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.
09:39 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result 2026: 1,880 votes separated winner from runner-up in 2021 — what about 2026?
Oussudu's 2021 election was won with a margin of 1,880 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
09:29 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 30: how Oussudu contributes to Puducherry's tally
Puducherry's Assembly has 30 constituencies, and Oussudu'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.
09:25 (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 majority mark. BJP is currently leading in 3 constituencies, giving the party a tally of 3, and still needs 13 more seats to reach that threshold. Congress is leading in 1 seat at this point. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the union territory remains fluid as rounds continue.
09:19 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Oussudu was won with a margin of 1,880 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result: No star candidate in the running, BJP incumbent watches from outside
The Oussudu constituency in Puducherry is still in the counting phase with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP MLA Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar is not among the candidates in the current count. VCK's P. Ariapoutry, a 65-year-old postgraduate with a clean record, is in the contest alongside Gowri of NTK, who is 30 years old and holds a professional degree. Both candidates represent the SC category in this Puducherry seat.
09:09 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi's Oussudu candidate and the 2026 count
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has fielded P. Ariapoutry in Oussudu. 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
Oussudu Election Result 2026: VCK's P. Ariapoutry leads as counting progresses
In the Oussudu constituency of Puducherry, VCK candidate P. Ariapoutry is currently leading as vote counting continues. Gowri of the Naam Tamilar Katchi is also among those reflecting a lead at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
08:59 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result 2026: State-wide trends and what Oussudu adds to the picture
As Puducherry's counting day unfolds, results from all 30 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Oussudu's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
08:49 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party in the Oussudu contest
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded E. Theeppainthan in Oussudu. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:39 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results 2026: 5 candidates in the count May 4
The candidates contesting in Oussudu include P. Karthikeyan (CONG), E. Theeppainthan (BJP), P. Ariapoutry (VCK), and Gowri (NTK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
08:29 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results: Oussudu's result adds to Puducherry's state-wide picture
As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Oussudu'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.
08:19 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Oussudu's count concludes
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Oussudu, 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 Oussudu.
08:09 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count
In 2021, P Karthikeyan of the Congress was the runner-up in Oussudu. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
07:59 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Oussudu
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Oussudu, 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.
07:49 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result 2026: Oussudu's final tally — what it will reveal
The votes being counted in Oussudu May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
07:39 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results: Step by step: how counting day works in Oussudu
In Oussudu, 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.
07:29 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Oussudu
Votes cast in Oussudu are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Oussudu.
07:19 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Assembly Election Results 2026: P. Karthikeyan (CONG) awaits the round-wise verdict
P. Karthikeyan, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Oussudu May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:09 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Assembly Election Results 2026: 2016, 2021, 2026: Oussudu's count adds the next chapter
Oussudu saw E Theppainthan of the Congress win in 2016, followed by Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
06:59 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Oussudu counts its 2026 votes
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Oussudu with a margin of 1,880 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
06:49 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count
Candidates representing CONG, BJP, VCK, NTK, TVK are contesting in Oussudu 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.
06:39 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4
Votes cast in Oussudu are now being counted. With 5 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
06:29 (IST) May 04
Oussudu Election Result 2026: Oussudu in focus on Puducherry's counting day
Counting day in Puducherry brings results from 30 constituencies, and Oussudu is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide 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.
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.