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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:45 IST
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Ozhukarai Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC's Nithyanandam leads by 816 votes
M. Sivasankar (Congress), K.Narayanasamy Alias Nithyanandam (All India N.R. Congress), Nara. Kalainathan (Communist Party Of India), Sasibalan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), S. Chitra (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Pushpalatha (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), Mangayararasi (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M. Lavanya (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), R. Arulsezhian (Independent), N. Saravanan (Independent), V. Prabadevi (Independent), S. Murugan (Independent), R. Ravitchandirane (Independent), and J. Vinayagam (Independent) — 14 candidates contesting from Ozhukarai 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. Ozhukarai is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 40,656 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, M. Sivasankar of the Independent won by a margin of 819 votes. The 2016 winner was MNR Balan of the Congress. The 2021 turnout was 79.36%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Ozhukarai in 2026.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Assembly Election Results 2026: M. Sivasankar's CONG tally being counted in Ozhukarai
M. Sivasankar, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ozhukarai May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Thattanchavady Election Results 2026: Rangasamy leads with a 1,927-vote margin
In Thattanchavady, Puducherry, AINRC's N. Rangasamy is currently leading the count with 3,447 votes, holding a margin of 1,927 over the second-placed candidate. E. Vinayagam of Neyam Makkal Kazhagam is trailing with 1,520 votes, while Congress candidate Ve. Vaithilingam stands further back on 780 votes. Rangasamy, the sitting MLA for this constituency, is presently ahead as counting continues in Puducherry.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track
Votes cast in Ozhukarai are now being counted. With 14 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:58 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Sasibalan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Sasibalan, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ozhukarai May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:48 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results: From ballot to declaration: the counting process in Ozhukarai
In Ozhukarai, 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.
09:38 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results: What 2026 will add to Ozhukarai's electoral story
As counting progresses in Ozhukarai, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when M. Sivasankar of the Independent won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
09:28 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2016 to 2021 — and now 2026
Ozhukarai saw MNR Balan of the Congress win in 2016, followed by M. Sivasankar of the Independent in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
09:25 (IST) May 04
Puducherry Election: BJP Takes Early Lead
As the vote count begins in Puducherry's 30 assembly constituencies, the BJP is showing an early lead, currently ahead in 3 seats. A total of 16 seats are required to form a majority. The BJP's current tally stands at 3, meaning they still need 13 more to secure a win. The Congress party is leading in 1 constituency at this stage. No seats have been officially declared yet, with results still being tallied.
09:18 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results 2026: K.Narayanasamy Alias Nithyanandam (AINRC) awaits the round-wise verdict
K.Narayanasamy Alias Nithyanandam, contesting on a All India N.R. Congress ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ozhukarai May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Result: No star candidate in the fray, counting under way
In the Ozhukarai constituency of Puducherry, counting is currently under way with no high-profile candidate among those in contention. Independent candidate R. Arulsezhian, 39, a graduate professional, is in the running alongside CPI's Nara. Kalainathan, 66, a postgraduate. The sitting seat is held by Independent M. Sivasankar, though neither challenger in the current count represents the incumbent. Results for this Puducherry seat are yet to be declared.
09:08 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Assembly Election Results 2026: Pushpalatha (VCK) awaits the round-wise verdict
Pushpalatha, contesting on a Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ozhukarai May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Result 2026: R. Arulsezhian leads early count in Puducherry seat
In the Ozhukarai constituency of Puducherry, Independent candidate R. Arulsezhian is currently leading as counting progresses. CPI's Nara. Kalainathan is also showing in the early returns. The seat is currently held by Independent MLA M. Sivasankar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be fully updated as the count continues.
08:58 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances
As counting advances in Ozhukarai, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 14 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
08:48 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Result 2026: The 2021 gap: will the 819-vote margin hold in 2026?
Ozhukarai's 2021 election was won with a margin of 819 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
08:38 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results 2026: The 2021 second-place finish — watching the Ozhukarai count
In 2021, NG Pannir Selvam of the AINRC was the runner-up in Ozhukarai. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
08:28 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Ozhukarai candidate and the 2026 count
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded Sasibalan in Ozhukarai. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:18 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results: Communist Party Of India in the Ozhukarai contest
The Communist Party Of India has fielded Nara. Kalainathan in Ozhukarai. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:08 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results: Independent candidates in the Ozhukarai count
6 independent candidates are also in the fray in Ozhukarai — including R. Arulsezhian, N. Saravanan, V. Prabadevi and 3 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:58 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results: How Congress is positioned in Ozhukarai
The Congress has fielded M. Sivasankar in Ozhukarai. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:48 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Ozhukarai, 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.
07:38 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results: How Ozhukarai fits into Puducherry's state count
As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Ozhukarai'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.
07:28 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results: How is Nara. Kalainathan faring? Watching the Ozhukarai count
Nara. Kalainathan, contesting on a Communist Party Of India ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ozhukarai May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:18 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Result 2026: What Ozhukarai's General status means for May 4 count
Ozhukarai is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 14 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:08 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Elections 2026: How Ozhukarai fits into the Puducherry regional picture
Ozhukarai 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.
06:58 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Ozhukarai — why patience matters
Early trends from Ozhukarai should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:48 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Elections 2026: S. Chitra's NTK tally being counted in Ozhukarai
S. Chitra, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ozhukarai May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:38 (IST) May 04
Ozhukarai Election Results 2026: After the last round: how Ozhukarai's result gets declared
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Ozhukarai, 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.
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.
Ozhukarai is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 40,656 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 79.36% was recorded in the 2021 election. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: M. Sivasankar (Congress), K.Narayanasamy Alias Nithyanandam (All India N.R. Congress), Nara. Kalainathan (Communist Party Of India), Sasibalan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), S. Chitra (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Pushpalatha (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), Mangayararasi (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M. Lavanya (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), R. Arulsezhian (Independent), N. Saravanan (Independent), V. Prabadevi (Independent), S. Murugan (Independent), R. Ravitchandirane (Independent), and J. Vinayagam (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, M. Sivasankar of the Independent won Ozhukarai with a margin of 819 votes. The runner-up was NG Pannir Selvam of the AINRC. In 2016, MNR Balan of the Congress had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Ozhukarai 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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