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Thirunallar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rajasekaran leads by 2325 votes in Puducherry

R. Kamalakannan (Congress), G.N.S. Rajasekaran (Bharatiya Janata Party), Chandramouliswarar A.R. (Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katc...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:02:43 IST

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19:02 (IST), May, 04

NDA, BJP, UDF lead as counting rolls across four states

Votes are being counted across Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala, with leads shifting as rounds progress. 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, comfortably crossing the majority mark on current trends. The Congress-led combine 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 across 234 seats. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading. NDA trails with a tally of 55, all leads, and still needs 63 more to reach the majority mark. In West Bengal, BJP leads the 294-seat count with a tally of 179, having won 11 and leading in 168, crossing the majority mark of 148 on current figures. TMC is trailing with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state. Kerala's 140-seat assembly requires 71 for a majority. UDF holds a tally of 87, with 68 seats already won and leading in 19 more, crossing the majority mark if those leads hold. LDF is trailing with a tally of 36, having won 30 and leading in 6.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, majority 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, giving it a tally of 11. The majority mark stands at 16, meaning the party still needs 5 more seats to get there. BJP and DMK each carry a tally of 5, while Congress has secured 1 seat so far. No party is close enough to the majority mark at this stage of counting.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result 2026: BJP's Rajasekaran leads by 2325 votes in Puducherry

In Thirunallar, Puducherry, BJP candidate G.N.S. Rajasekaran is currently leading with 6,250 votes, holding a margin of 2,325 over Congress candidate R. Kamalakannan, who has gathered 3,925 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Independent's Pr. Siva, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way in this Puducherry constituency.

18:28 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Results 2026: BJP's Rajasekaran leads in Puducherry seat

In the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, BJP candidate G.N.S. Rajasekaran is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by Independent MLA Pr. Siva, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. With votes still being tallied, the contest in Thirunallar remains one to watch as the final picture in this Puducherry assembly segment takes shape.

18:18 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared so far. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

Karaikal South Election Result 2026: BJP's Arul Murugan leads in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Karaikal South assembly constituency in Puducherry, where BJP candidate M. Arul Murugan is currently leading the race. Arul Murugan, 59, a postgraduate, has accumulated 1,015 votes so far in the count. 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 as counting progresses.

17:55 (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, giving it a tally of 11. The majority mark stands at 16, meaning the party still needs 5 more seats to get there. BJP and DMK are also in the mix, while counting across the union territory continues with the final picture yet to settle.

17:44 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Puducherry

In the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by the numbers on the board. BJP's G.N.S. Rajasekaran holds the lead with 6,250 votes, while Congress candidate R. Kamalakannan is trailing at 3,925 votes, leaving a margin of 2,325 votes between the two as counting continues.

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17:33 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats, with 1 seat already declared in their favour, for a combined tally of 7.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

Karaikal South Election Result: BJP's Arul Murugan leads in Puducherry seat

In Karaikal South, BJP candidate M. Arul Murugan is currently leading as counting progresses in Puducherry. Arul Murugan, 59, a post-graduate with one criminal case on record, holds the top position at this stage. DMK's A.M.H. Nazeem is trailing in the contest, having accumulated 5,688 votes so far. 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 in this Puducherry constituency continues and the final result is yet to be declared.

17:11 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs 4 more for majority

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the top position with 9 seats won and leading in 3 more, giving it a tally of 12. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving AINRC 4 seats short if current leads hold. BJP has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, while DMK has won 1 with 3 leads. Congress has secured 1 seat so far in the union territory count.

17:00 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Puducherry

In the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by what the numbers are showing. BJP's G.N.S. Rajasekaran is leading with 6,250 votes, holding a margin of 2,325 over Congress candidate R. Kamalakannan, who has gathered 3,925 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

16:49 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Results 2026: BJP's Rajasekaran leads by 2325 votes

In Thirunallar, Puducherry, BJP candidate G.N.S. Rajasekaran is currently leading with 6,250 votes, holding a margin of 2,325 over Congress candidate R. Kamalakannan, who has gathered 3,925 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Independent MLA Pr. Siva, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Puducherry constituency.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Neravy T.R. Pattinam Election Result 2026: BJP candidate wins as DMK's sitting MLA falls short

BJP candidate Tksm Meenatchisundaram has won the Neravy T.R. Pattinam seat in Puducherry, polling 10,818 votes to finish ahead of DMK's M. Nagathiyagarajan (Ntr), who secured 8,800 votes. The margin between the two stood at 2,018 votes. The seat was currently held by DMK's M.Nagathiyagarajan, and the result brings an end to his term as the DMK MLA.

16:27 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs 3 more seats for majority

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the top position with a tally of 13 seats — 9 declared wins and 4 seats where it is currently leading. The party needs 3 more seats to reach the majority mark of 16. BJP sits at a tally of 7, with 2 wins and 5 leads. Counting continues across the union territory with no party yet on course to confirm a majority.

16:16 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: Counting underway in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, with the seat drawing attention as votes are tallied. The sitting legislator, independent candidate Pr. Siva, is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Early trends are emerging from this Puducherry assembly segment as the picture gradually takes shape through the rounds of counting.

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16:06 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 89 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

Karaikal North Election Result 2026: Thirumurugan holds seat for AINRC

The Karaikal North result is in, with AINRC candidate P.R.N. Thirumurugan winning the seat by a margin of 2,653 votes. Thirumurugan, who is 54 years old and a graduate, polled 12,731 votes to defeat Congress candidate A.M. Ranjith, who secured 10,078 votes. The seat was currently held by AINRC's P.R.N. Thirumurugan, and he has successfully defended it in this contest.

15:44 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs 3 more seats for majority

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the top position with a tally of 13 seats — 9 declared wins and 4 seats where it is currently leading. The party needs 3 more seats to reach the majority mark of 16. BJP stands at a tally of 7, with 2 wins and leading in 5 constituencies. Counting continues across the union territory.

15:33 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: Counting underway in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Thirunallar assembly constituency in Puducherry, with early trends beginning to emerge from the segment. The sitting MLA, Pr. Siva, who contested as an Independent, is not among the candidates currently reflecting in the count. Thirunallar remains one of the seats to watch as the Puducherry tally takes shape through the day.

15:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 210 seats in West Bengal as counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 148, BJP is currently leading in 210 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

15:11 (IST), May, 04

Karaikal North Election Result 2026: Thirumurugan holds seat for AINRC

AINRC candidate P.R.N. Thirumurugan wins the Karaikal North seat in Puducherry, polling 12,731 votes to defeat Congress candidate A.M. Ranjith, who finished with 10,078 votes. The winning margin stands at 2,653 votes. Thirumurugan, 54, retains the seat he currently holds, continuing his presence in the Karaikal North constituency.

15:00 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, two seats short of majority

In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the top position with a tally of 14 seats — 9 declared wins and 5 leads — leaving the party just 2 seats away from the majority mark of 16. BJP has a tally of 8, with 2 wins and 6 leads. Others account for a combined tally of 7 seats at this stage of counting.

14:49 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: Counting underway in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, with votes still being tallied across the segment. The sitting legislator from this seat contested as an Independent, and the outcome here remains open as the numbers come in. Results from Thirunallar are expected to become clearer as further rounds of counting are completed.

14:38 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. NDA has won 4 seats outright and is leading in 93 more, giving it a tally of 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

Neravy T.R. Pattinam Election Results 2026: BJP's Meenatchisundaram leads with 2,018-vote margin

In Neravy T.R. Pattinam, Puducherry, BJP candidate Tksm Meenatchisundaram is currently leading with 10,818 votes, pulling ahead of DMK's M. Nagathiyagarajan (Ntr), who has gathered 8,800 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 2,018 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.Nagathiyagarajan, who is trailing in this contest.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

AINRC leads Puducherry count, two seats short of majority

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC holds the top position with a tally of 14 seats — nine declared wins and five leads — leaving the party just two seats short of the 16-seat majority mark. BJP follows with a tally of eight, having won one seat and leading in seven more. Counting continues across the union territory with the final picture yet to settle.

14:05 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: Counting underway in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, with the seat drawing attention as votes are tallied. The sitting legislator, independent candidate Pr. Siva, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Early figures from this Puducherry assembly segment are still coming in, and no result has been declared yet as the tally continues to build.

13:54 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Across West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, putting its tally well past the majority mark of 148 if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats, still leading in those constituencies but needing 64 more to reach the halfway threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Neravy T.R. Pattinam Election Results 2026: BJP leads with a margin of 2018 votes

In Neravy T.R. Pattinam, Puducherry, BJP's Tksm Meenatchisundaram is currently leading with 10,818 votes, holding a margin of 2,018 over DMK's M. Nagathiyagarajan (Ntr), who is trailing with 8,800 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.Nagathiyagarajan. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

13:32 (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, having won 4 and leading in 10 more. The majority mark stands at 16, leaving AINRC just two seats short if its current leads hold. Alliance partner BJP adds a tally of 8, with 1 won and 7 leads. Congress has a combined tally of 2 seats at this stage of counting.

13:21 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: No star candidate in the fray, counting under way

Counting is under way in the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, where neither of the two candidates in the current count carries a high-profile flag. NTK's S. Vinoth, a 41-year-old graduate professional with a clean record, is among those being tracked, alongside BJP's G.N.S. Rajasekaran. The sitting seat was held by independent legislator Pr. Siva, who is not among the candidates reflected at this stage of counting.

13:10 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, putting its tally well past the majority threshold if these leads hold. TMC, trailing in the count, is leading in 88 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Neravy T.R. Pattinam Election Results 2026: BJP's Meenatchisundaram leads by 907 votes

In Neravy T.R. Pattinam, Puducherry, BJP candidate Tksm Meenatchisundaram is currently leading with 8,060 votes, holding a margin of 907 over DMK's M. Nagathiyagarajan (Ntr), who has gathered 7,153 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.Nagathiyagarajan. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

12:48 (IST), May, 04

AINRC touches majority mark as NDA leads Puducherry count

With counting still in progress across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, AINRC has emerged as the front-runner, leading in 15 constituencies and having won 1, bringing its tally to 16 — exactly at the majority mark. Alliance partner BJP adds a tally of 9, with 1 won and 8 leads. Congress is leading in 2 seats, while DMK has won 1. The NDA combine holds a commanding position as results continue to come in.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: Counting underway in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Thirunallar assembly constituency in Puducherry, where the sitting legislator Pr. Siva, who contested as an Independent, is not among the candidates currently in the running. NTK's S. Vinoth and BJP's G.N.S. Rajasekaran are both in the frame as votes continue to be tallied in this Puducherry segment.

12:27 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 seats are needed for a majority. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 121 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 61 seats, still needing 57 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is leading in 45 seats, requiring 73 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared in the state so far.

12:16 (IST), May, 04

Neravy T.R. Pattinam Election Result 2026: BJP leads with a margin of 907 votes

In Neravy T.R. Pattinam, Puducherry, BJP's Tksm Meenatchisundaram is currently leading with 8,060 votes, holding a margin of 907 over DMK's M. Nagathiyagarajan (Ntr), who is trailing at 7,153 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.Nagathiyagarajan. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry with majority mark in sight

Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 16. The NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies, with AINRC ahead in 12 of those and BJP in 10. The alliance needs four more seats to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress is leading in one seat, while others account for two more at this stage of counting.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: counting underway in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, with early trends yet to settle into a clear picture. The sitting MLA Pr. Siva, who holds the seat as an Independent, is not among the candidates in the current count. Results from this segment of the Puducherry assembly are still being tallied.

11:44 (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 has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

Karaikal South Election Results 2026: TVK's Assana leads early count in Puducherry seat

In Karaikal South, counting is underway with TVK candidate K.A.U. Assana currently leading the early tally. NTK's S. Marie Anthuvan is also among those showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's A.M.H. Nazim, while DMK candidate A.M.H. Nazeem is also reflected in the count. With vote totals yet to fully consolidate, the final picture in this Puducherry constituency is still taking shape.

11:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in Puducherry but falls short of majority mark

Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where the majority mark stands at 16. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving the party 6 seats short of that threshold. Alliance partner AINRC is ahead in 5 seats. Congress holds leads in 3 seats, while other candidates account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

11:13 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: Counting underway in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, where the sitting MLA Pr. Siva, who contested as an Independent, is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. The Thirunallar seat is being closely watched as results take shape, with the contest drawing attention from across the union territory.

11:03 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 67 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 67 constituencies, placing it just 4 seats short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats in Kerala.

10:52 (IST), May, 04

Karaikal North Election Result 2026: Thirumurugan holds lead over Congress rival

In Karaikal North, Puducherry, sitting AINRC MLA P.R.N. Thirumurugan 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 so far. Thirumurugan, 54, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for AINRC. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

10:44 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Assembly Election Results 2026: Thirunallar's 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Thirunallar, 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.

10:42 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark remains distant

Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where the majority mark stands at 16. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, giving it a tally of 10 seats, still six short of a majority. Congress is leading in 6 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining 4 seats. No party has crossed the finish line yet as results continue to come in.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Results: Congress' Thirunallar candidate and the 2026 count

The Congress has fielded R. Kamalakannan in Thirunallar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

10:32 (IST), May, 04

Thirunallar Election Result: counting underway in Puducherry seat

Counting is underway in the Thirunallar constituency of Puducherry, with results yet to be declared. The sitting MLA Pr. Siva, who contested as an Independent, is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. The Thirunallar seat is being watched closely as Puducherry tallies its assembly results across the union territory's 30 constituencies.

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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.

Thirunallar is a General constituency in Puducherry. The constituency has 30,295 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 88.14% was recorded in the 2021 election. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: R. Kamalakannan (Congress), G.N.S. Rajasekaran (Bharatiya Janata Party), Chandramouliswarar A.R. (Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi), A. Raja Mohamed (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), S. Vinoth (Naam Tamilar Katchi), N.V.R. Arivoli (Independent), M.P. Simon Raj (Independent), M. Vasanthkumar (Independent), and Antho. John Peetter (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Pr. Siva of the Independent won Thirunallar with a margin of 1,380 votes. The runner-up was S Rajasekaran of the BJP. In 2016, R Kamalakkannan of the Congress had won the seat with a margin of 2,875 votes. round-by-round trends from Thirunallar 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.