Poonamallee Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Prakasam R wins by 72,740 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:41:23 IST
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Poonamallee Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Prakasam R wins by 72,740 vote margin

Krishnaswamy.A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Mekala.J (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rajasekaran.K (Bahujan Samaj Party), Elumalai.T.A (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam), Prakasam.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Sivakumar.S (Independent), Dhasarathan.R (Independent), Purushothaman.B (Independent), Ravikumar.M (Independent), Velu.S (Independent), and Jayanthi.R (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Poonamallee in Tamil Nadu'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. Poonamallee is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Krishnaswamy A of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Poonamallee in 2026.
15:41 (IST) May 06
Poonamallee Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s Prakasam R wins by 72,740 vote margin
In Poonamallee, Prakasam R of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam swept the constituency with 1,61,309 votes, defeating DMK’s Krishnaswamy A by a massive margin of 72,740 votes. AMMK’s Elumalai T A finished third with 43,280 votes.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Ponneri Election Results 2026: TVK's Dr.Ravi.M.S leads by over 52,000 votes
In the Ponneri constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Ravi.M.S is currently leading with 103,713 votes, holding a margin of 52,239 over Congress candidate Durai Chandrasekar, who has gathered 51,474 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Durai. Chandrasekar. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
18:16 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu counting with 113-seat tally, majority mark at 118
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu with a tally of 113 seats, having won 10 and leading in 103 of the state's 234 constituencies. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if current leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 51, while AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared so far. Counting continues across the state.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: TVK's Prakasam.R leads with a wide margin
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting figures show TVK candidate Prakasam.R holding a commanding lead with 1,48,959 votes. DMK's Krishnaswamy.A is trailing at 82,183 votes, placing the gap between the two at 66,776 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as counting continues.
17:54 (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 mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, still 35 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Thiruvallur Election Results 2026: DMK's Raajendran leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Thiruvallur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate V.G. Raajendran is currently leading the count with 58,430 votes. The seat, currently held by DMK's V.G. Raajendran, sees him defending his position as counting continues. TVK's Dr. T. Arunkumar is trailing with 79,334 votes in the ongoing tally. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
17:32 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed so far, as counting continues across the state.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: TVK's Prakasam.R leads DMK's Krishnaswamy.A
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting figures show TVK candidate Prakasam.R holding a commanding lead with 148,959 votes, while DMK's Krishnaswamy.A is trailing with 82,183 votes. The gap between the two stands at 66,776 votes, with results yet to be declared. Counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat as the final tally is awaited.
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 mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36, still needing 35 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across Kerala.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Thiruvallur Election Result 2026: DMK's Raajendran leads in Thiruvallur
Counting is underway in the Thiruvallur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, where DMK candidate V.G. Raajendran is currently leading the race. Dr. T. Arunkumar of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Raajendran, V.G., who is also the candidate in the fray. Counting continues and the final result is yet to be declared.
16:48 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, two seats short of majority mark
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, with a tally of 116 seats — 8 declared wins and leads in 108 more — leaving the party just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed second with a tally of 48, having won 6 and leading in 42. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: TVK's Prakasam.R leads DMK by over 60,000 votes
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prakasam.R is currently leading with 129,187 votes, building a margin of 60,593 over DMK's Krishnaswamy.A, who has accumulated 68,594 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat. Prakasam.R, 44, who cleared his tenth standard, is contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket in what remains a closely watched contest in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
16:26 (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 5 seats and is leading in 197 more, giving it a combined tally of 202. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 84, for a tally of 85, trailing well behind the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
16:21 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Assembly Election Results: TVK’s Prakasam R leads as rivals trail
In the Poonamallee constituency, TVK candidate Prakasam R has taken the lead as vote counting continues. Key contenders, including DMK’s Krishnaswamy A, NTK’s Mekala J, AMMK’s Elumalai T.A, and BSP’s Rajasekaran K, are currently trailing. Several independent candidates, along with NOTA, also remain behind in the race. The counting process is ongoing, and the final outcome will be determined in the remaining rounds.
16:04 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 134 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 134 seats and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and if these leads hold, TVK would cross it comfortably. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45, while DMK has won 3 and is leading in 33 seats, bringing its tally to 36.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Update: DMK's Krishnaswamy.A Ahead of TVK's Prakasam.R
The Poonamallee constituency in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a close race as vote counting progresses. Currently, DMK's Krishnaswamy.A is in the lead with 59,623 votes. Trailing behind is TVK's Prakasam.R, who has secured 115,294 votes. The difference between the two candidates is a significant 55,671 votes. The final results for this Tamil Nadu seat are still awaited.
15:20 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 151 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 151 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30 seats, including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat so far. Counting across the state is still under way.
14:36 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 125 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 125 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party ahead of the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 40 seats. TVK needs to convert its current leads to cross the finish line, as no results have been formally declared yet across the state.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: TVK's Prakasam.R leads DMK's Krishnaswamy.A
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, neither candidate carries a star flag in the current data, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. TVK's Prakasam.R is currently leading with 78,756 votes, holding a margin of 37,823 over DMK's Krishnaswamy.A, who has accumulated 40,933 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Results are yet to be declared.
13:52 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark within reach
TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four seats past the majority mark of 118 as counting continues. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is trailing further behind with 42 seats in its column. No seats have been declared yet across the state, and the count remains in progress.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: TVK's Prakasam.R leads DMK by 33,975 votes
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with TVK candidate Prakasam.R holding a commanding lead. The 44-year-old, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, has accumulated 71,186 votes so far. DMK's Krishnaswamy.A is trailing with 37,211 votes, leaving a margin of 33,975 between the two. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
13:08 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 115 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Update: DMK's Krishnaswamy.A in the Lead
Counting is still in progress for the Poonamallee constituency in Tamil Nadu, with no final result declared just yet. DMK's Krishnaswamy.A is currently ahead in the race, having secured 29,689 votes. Prakasam.R of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is trailing behind with 55,272 votes counted, keeping the contest lively as tallying continues through the rounds.
12:24 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 113 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 60 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 40 seats. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared yet across the state.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result 2026: Krishnaswamy.A of DMK in the lead
Over in Poonamallee, Tamil Nadu, Krishnaswamy.A from the DMK is currently ahead in the vote count, having secured 21,874 votes. Prakasam.R of TVK is following with 40,447 votes, keeping the race very much alive as the counting progresses.
11:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 157 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 157 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 42 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. Counting is still underway across the state, with no seats declared so far.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: TVK's Prakasam.R leads DMK's Krishnaswamy.A
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, neither candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the update rests on the numbers themselves. TVK's Prakasam.R is leading with 26,179 votes, holding a margin of 11,692 over DMK's Krishnaswamy.A, who has gathered 14,487 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu seat.
11:00 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 133 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 133 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. DMK is placed second with leads in 42 constituencies, while AIADMK is showing in 29. No seats have been declared yet, and counting remains under way across the state.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: TVK's Prakasam.R leads DMK in Tamil Nadu contest
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prakasam.R is currently leading the count with 13,082 votes, holding a margin of 5,857 votes over DMK's Krishnaswamy.A, who has gathered 7,225 votes so far. Neither candidate carries a star flag in this contest, and counting remains in progress with no result declared yet from this seat.
10:38 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Poonamallee candidate and the 2026 count
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Krishnaswamy.A in Poonamallee. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Assembly Election Results 2026: Where Poonamallee fits in Tamil Nadu's counting day picture
Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Poonamallee is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
10:19 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 50 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. DMK holds the early advantage with leads in 68 constituencies, though it still needs 50 more to secure a majority. TVK is close behind, leading in 63 seats and requiring 55 to cross the mark. AIADMK is currently leading in 41 seats, with Congress showing leads in 3 constituencies. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Poonamallee are now being counted. With 11 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: DMK's Krishnaswamy.A leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with DMK's Krishnaswamy.A holding the lead as votes continue to be tallied. The seat falls under Tamil Nadu's ongoing assembly election count, and no result has been declared yet. Krishnaswamy.A is the candidate to watch here as the DMK looks to retain its position in this constituency.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Assembly Election Results 2026: Krishnaswamy A's 2021 win — what it means for counting day
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Krishnaswamy A of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Poonamallee. round-wise updates will reveal how the 2026 vote tallies are shaping up.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result 2026: DMK's Krishnaswamy.A leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Krishnaswamy.A is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by DMK's Krishnaswamy A. Prakasam.R of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is trailing in the contest, having accumulated 6,145 votes against Krishnaswamy.A's 3,305 votes so far. The final picture will become clearer as more rounds of counting are completed.
09:58 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Results 2026: Mekala.J's NTK tally being counted in Poonamallee
Mekala.J, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Poonamallee May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:48 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Results: Bahujan Samaj Party's stake in May 4 Poonamallee count
The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded Rajasekaran.K in Poonamallee. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:38 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Results: 6 independents contesting Poonamallee — their tally to watch
6 independent candidates are also in the fray in Poonamallee — including Sivakumar.S, Dhasarathan.R, Purushothaman.B and 3 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
09:28 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Poonamallee should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
09:24 (IST) May 04
DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still out of reach
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a majority requires 118. DMK holds the early advantage, leading in 69 seats, though it still needs 49 more to cross that mark. TVK is showing a presence in 32 constituencies, while AIADMK is leading in 15. No party has won a seat yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
09:18 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Elections 2026: Counting day focus: Prakasam.R of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Prakasam.R, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Poonamallee May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with results yet to be declared. The seat, held by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam going into this election, remains one to watch as tallies come in. Voters in this assembly segment will know their representative once the final round of counting concludes.
09:08 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result 2026: How is Elumalai.T.A faring? Watching the Poonamallee count
Elumalai.T.A, contesting on a Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Poonamallee May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Result 2026: BSP's Rajasekaran.K leads in early count
In the Poonamallee constituency of Tamil Nadu, BSP candidate Rajasekaran.K is currently leading, with DMK's Krishnaswamy.A also among those reflected in the early counting positions. The seat is currently held by DMK's Krishnaswamy A. Vote totals are yet to reflect a decisive margin as counting progresses, and the final picture for Poonamallee is still taking shape.
08:58 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Results: Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam in the Poonamallee contest
The Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam has fielded Elumalai.T.A in Poonamallee. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:48 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Results: Poonamallee in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Poonamallee'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.
08:38 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Results: How Naam Tamilar Katchi is positioned in Poonamallee
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Mekala.J in Poonamallee. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:28 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Assembly Election Results 2026: At the counting centre: how Poonamallee's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Poonamallee, 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.
08:18 (IST) May 04
Poonamallee Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Poonamallee's count
Votes cast in Poonamallee 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 Poonamallee.
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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.
Poonamallee is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Krishnaswamy.A (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Mekala.J (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rajasekaran.K (Bahujan Samaj Party), Elumalai.T.A (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam), Prakasam.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Sivakumar.S (Independent), Dhasarathan.R (Independent), Purushothaman.B (Independent), Ravikumar.M (Independent), Velu.S (Independent), and Jayanthi.R (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Krishnaswamy A of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Poonamallee. round-by-round trends from Poonamallee will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.