Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s B Ramu wins by 3,093 vote margin
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Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s B Ramu wins by 3,093 vote margin

R K R. Anantharaman (Congress), Embalam Selvam Selvam. R (Bharatiya Janata Party), B.Ramu (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Rajaram (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M.S. Elangovan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), G.Ganapathy (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), Pavithra Veeramany (Independent), and R. Perumal (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Manavely 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. Manavely is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 33,064 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Embalam Selvam @ R.Selvam of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 8,132 votes. The 2021 turnout was 89.32%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Manavely in 2026.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result: Embalam Selvam R in the thick of Puducherry contest
Counting is underway in the Manavely constituency of Puducherry, and BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, 61, is among the candidates in the frame as early trends take shape. The seasoned politician, who carries five criminal cases on record, is in a three-way contest that also features Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman and TVK's B.Ramu. With vote totals yet to reflect a clear picture, the Manavely seat remains one to watch as the Puducherry count progresses.
14:38 (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 leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 84, with 13 seats won and 71 constituencies where it is currently leading. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 8 seats and leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result 2026: DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane wins the seat
DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane has won the Nellithope assembly seat in Puducherry, polling 8,226 votes to edge out Independent candidate Omsakthisekar, who secured 7,376 votes. The margin between the two stood at 850 votes. The seat was currently held by BJP's Richards Johnkumar, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
14:16 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, two seats short of majority mark
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 needed for a majority. BJP follows with a tally of eight, having won one and leading in seven. Counting is still under way, and the final shape of the house remains to be seen.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result: Embalam Selvam R in the thick of Puducherry contest
Counting is underway in the Manavely constituency of Puducherry, where BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, a 61-year-old with a background in the General category, is among the candidates in the running. The incumbent of this seat, known widely in the constituency, is contesting on a BJP ticket alongside Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman and TVK's B.Ramu, making Manavely one of the closely watched seats in the union territory this election season.
13:54 (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 trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 81, with 4 seats won and leads in 77 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 1 seat and is leading in 37. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Embalam Election Result 2026: AINRC's Mohandoss wins by 4,061 votes
The Embalam constituency in Puducherry has returned its verdict. AINRC candidate E. Mohandoss wins the seat with 16,017 votes, defeating Congress candidate M. Candassamy, who polled 11,956 votes, by a margin of 4,061 votes. The seat is currently held by AINRC's U Lakshmikandhan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
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 — 4 declared wins and leads in 10 more — leaving the party just 2 seats short of the majority mark of 16. Alliance partner BJP holds a tally of 8, with 1 win and 7 leads. Congress has a tally of 2, while DMK has secured 1 seat so far.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result: Embalam Selvam R in the thick of it for BJP
Counting is underway in the Manavely constituency of Puducherry, where BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, a 61-year-old candidate, is among those in contention as early trends come in. The seat also sees Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman and TVK's B.Ramu in the mix, with the contest still wide open at this stage of counting.
13:10 (IST) May 04
BJP leading 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 currently leading in 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: Dr. Geetha Mani leads early count in Puducherry seat
Counting is underway in the Mudaliarpet assembly constituency in Puducherry, where NDMKK candidate Dr. Geetha Mani is currently leading the early tally. Independent candidate R. Muthumanikandan and BJP's A. Johnkumar are also among those reflecting leads at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's L. Sambath, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as votes continue to be counted.
12:48 (IST) May 04
AINRC touches majority mark as NDA leads Puducherry count
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, AINRC has won 1 seat and is leading in 15 more, taking its tally to 16 — exactly at the majority mark of 16. Alliance partner BJP has won 1 seat and leads in 8, bringing its tally to 9. Together, the NDA holds a combined tally of 25 seats, well clear of the SPA, which has a tally of 3 seats at this stage of counting.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result: BJP's Embalam Selvam R in the contest
Counting is underway in the Manavely constituency of Puducherry, where BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, a 61-year-old candidate with a 12th Pass educational background, is among those in the running. The seat also sees Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman, 53, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's B.Ramu, 66, in contention, with early counting keeping all three in play as the final picture in Manavely is yet to emerge.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Nettapakkam Election Result 2026: P. Rajavelu holds a strong lead in Puducherry seat
In the Nettapakkam constituency of Puducherry, AINRC's P. Rajavelu is currently leading with 7,342 votes, holding a margin of 3,700 votes over Congress candidate G. Anbarasan, who has gathered 3,642 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AINRC's P Rajavelu, and counting remains in progress with the result yet to be declared.
12:06 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry as AINRC drives alliance count to 26 seats
Counting in Puducherry's 30-seat assembly is pointing toward a strong NDA performance, with the alliance currently leading in 26 constituencies against a majority mark of 16. Within the alliance, AINRC is out front with leads in 16 seats, while BJP is leading in 10. Congress, contesting under the SPA banner, holds a lead in just one seat, leaving the opposition alliance well short of any realistic majority count at this stage.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result: Embalam Selvam R in the mix for BJP
Counting is underway in the Manavely constituency of Puducherry, where BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, aged 61, is among the candidates in the fray. The 12th Pass BJP candidate, who carries five criminal cases on record, is contesting from this general category seat. Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman and TVK's B.Ramu are also in the running as votes continue to be tallied in this Puducherry assembly segment.
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 leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result: DMK's Cartigueyane leads by 814 votes in Puducherry
In the Nellithope constituency of Puducherry, DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane is currently leading with 6,993 votes, holding a margin of 814 over Independent candidate Omsakthisekar, who has gathered 6,179 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Richards Johnkumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting in Puducherry's 30-seat assembly is still in progress, with BJP currently leading in 10 constituencies. Alliance partner AINRC is leading in 5 seats, taking the NDA combine's combined tally to 15, one short of the 16 needed for a majority. Congress is leading in 3 seats while others account for 4. No party has crossed the winning line yet as results continue to come in.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result: Embalam Selvam R in the thick of it for BJP
Counting is underway in the Manavely constituency of Puducherry, where BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, a 61-year-old candidate, is among those in contention as early trends take shape. The seat also sees Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman and TVK's B.Ramu in the mix, with the contest still wide open at this stage of counting. No decisive lead has emerged yet from Manavely as the numbers continue to come in.
11:03 (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 currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 102 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result: DMK's Cartigueyane leads by 299 votes in Puducherry
In the Nellithope constituency of Puducherry, DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane is currently leading with 4,682 votes, holding a margin of 299 votes over Independent candidate Omsakthisekar, who has accumulated 4,383 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Richards Johnkumar, 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.
10:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 16. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving it 6 seats short of a majority at this stage. Congress is leading in 6 seats, while AINRC holds leads in 2. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the winning line yet as results continue to come in.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result: Embalam Selvam. R in the contest for BJP
Counting is underway in the Manavely constituency of Puducherry, where BJP's Embalam Selvam. R is among the candidates in the fray. The 61-year-old, who has cleared his 12th standard, is currently placed in the race as votes continue to be tallied. Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman and TVK's B.Ramu are also in contention in this seat, with the final picture yet to emerge from Manavely.
10:21 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Leading in 156 Seats
As vote counting continues in West Bengal for the 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 156 constituencies. This puts the party past the 148-seat majority mark needed to form the government. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is significantly behind, leading in 52 seats. Other parties and independent candidates are leading in a combined total of 1 seat. No results have been officially declared yet as the counting process is still underway statewide.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Manavely Elections 2026: How is M.S. Elangovan faring? Watching the Manavely count
M.S. Elangovan, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manavely May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result 2026: DMK's Cartigueyane leads by 106 votes in Puducherry
In Nellithope, Puducherry, DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane is currently leading with 2,500 votes, holding a narrow margin of 106 over Independent candidate Omsakthisekar, who has polled 2,394 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Richards Johnkumar, 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.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Results: Pattali Makkal Katchi's stake in May 4 Manavely count
The Pattali Makkal Katchi has fielded Rajaram in Manavely. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:00 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result 2026: How Manavely's 8,132-vote 2021 margin reads in 2026
Manavely's 2021 election was won with a margin of 8,132 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
09:50 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026: The counting hall in Manavely — round by round
At the designated counting centre for Manavely, 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.
09:40 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result 2026: Rajaram (PMK) awaits the round-wise verdict
Rajaram, contesting on a Pattali Makkal Katchi ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manavely May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:30 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026: Votes are being tallied — what to watch as the count unfolds
Votes cast in Manavely are now being counted. With 8 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
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 mark needed for a majority. 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 so far. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the union territory remains wide open at this stage.
09:20 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026: Manavely's result in Puducherry's 30-seat Assembly count
Puducherry's Assembly has 30 constituencies, and Manavely'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.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result: Embalam Selvam. R in the contest for BJP
Counting is underway in the Manavely constituency of Puducherry, where BJP's Embalam Selvam. R is among the candidates in the fray. The 61-year-old holds a 12th Pass qualification and carries five criminal cases on record. Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman, 53, and TVK's B.Ramu are also in contention as votes continue to be tallied in this Puducherry seat.
09:10 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's Manavely candidate and the 2026 count
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Embalam Selvam Selvam. R in Manavely. 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
Manavely Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting gets underway in Puducherry
Early counting trends in the Manavely assembly constituency of Puducherry show Congress candidate R K R. Anantharaman at the front of the pack, with TVK's B.Ramu and BJP's Embalam Selvam Selvam. R also reflecting in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Embalam Selvam R.Selvam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be updated as counting progresses.
09:00 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling done, counting begun — Manavely's result awaited
Votes cast in Manavely during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
08:50 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Results: How Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is positioned in Manavely
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded B.Ramu in Manavely. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:40 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Embalam Selvam Selvam. R of Bharatiya Janata Party
Embalam Selvam Selvam. R, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manavely May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:30 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: G.Ganapathy of Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam
G.Ganapathy, contesting on a Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manavely May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:20 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026: Manavely awaits the count's verdict
With the count now under way in Manavely, 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.
08:10 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Results: B.Ramu's TVK tally being counted in Manavely
B.Ramu, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manavely May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:00 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Result 2026: Manavely is a General constituency — what it means for counting day
Manavely is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 8 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:50 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Results 2026: How and when Manavely's 2026 result will be officially confirmed
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Manavely, 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 Manavely.
07:40 (IST) May 04
Manavely Elections 2026: Puducherry region watches the Manavely count
Manavely, which falls under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Manavely's result will be part of the broader Puducherry-area picture.
07:30 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026: The Puducherry count and Manavely's piece of the puzzle
As Puducherry's counting day unfolds, results from all 30 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Manavely's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:20 (IST) May 04
Manavely Election Results: Puducherry's Assembly count and Manavely's contribution
As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Manavely'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.
07:10 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026: How is R K R. Anantharaman faring? Watching the Manavely count
R K R. Anantharaman, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manavely May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:00 (IST) May 04
Manavely Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
NDA's Embalam R Selvam, Congress' RKR Anandaraman, and TVK's B Ramu are contesting for this seat among others
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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.
Manavely is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 33,064 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 89.32% was recorded in the 2021 election. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: R K R. Anantharaman (Congress), Embalam Selvam Selvam. R (Bharatiya Janata Party), B.Ramu (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Rajaram (Pattali Makkal Katchi), M.S. Elangovan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), G.Ganapathy (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), Pavithra Veeramany (Independent), and R. Perumal (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Embalam Selvam @ R.Selvam of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Manavely with a margin of 8,132 votes. The runner-up was RKR Anantharaman of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Manavely 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.