Manavely election result 2026: TVK’s B Ramu defeats BJP’s Embalam Selva by 3,093 votes

TVK’s B Ramu won from Manavely constituency in Puducherry, defeating BJP’s Embalam Selvam by a margin of 3,093 votes.Manavely, located in southern Puducherry, is a constituency characterised by small villages and farming communities that have gradually evolved with increasing residential and commercial development due to their proximity to the city. In the April 9 assembly elections, the seat witnessed a three-cornered contest. Incumbent MLA Embalam R Selvam (BJP) represented the NDA, seeking to retain his position, while RKR Anantharaman (Congress) returned as the candidate for the SPA alliance after coming second five years ago. B Ramu contested on behalf of the TVK, adding further competition to the race.Despite being a relatively new constituency, established only in 2011, Manavely has already seen varied political representation. AIADMK’s P Purushothaman won the inaugural election in 2011, followed by Congress leader R.K.R. Anantharaman in 2016. In 2021, BJP’s Selvam secured a decisive victory with a margin of 8,132 votes, reflecting a strong shift in voter preference. That year, nearly 30,000 voters participated in the election.Voter turnout in 2026 remained notably high, reaching 90.89% by 7 pm on April 9. Polling figures rose consistently through the day, starting at 16.26% at 9 am, increasing to 34.97% by 11 am, 54.19% at 1 pm, 70.53% by 3 pm, and 87.52% by 5 pm.