Mudaliarpet Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s A Johnkumar wins by 2,371 vote margin
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Mudaliarpet Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s A Johnkumar wins by 2,371 vote margin

L. Sambath (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), A. Johnkumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Geetha Mani (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Gopalakrishnan (Pattali Makkal Katchi), S. Senthilkumar (Parivartan Rajniti Party), N. Manibalan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Rajeswari (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), M. Velavan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), N. Annathurai (Independent), Senthilkumar (Independent), A. Dhinakaran (Independent), R. Muthumanikandan (Independent), Sutham Sundarrajan Ravindran (Independent), and R. Vijayakumar (Independent) — 14 candidates contesting from Mudaliarpet 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. Mudaliarpet is a General constituency under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment, with 34,719 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, L. Sambath of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 4,179 votes. The 2016 winner was A Baskar of the AIADMK. The 2021 turnout was 83.77%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Mudaliarpet in 2026.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: BJP's A. Johnkumar in the mix in Puducherry
In the Mudaliarpet constituency of Puducherry, BJP's A. Johnkumar, aged 60, is among the candidates in contention as counting progresses. Johnkumar, who carries two criminal cases on record, is contesting on a BJP ticket in this general category seat. The sitting MLA L. Sambath of DMK is not among the candidates in the current count. Dr. Geetha Mani of Naadaalum Makkal Katchi and Independent candidate R. Muthumanikandan are also in the frame as votes continue to be tallied.
14:38 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that mark if these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 192, well past the majority threshold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 85 seats, needing 63 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Nellithope Election Result 2026: DMK candidate wins by 850 votes in Puducherry
The Nellithope assembly seat in Puducherry has returned its verdict. DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane wins the seat with 8,226 votes, edging out Independent candidate Omsakthisekar, who polled 7,376 votes, by a margin of 850 votes. The seat was currently held by BJP's Richards Johnkumar, who is not 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, needs two more seats for majority
In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC is out in front with a tally of 14 seats — nine declared wins and five seats where it is currently leading. The party needs two more to reach the majority mark of 16. BJP has a tally of eight, with one won and seven leads. Congress has secured one win and is leading in one more, while DMK has one declared win to its name.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: BJP's A. Johnkumar in the mix as counting progresses
In the Mudaliarpet constituency of Puducherry, BJP's A. Johnkumar, 60, is among the candidates in contention as vote counting continues. Johnkumar, who carries two criminal cases on record, is in the running against NDMKK's Dr. Geetha Mani and Independent candidate R. Muthumanikandan, with the contest still unfolding. The sitting seat is currently held by DMK's L. Sambath, who is not among the candidates in this round.
13:54 (IST) May 04
UDF leading 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 current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 81, with 4 seats won and leads in 77 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 1 seat and leading in 37. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Oupalam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's A Anbalagan wins the seat
AIADMK candidate A Anbalagan wins the Oupalam seat in Puducherry, finishing with 9,099 votes to defeat TVK's S Siva, who polled 8,073 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,026 votes. The seat was currently held by DMK's Annibal Kennedy, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Kennedy's term as the DMK MLA.
13:32 (IST) May 04
AINRC leads Puducherry count, needs two more seats for majority
In the 30-seat Puducherry assembly, AINRC holds the top position with a tally of 14 seats — four declared wins and leads in ten more. The party needs two additional seats to reach the majority mark of 16. BJP, its NDA partner, has a tally of eight seats. Congress has secured two seats so far, while others account for a tally of seven seats at this stage of counting.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: BJP's A. Johnkumar in the mix as counting progresses
In the Mudaliarpet constituency of Puducherry, BJP's A. Johnkumar, aged 60, is among the candidates being tracked closely as votes are counted. Johnkumar, who carries two criminal cases on record, is contesting on a BJP ticket in this general category seat. The current picture from the counting floor shows Dr. Geetha Mani of Naadaalum Makkal Katchi leading the contest, with Johnkumar and Independent candidate R. Muthumanikandan also in the running as the final numbers come in.
13:10 (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 currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Oupalam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads with 1,026-vote margin
In the Oupalam constituency of Puducherry, AIADMK's A Anbalagan is currently leading with 9,099 votes, holding a margin of 1,026 votes over TVK's S Siva, who has accumulated 8,073 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Annibal Kennedy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
12:48 (IST) May 04
AINRC touches majority mark as NDA surges in Puducherry
Counting in Puducherry's 30-seat assembly is still under way, but AINRC has reached a tally of 16 seats — exactly the majority mark — with 1 seat won and leads in 15 more. Alliance partner BJP adds a tally of 9, with 1 won and 8 leads, taking the NDA combine well ahead of the field. Congress holds leads in 2 seats, while DMK has won 1.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: BJP's A. Johnkumar in the mix as counting progresses
In the Mudaliarpet constituency of Puducherry, BJP's A. Johnkumar, aged 60, is among those in contention as votes are counted. Johnkumar, who carries two criminal cases on record, is up against NDMKK's Dr. Geetha Mani and Independent candidate R. Muthumanikandan in what remains an active count. The sitting seat is held by DMK's L. Sambath, who is not among the candidates in the current field. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared from this constituency.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads: independents and smaller parties cross majority mark
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitutes a majority, early counting trends show no alliance has yet sealed a win. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 121 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark, though no results have been formally declared. NDA is leading in 61 constituencies, while SPA holds leads in 45 seats, both still well short of the 118-seat threshold.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Orleampeth Election Result 2026: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
In the Orleampeth assembly constituency of Puducherry, early counting has two Independent candidates at the front of the race. V. Hariharane, a 50-year-old graduate professional with a clean record, is among those leading, alongside fellow Independent P. Venkatesan. The seat is currently held by Independent G. Nehru Kuppusamy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a clearer picture is expected as more rounds are tallied.
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 seats, 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.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: BJP's A. Johnkumar in the mix as counting progresses
In the Mudaliarpet constituency of Puducherry, BJP's A. Johnkumar, aged 60, is among those in contention as votes are being counted. The seat has drawn attention with multiple candidates in the frame, including NDMKK's Dr. Geetha Mani, who currently holds the leading position in the count. Johnkumar, who carries two criminal cases on record, is fighting to bring the BJP into the winner's column in this Puducherry segment as the tally continues to evolve.
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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these 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. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Oupalam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Anbalagan leads with 1,026-vote margin
In the Oupalam constituency of Puducherry, AIADMK candidate A Anbalagan is currently leading with 9,099 votes, holding a margin of 1,026 votes over TVK's S Siva, who has gathered 8,073 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Annibal Kennedy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across all 30 seats in Puducherry, where the majority mark stands at 16. BJP is currently leading in 10 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage, though it still needs six more seats to reach that threshold. Alliance partner AINRC is leading in five seats. Congress holds leads in three seats, while other candidates account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the majority mark so far.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: BJP's A. Johnkumar in the mix in Puducherry
Counting is underway in the Mudaliarpet constituency of Puducherry, where BJP's A. Johnkumar, aged 60, is among the candidates in contention. Johnkumar carries two criminal cases on record and has declared himself as having no formal schooling. The seat currently held by DMK's L. Sambath is seeing a multi-cornered contest, with NDMKK's Dr. Geetha Mani and Independent candidate R. Muthumanikandan also in the running as votes continue to be tallied.
11:03 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 149 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA is currently leading in 37 seats, trailing well behind the majority threshold with 81 more seats needed. NDA holds leads in 28 seats, requiring 90 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Ariankuppam Election Result 2026: AINRC's Mouttayappan leads by 732 votes
In Ariankuppam, Puducherry, counting is still under way with AINRC candidate C. Aiyappan Mouttayappan currently leading on 9,463 votes. Congress candidate Vizayalakshmy Djeamourthy is trailing at 8,731 votes, leaving a margin of 732 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by AINRC's R. Baskar Datchanamourtty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 holds the early advantage, leading in 10 constituencies for a tally of 10, though it still needs six more seats to reach that threshold. Congress is leading in six seats at this stage. The remaining leads are split among other parties, keeping the picture fluid as counting continues.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: BJP's A. Johnkumar in the mix at Mudaliarpet
Counting is underway in Mudaliarpet, Puducherry, where BJP's A. Johnkumar, aged 60, is among the candidates in contention as votes are tallied. Johnkumar, who carries two criminal cases on record, is in the running in a seat where NDMKK's Dr. Geetha Mani currently holds the lead. The incumbent from DMK, L. Sambath, is not among the candidates in this contest, making Mudaliarpet an open seat with the final outcome yet to be determined.
10:21 (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 66 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Orleampeth Election Results 2026: Two Independents lead as counting progresses in Puducherry
Early trends from Orleampeth in Puducherry show two Independent candidates at the front of the count. V. Hariharane, a 50-year-old graduate professional with a clean record, is among those leading, alongside fellow Independent P. Venkatesan, also 50. The seat is currently held by Independent G. Nehru Kuppusamy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues and the final picture is yet to emerge.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result 2026: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes
The votes being counted in Mudaliarpet May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result 2026: Awaiting the count: Mudaliarpet's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Mudaliarpet, 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.
09:42 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Mudaliarpet
In the 2021 Assembly Election, L. Sambath of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Mudaliarpet with a margin of 4,179 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
09:32 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Mudaliarpet, 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 Mudaliarpet.
09:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Puducherry as counting gets underway
Early trends from Puducherry's 30-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 3 constituencies, while Congress is showing movement in 1. Neither party is anywhere near the majority mark of 16 seats at this stage. BJP still needs 13 more seats to reach that threshold, and Congress would need 15. Counting is in its early phase across the union territory.
09:22 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Mudaliarpet — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Mudaliarpet include L. Sambath (DMK), A. Johnkumar (BJP), Geetha Mani (NDMKK), and Gopalakrishnan (PMK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result: BJP's A. Johnkumar in the mix in Puducherry
In the Mudaliarpet constituency of Puducherry, BJP's A. Johnkumar, aged 60, is among the candidates in the running as counting progresses. Johnkumar carries two criminal cases on record and comes with an educational background listed as illiterate. The sitting seat is currently held by L. Sambath of DMK, though Sambath is not among the candidates in this contest. Dr. Geetha Mani of Naadaalum Makkal Katchi and Independent candidate R. Muthumanikandan are also in the frame as votes continue to be tallied.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Gopalakrishnan of Pattali Makkal Katchi
Gopalakrishnan, contesting on a Pattali Makkal Katchi ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mudaliarpet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result 2026: Dr. Geetha Mani leads early count in Puducherry
Counting is underway in the Mudaliarpet assembly constituency in Puducherry, with NDMKK candidate Dr. Geetha Mani currently leading the early tally. Independent candidate R. Muthumanikandan is also among those reflected in the leading positions at this stage. BJP's A. Johnkumar is likewise in the count. The seat is currently held by DMK's L. Sambath, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2016 to 2021 — and now 2026
Mudaliarpet saw A Baskar of the AIADMK win in 2016, followed by L. Sambath of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
08:52 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results: Pattali Makkal Katchi's Mudaliarpet candidate and the 2026 count
The Pattali Makkal Katchi has fielded Gopalakrishnan in Mudaliarpet. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:42 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results: Naadaalum Makkal Katchi in the Mudaliarpet contest
The Naadaalum Makkal Katchi has fielded Geetha Mani in Mudaliarpet. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:32 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results: Independent candidates in the Mudaliarpet count
6 independent candidates are also in the fray in Mudaliarpet — including N. Annathurai, Senthilkumar, A. Dhinakaran and 3 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
08:22 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's stake in May 4 Mudaliarpet count
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded A. Johnkumar in Mudaliarpet. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:12 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result 2026: What Mudaliarpet's General status means for May 4 count
Mudaliarpet 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.
08:02 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results: What 2026 will add to Mudaliarpet's electoral story
As counting progresses in Mudaliarpet, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when L. Sambath of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:52 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Result 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Mudaliarpet, 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.
07:42 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Mudaliarpet's count explained
Votes cast in Mudaliarpet 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 Mudaliarpet.
07:32 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results 2026: A. Johnkumar (BJP) awaits the round-wise verdict
A. Johnkumar, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mudaliarpet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:22 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Mudaliarpet — why patience matters
Early trends from Mudaliarpet should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
07:12 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Election Results: How Mudaliarpet fits into Puducherry's state count
As counting progresses across Puducherry's 30 Assembly constituencies, Mudaliarpet'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.
07:02 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Elections 2026: S. Senthilkumar's PRNP tally being counted in Mudaliarpet
S. Senthilkumar, contesting on a Parivartan Rajniti Party ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mudaliarpet May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:01 (IST) May 04
Mudaliarpet Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
NDA's A Johnkumar, Congress' G Rajendran, and TVK's N Manibalan 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.
Mudaliarpet is a General constituency in Puducherry, falling under the Puducherry Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 34,719 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 83.77% was recorded in the 2021 election. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: L. Sambath (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), A. Johnkumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Geetha Mani (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Gopalakrishnan (Pattali Makkal Katchi), S. Senthilkumar (Parivartan Rajniti Party), N. Manibalan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Rajeswari (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), M. Velavan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), N. Annathurai (Independent), Senthilkumar (Independent), A. Dhinakaran (Independent), R. Muthumanikandan (Independent), Sutham Sundarrajan Ravindran (Independent), and R. Vijayakumar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, L. Sambath of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Mudaliarpet with a margin of 4,179 votes. The runner-up was A Baskar of the AIADMK. In 2016, A Baskar of the AIADMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Mudaliarpet 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.