Karaikudi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Dr Prabhu TK wins by 46,074 vote margin
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Karaikudi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Dr Prabhu TK wins by 46,074 vote margin
Ranjithkumar Balusamy (Bahujan Samaj Party), Seeman (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Mangudi. S (Congress), Aziz Abdul Rahman. J (Samaniya Makkal Nala Katchi), Karuppiah. K (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Kalimuthu. A (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Dherpoki V.Pandi (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam), Newton Babu. C (Puthiya Tamilagam), Prabhu. Tk (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Ramu. M (Independent), Udhuman Ali. M.S (Independent), Kalidass. R (Independent), Shanthi. B (Independent), Suresh. V (Independent), Selvi. K (Independent), Dinesh. K (Independent), Pandi. S (Independent), Prabu. G (Independent), Manimaran. R (Independent), Muthukumar. K (Independent), Ramanathan. S.V (Independent), Lakshmanan. R (Independent), Veeramanikandan. V (Independent), Velu. K (Independent), and Jeevitha. A (Independent) — 25 candidates contesting from Karaikudi 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. Karaikudi is a General constituency. In 2021, S.Mangudi of the Congress won by a margin of 21,589 votes. The 2016 winner was K. R. Ramasamy of the Congress. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Karaikudi in 2026.
13:40 (IST) May 06
Karaikudi Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s Dr Prabhu TK wins by 46,074 vote margin
In Karaikudi, Dr Prabhu TK of TVK secured a landslide victory, polling 1,01,358 votes and defeating Congress candidate Mangudi S by a margin of 46,074 votes. AMMK’s Dherpoki V Pandi finished third with 33,352 votes, as the constituency delivered an emphatic mandate in favour of TVK.
18:17 (IST) May 04
Manamadurai Election Result 2026: TVK's Elangovan.D leads DMK's Tamilarasi.A
In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Elangovan.D is currently leading with 42,085 votes, holding a margin of 5,702 votes over DMK's Tamilarasi.A, who has accumulated 36,383 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Tamilarasi A. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
18:06 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu counting with tally of 113 seats
TVK holds the largest tally in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, with 10 seats won and leads in 103 more, putting the party at 113 — just five short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK follows with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats declared yet, while BJP and Congress together account for a combined tally of 7 at this stage of counting.
17:55 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK's Dr.Prabhu leads by over 32,000 votes
In the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 67,640 votes, holding a margin of 32,222 over Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has gathered 35,418 votes so far. The 41-year-old postgraduate candidate has recorded no criminal cases ahead of the sitting Congress legislator S.Mangudi in this keenly watched seat.
17:44 (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 those leads hold. The party has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 168, taking its tally to 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.
17:33 (IST) May 04
Manamadurai Election Result 2026: TVK's Elangovan.D leads DMK's Tamilarasi.A
In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D is currently leading with 42,085 votes, holding a margin of 5,702 votes over DMK's Tamilarasi.A, who has accumulated 36,383 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Tamilarasi A. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads with a 30,316-vote margin
In the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, but the contest has drawn attention with TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk holding a commanding lead. The 41-year-old postgraduate candidate has accumulated 63,976 votes so far, putting him 30,316 votes ahead of Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who stands at 33,660 votes. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
17:00 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 55 seats and is leading in 32 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 36, still 35 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads.
In the Tiruppattur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Periakaruppan. Kr is currently leading with 48,600 votes, holding a margin of 3,086 over TVK's Seenivasa Sethupathy. R, who has accumulated 45,514 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
16:38 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, needs 3 more seats for majority
TVK is leading in 112 seats and has won 3, giving it a tally of 115 in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and TVK needs just 3 more seats to cross it. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 49, while DMK holds leads in 41 seats with 6 declared wins, putting its tally at 47.
16:27 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK's Dr.Prabhu leads Congress by 26,481 votes
In the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 56,977 votes, holding a margin of 26,481 over Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has gathered 30,496 votes and is trailing at this stage. The 41-year-old postgraduate candidate has recorded no criminal cases. Counting is still underway and a result is yet to be declared.
16:16 (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 4 seats outright and is leading in 194 more, giving it a tally of 198. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, bringing its tally to 84, still 64 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
16:05 (IST) May 04
Tiruppattur Election Result 2026: TVK's Sethupathy leads DMK's Periakaruppan
In the Tiruppattur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is under way with TVK candidate Seenivasa Sethupathy. R currently leading the race. DMK's Periakaruppan. Kr is trailing in the contest. The seat is currently held by DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Votes continue to be counted as the final picture in Tiruppattur takes shape.
15:54 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 134 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 133 constituencies and having won one, giving the party a tally of 134 seats against the majority mark of 118. If those leads hold, TVK would cross the threshold comfortably. AIADMK sits second with a tally of 43, while DMK has a tally of 39, including three declared wins. Congress has secured one seat so far.
15:43 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads by over 23,000 votes
In the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 50,162 votes, holding a margin of 23,023 over Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has accumulated 27,139 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu seat.
15:32 (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 current trends hold. The alliance has won 27 seats and is leading in 57 more, bringing its tally to 84. The LDF has won 17 seats and is leading in 19, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats in the state.
15:21 (IST) May 04
Tiruppattur Election Result 2026: TVK's Sethupathy leads DMK in Tamil Nadu count
Counting is underway in Tiruppattur, Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Seenivasa Sethupathy. R is currently leading the constituency. The DMK's Periakaruppan. Kr is trailing in the contest, with the seat currently held by DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan. Votes continue to be tallied as the final picture in Tiruppattur takes shape.
15:10 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 144 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 144 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 37 seats, while DMK has a tally of 32 seats including one confirmed win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.
14:59 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads Congress candidate by 15,168 votes
In the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk, a 41-year-old postgraduate, is currently leading with 34,782 votes. Congress candidate Mangudi. S is trailing at 19,614 votes, putting the margin between the two at 15,168 votes as tallying continues across the rounds.
14:48 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3, with 1 seat won and 2 leads.
14:37 (IST) May 04
Manamadurai Election Result 2026: TVK's Elangovan.D leads by over 4,000 votes
In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D is currently leading with 21,844 votes, holding a margin of 4,087 votes over DMK's Tamilarasi.A, who has accumulated 17,757 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Tamilarasi A., who finds herself trailing at this stage of counting as results continue to come in from the constituency.
14:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 124 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 124 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party six seats clear of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 48 seats, while DMK has leads in 41 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though TVK's tally places it on course for a majority at this stage of counting.
14:15 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads Congress candidate by 15,168 votes
In the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk, a 41-year-old postgraduate, is currently leading with 34,782 votes. Congress candidate Mangudi. S is trailing at 19,614 votes, leaving a margin of 15,168 votes between the two as tallying continues in this keenly watched seat.
14:04 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 81, with 7 seats won and leads in 74 more. The LDF, trailing at this stage, has a tally of 39, comprising 2 won seats and leads in 37. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
13:53 (IST) May 04
Manamadurai Election Result 2026: TVK's Elangovan.D leads over DMK rival
In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Elangovan.D is currently leading with 21,844 votes, holding a margin of 4,087 over DMK's Tamilarasi.A, who has gathered 17,757 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Tamilarasi A., who finds herself trailing as counting continues. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
13:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, placing the party exactly at the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing at 54 seats, while DMK holds leads in 41 constituencies. Congress and BJP are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively at this stage of counting, with no results formally declared across the state yet.
13:31 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK candidate leads Congress in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 30,734 votes. Congress candidate Mangudi. S is trailing with 17,576 votes, leaving a margin of 13,158 votes between the two. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
13:20 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 97 seats, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 23 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:09 (IST) May 04
Tiruppattur Election Results 2026: TVK's Sethupathy Ahead of DMK's Periakaruppan in Early Tally
As the vote count progresses in Tiruppattur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Seenivasa Sethupathy. R is currently holding a lead with 18,145 votes. Trailing behind is DMK's Periakaruppan. Kr, with 21,302 votes, creating a difference of 3,157 votes between them. The incumbent, DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan, who currently holds the seat, is not among the top 3 candidates in the early counting stages.
12:58 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 115 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just three seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is leading in 54 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 43. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared yet, leaving the final picture open at this stage.
12:47 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, but the seat is seeing a clear contest take shape. TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk is leading with 21,936 votes, holding an 8,832-vote margin over Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has gathered 13,104 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
12:36 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 148, BJP is currently leading in 179 seats, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
12:26 (IST) May 04
Sivaganga Election Results 2026: TVK's Kulanthai Rani A leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Sivaganga constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kulanthai Rani A is currently leading with 13,373 votes, holding a margin of 2,992 over AIADMK's Senthilnathan Pr, who is trailing with 10,381 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Pr. Senthilnathan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:15 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of Tamil Nadu majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118. TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, just five seats away from that threshold. AIADMK holds leads in 66 seats, while DMK is ahead in 37. BJP and Congress are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively, with other candidates accounting for the remaining leads.
12:04 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK candidate leads Congress in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is still under way in the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 14,777 votes. The Congress candidate Mangudi. S is trailing at 9,076 votes, leaving a margin of 5,701 votes between the two at this stage of the count.
11:54 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 84 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 27 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
In Tiruppattur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Seenivasa Sethupathy. R is currently leading the vote count with 8,861 votes. DMK's Periakaruppan. Kr is trailing with 10,533 votes, creating a margin of 1,672 votes between them. The seat is presently held by DMK's Kr.Periyakaruppan, who isn't among the top 3 candidates in the current leading positions as counting progresses.
11:33 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 171 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 171 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 26 seats, while DMK is leading in 25. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet in the state.
11:22 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Karaikudi assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading the count with 11,073 votes. Congress candidate Mangudi. S is trailing with 5,613 votes, putting the margin between the two at 5,460 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat yet.
11:12 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with majority mark five seats away
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving it just 5 seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 39 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet as counting continues.
11:02 (IST) May 04
Manamadurai Election Result 2026: TVK's Elangovan.D leads DMK's Tamilarasi.A by 979 votes
In Manamadurai, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Elangovan.D is currently leading with 3,190 votes, holding a margin of 979 over DMK's Tamilarasi.A, who has gathered 2,211 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Tamilarasi A. Counting is still underway, and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
10:51 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 123 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 123 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party ahead of the 118-seat majority mark by a tally of 123 if those leads hold. DMK is trailing at 47 seats, while AIADMK holds leads in 29 constituencies. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains in motion as counting continues across the state.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result: TVK's Dr.Prabhu leads with a 3,564-vote margin
In the Karaikudi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk, aged 41 and a postgraduate, is currently leading with 7,070 votes. Congress candidate Mangudi. S is trailing at 3,506 votes, putting the margin between the two at 3,564 votes at this stage of counting.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result 2026: TVK's Dr.Prabhu. Tk leads by 1,947 votes
In Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Prabhu. Tk is currently leading with 3,667 votes, holding a margin of 1,947 over Congress candidate Mangudi. S, who has accumulated 1,720 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's S.Mangudi. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared for this constituency yet.
10:21 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is in progress with no seats declared yet. UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, putting its tally at 59 and leaving it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. LDF is trailing with a tally of 41, needing 30 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu's counting day and Karaikudi's place in it
Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Karaikudi is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Manamadurai Election Result: BJP's Balaganapathy.V leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Manamadurai constituency of Tamil Nadu, BJP candidate Balaganapathy.V is currently leading, with DMK's Tamilarasi.A also reflecting a lead position as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by DMK's Tamilarasi A., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to separate the two as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.
10:04 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Elections 2026: How Karaikudi's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Karaikudi, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Result 2026: How Karaikudi's 21,589-vote 2021 margin reads in 2026
Karaikudi's 2021 election was won with a margin of 21,589 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
09:44 (IST) May 04
Karaikudi Election Results: Bahujan Samaj Party in the Karaikudi contest
The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded Ranjithkumar Balusamy in Karaikudi. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
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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.
Karaikudi is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 25 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ranjithkumar Balusamy (Bahujan Samaj Party), Seeman (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Mangudi. S (Congress), Aziz Abdul Rahman. J (Samaniya Makkal Nala Katchi), Karuppiah. K (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Kalimuthu. A (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Dherpoki V.Pandi (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam), Newton Babu. C (Puthiya Tamilagam), Prabhu. Tk (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Ramu. M (Independent), Udhuman Ali. M.S (Independent), Kalidass. R (Independent), Shanthi. B (Independent), Suresh. V (Independent), Selvi. K (Independent), Dinesh. K (Independent), Pandi. S (Independent), Prabu. G (Independent), Manimaran. R (Independent), Muthukumar. K (Independent), Ramanathan. S.V (Independent), Lakshmanan. R (Independent), Veeramanikandan. V (Independent), Velu. K (Independent), and Jeevitha. A (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, S.Mangudi of the Congress won Karaikudi with a margin of 21,589 votes. The runner-up was H. Raja of the BJP. In 2016, K. R. Ramasamy of the Congress had won the seat with a margin of 18,283 votes. round-by-round trends from Karaikudi will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments.
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