Madurai South Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s M M Gopison wins by 21,529 vote margin
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Madurai South Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s M M Gopison wins by 21,529 vote margin

Raama Sreenivasan (Bharatiya Janata Party), B.M.Sumathy (Naam Tamilar Katchi), M.Boominathan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Iruthyaraj (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), M.M.Gopison (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), and K.Jeya (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Madurai South 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. Madurai South is a General constituency. In 2021, Boominathan.M of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 6,515 votes. The 2016 winner was S. S. Saravanan of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Madurai South in 2026.
15:22 (IST) May 06
Madurai South Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s M M Gopison wins by 21,529 vote margin
In Madurai South, M M Gopison of TVK recorded a commanding victory, polling 62,415 votes and defeating DMK’s M Boominathan by a margin of 21,529 votes. BJP’s Raama Sreenivasan secured 31,100 votes to finish third, as TVK dominated the seat.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V leads DMK by just 40 votes
In one of the tightest contests emerging from Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading in Sholavandan with 45,969 votes. DMK's Venkatesan.A is trailing close behind at 45,929 votes, leaving a razor-thin margin of just 40 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way.
18:17 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK holds a tally of 113 seats in Tamil Nadu, with 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more constituencies across the 234-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if current leads hold. DMK, meanwhile, has a tally of 51 seats, with 6 wins and leads in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed yet, and counting continues across the state.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 62,415 votes, holding a margin of 21,529 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 40,886 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
17:55 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result 2026: TVK's A.Kallanai leads over DMK's G.Thalapathi
In Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate A.Kallanai is currently leading with 65,780 votes, holding a margin of 16,526 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has gathered 49,254 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thalapathi G. Counting is still underway, and G.Thalapathi is trailing as votes continue to be tallied in this constituency.
17:33 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, with a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just 5 seats short if current leads hold. DMK follows with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 62,415 votes, holding a margin of 21,529 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has accumulated 40,886 votes so far. The seat is being closely watched as the numbers continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu constituency.
17:11 (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 11 seats and is leading in 158 more, taking its tally to 169. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 113, bringing its tally to 115, trailing BJP by 54 seats on current counts. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Madurai Central Election Result 2026: TVK's Badhurudeen leads as PTR trails
In Madurai Central, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Madhar Badhurudeen is currently leading with 56,015 votes, building a margin of 18,320 over DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who stands at 37,695 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who finds himself trailing in this count as results continue to come in from the Tamil Nadu constituency.
16:49 (IST) May 04
TVK within touching distance of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is the front-runner at this stage, having won 8 seats while leading in 108 more, putting its tally at 116 — just 2 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 48, with 6 wins and leads in 42 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a confirmed win so far.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 62,415 votes, holding a margin of 21,529 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has accumulated 40,886 votes so far. The seat is being watched closely as the numbers continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu constituency.
16:27 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 71 if those leads hold. The alliance has won 44 seats and is currently leading in 41 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing in the contest, has won 26 seats and is leading in 10, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 19 seats in the state.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Result 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V leads by a narrow 628 votes
In the Sholavandan constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 32,775 votes, holding a slender margin of 628 over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who is trailing with 32,147 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A. Counting is still in progress, and the contest remains extremely close between the two candidates at this stage.
16:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with a tally of 136 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 134 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats. AIADMK has a tally of 45, with leads in 45 seats and no wins declared yet. DMK holds a tally of 36, with 33 leads and 3 wins, while Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in 1 more.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK's M.M.Gopison holds the lead with 62,415 votes, while DMK's M.Boominathan is trailing at 40,886 votes. The margin between the two stands at 21,529 votes at this stage of counting.
15:43 (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 a tally of 210, with 3 seats won and leads in 207 constituencies. TMC has a tally of 70, having won 1 seat and leading in 69. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Madurai West Election Results 2026: TVK's Thangapandi Sr leads with 5,050-vote margin
In Madurai West, TVK candidate Thangapandi Sr is currently leading with 59,229 votes, holding a margin of 5,050 over DMK's Balaji R, who has gathered 54,179 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Raju. K, though counting is still underway. Constituency-level figures show AIADMK's Sellur K Raju in the broader picture as results continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.
15:21 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 151 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 151 constituencies and sitting on a tally that already clears the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30, including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK's M.M.Gopison holds the lead with 46,344 votes, while DMK's M.Boominathan is trailing at 32,164 votes, putting the current margin at 14,180 votes. The seat, held by the DMK's Boominathan.M going into this election, remains keenly watched as tallying continues.
14:59 (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 and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Madurai Central Election Result 2026: TVK's Badhurudeen leads by nearly 13,000 votes
In Madurai Central, TVK candidate Madhar Badhurudeen is currently leading with 27,706 votes, holding a margin of 12,896 over AIADMK's Sundar C, who has gathered 14,810 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
14:37 (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 just seven short of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 40 constituencies. Counting is still underway, and no party has crossed the majority threshold yet in the state.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK's Gopison leads DMK's Boominathan
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 46,344 votes, holding a margin of 14,180 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 32,164 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
14:15 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 96 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 94 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Thiruparankundram Election Result 2026: TVK's Nirmalkumar leads by over 10,000 votes
Counting is underway in Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Nirmalkumar. R. is currently leading with 41,773 votes. DMK's Kiruthiga Thangapandi is trailing at 31,051 votes, putting the margin between the two at 10,722. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Rajanchellappa, V.V., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results are yet to be declared.
13:53 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 122 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four seats past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 42 seats. With no seats declared yet, the count remains in motion across the state.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's M.M.Gopison is currently leading the count with 39,273 votes, holding a margin of 11,842 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 27,431 votes so far. Gopison, 40, a postgraduate, is ahead as results continue to come in from this seat, with the final outcome yet to be declared.
13:31 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 are needed for a majority, BJP is currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if these leads hold. The party has a tally of 187 seats, all of them leads with no results declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Madurai West Election Result 2026: TVK's Thangapandi Sr leads by a narrow margin
In Madurai West, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Thangapandi Sr is currently leading with 33,140 votes, holding a slender margin of 724 over DMK's Balaji R, who has accumulated 32,416 votes in a closely contested count. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Raju. K, 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.
13:09 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of Tamil Nadu majority
TVK is currently leading in 115 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just three short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 41 seats. If the current trends hold, TVK would be on course to form the government, though counting is still in progress across the state.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as DMK trails by 9,653 votes
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 32,177 votes, holding a margin of 9,653 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 22,524 votes so far. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
12:47 (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 sits at 64, NDA is currently leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V leads DMK by narrow margin
In Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 10,174 votes, holding a margin of 316 over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who has gathered 9,858 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A, 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.
12:26 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats, five short of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 113 constituencies, leaving the party just five seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is trailing at 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK's Gopison leads as counting continues
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, M.M.Gopison of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is currently leading the count with 22,236 votes. DMK's M.Boominathan is trailing at 15,586 votes, placing the gap between the two at 6,650 votes. Results are yet to be declared for this seat, and counting remains in progress.
12:04 (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 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark 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 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah leads DMK's Venkatesan by 316 votes
In Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 10,174 votes, holding a narrow margin of 316 over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who has gathered 9,858 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:43 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 155 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 44 seats, while DMK is leading in 23 constituencies. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet across the state.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 16,333 votes, holding a margin of 6,299 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 10,034 votes so far. The incumbent in this seat is Boominathan.M of the DMK, and the final outcome is yet to be confirmed.
11:23 (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, NDA is currently leading in 79 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 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Results 2026: TVK's A.Kallanai leads DMK's G.Thalapathi by 4,100 votes
In Madurai North, TVK candidate A.Kallanai is currently leading with 9,320 votes, holding a margin of 4,100 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has accumulated 5,220 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thalapathi G. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this Tamil Nadu constituency.
11:02 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 146 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. DMK is leading in 35 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 25. TVK would need its current leads to be confirmed to secure a majority. Counting is still under way across the state.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the update rests on the constituency picture as it stands. TVK's M.M.Gopison is leading with 8,521 votes, holding a margin of 3,218 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 5,303 votes so far. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Results 2026: TVK's M.M.Gopison leads by 1,428 votes
In Madurai South, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 4,081 votes, holding a margin of 1,428 votes over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 2,653 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, which is currently held by DMK's Boominathan.M. M.Boominathan is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Result: DMK leads as counting progresses
In the Madurai South constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's M.Boominathan is currently leading the count. The 66-year-old candidate is facing a contest from M.M.Gopison of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who is also showing in the early counting figures. With no result declared yet, the seat remains in play as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.
10:21 (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 66 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Madurai Central Election Results 2026: Sakkaravarthy P leads early count
In Madurai Central, Tamil Nadu, AIPTMMK's Sakkaravarthy P is currently leading the early count. The seat is currently held by DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Saleem is also showing in the count at this stage, with vote totals still being updated as counting progresses across the constituency.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Results 2026: How and when Madurai South's 2026 result will be officially confirmed
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Madurai South, 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 Madurai South.
09:49 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Results: Inside the counting hall: how Madurai South's votes are tallied
In Madurai South, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
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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.
Madurai South is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Raama Sreenivasan (Bharatiya Janata Party), B.M.Sumathy (Naam Tamilar Katchi), M.Boominathan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Iruthyaraj (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), M.M.Gopison (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), and K.Jeya (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Boominathan.M of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Madurai South with a margin of 6,515 votes. The runner-up was S. S. Saravanan of the AIADMK. In 2016, S. S. Saravanan of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 23,763 votes. round-by-round trends from Madurai South 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.