Nagapattinam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s M H Jawahirullah wins by 9,781 vote margin
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Nagapattinam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s M H Jawahirullah wins by 9,781 vote margin
Thanka.Kathiravan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Fathima Farhana.S (Naam Tamilar Katchi), M.H.Jawahirullah (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), M.Sugumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), J.V.Durai (All India Youth Development Party), K.Rajasekar (Puthiya Tamilagam), Vallabadas.E (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), M.Iyyankalai (Independent), T.Kathiravan (Independent), Sakthivel (Independent), N P Bhashgaran (Independent), S.Prem (Independent), and N.Vijayaragavan (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Nagapattinam 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. Nagapattinam is a General constituency. In 2021, J. Mohamed Shanavas of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi won by a margin of 7,238 votes. The 2016 winner was Thamimun Ansari of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Nagapattinam in 2026.
15:41 (IST) May 06
Nagapattinam Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s M H Jawahirullah wins by 9,781 vote margin
In Nagapattinam, M H Jawahirullah of DMK secured victory with 56,305 votes, defeating TVK’s M Sugumar by a margin of 9,781 votes. AIADMK’s Thanka Kathiravan came third with 41,586 votes, as the seat went to the DMK.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Sirkazhi Election Results 2026: DMK's Senthilselvan.R leads over TVK's Gopinath.S
In the Sirkazhi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with DMK's Senthilselvan.R currently leading the race. TVK candidate Gopinath.S, aged 36, is trailing behind with 42,280 votes against Senthilselvan.R's 49,729, putting the margin at 7,449 votes at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's Panneerselvam.M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
18:18 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits in second place with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, while BJP and Congress are each leading in 3 seats.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: counting under way in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is under way in the Nagapattinam constituency in Tamil Nadu, where votes are being tallied and the final picture is yet to emerge. The sitting legislator from this segment represented Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and all eyes remain on how the numbers settle as the count progresses through the day.
17:56 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and 69 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in the state.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Sirkazhi Election Results 2026: TVK's Gopinath.S Ahead of DMK in Early Tally
In the Sirkazhi constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Gopinath.S is currently leading with 42,280 votes. DMK's Senthilselvan.R is trailing with 49,729 votes, leaving a margin of 7,449 votes between them. The current holder of this seat is DMK's Panneerselvam.M, who isn't among the top 3 candidates in the current leading positions. The counting process is ongoing, and no official result has been declared yet.
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 won and 45 leading. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: DMK's Jawahirullah leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's M.H.Jawahirullah is currently trailing while TVK's M.Sugumar holds the lead at this stage. The sitting MLA J. Mohamed Shanavas of VCK is not among the candidates in the current count. Votes continue to be tallied across the segment.
17:11 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats outright and is leading in 6 more, bringing its tally to 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Poompuhar Election Results 2026: DMK's Nivedha M Murugan Ahead of AIADMK Rival
In the Poompuhar constituency of Tamil Nadu, the current MLA Nivedha M. Murugan from DMK is leading over AIADMK's Pavunraj. S in the ongoing vote count. Pavunraj. S has secured 47,113 votes to date, while Nivedha M Murugan has garnered 52,452 votes, giving the DMK candidate a lead of 5,339 votes. The Poompuhar seat is presently held by DMK's Nivedha M. Murugan, and the counting process is still underway.
16:50 (IST) May 04
TVK within touching distance of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where TVK has emerged as the clear frontrunner. The party has won 8 seats and is leading in 108 more, putting its tally at 116, just 2 short of the 118-seat majority mark. DMK, with 6 wins and leads in 42 constituencies, sits at a tally of 48, while AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a confirmed win so far.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam constituency counting update from Tamil Nadu
In Nagapattinam, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. The seat, held by VCK's J. Mohamed Shanavas in the outgoing assembly, is among the closely watched constituencies in Tamil Nadu this season. Votes are being tallied and the final picture from this constituency is expected to emerge as counting progresses through the day.
16:27 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 6 seats outright and holds leads in 195 more, giving it a tally of 201. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 87, bringing its tally to 88, still 60 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Kilvelur Election Results 2026: CPM's Latha. T leads TVK's Senthil Pandian. P by 663 votes
In the Kilvelur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with CPM candidate Latha. T holding a slender lead of 663 votes over TVK's Senthil Pandian. P. Latha. T has accumulated 39,016 votes against Senthil Pandian. P's 38,353. The seat is currently held by CPM's Nagaimaali V P, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:06 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with a tally of 136 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 134 constituencies with 2 seats already declared in its favour, putting its tally at 136. The majority mark stands at 118, and TVK needs 18 more seats to cross it if these leads hold. AIADMK sits second with a tally of 45, while DMK has a tally of 36 across leading and won seats.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: DMK's Jawahirullah leads in Nagapattinam
In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate M.H.Jawahirullah is currently leading with 33,549 votes, holding a margin of 12,729 votes over TVK's M.Sugumar, who has gathered 20,820 votes so far. Jawahirullah, 66, holds a Doctorate and has five criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
15:44 (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 the current trends hold. The party has won 3 seats and is leading in 207 more, giving it a tally of 210. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 69, bringing its tally to 70. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Sirkazhi Election Results 2026: DMK's Senthilselvan.R leads with 7,449-vote margin
In the Sirkazhi constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Senthilselvan.R is currently leading with 49,729 votes, holding a margin of 7,449 votes over TVK's Gopinath.S, who has accumulated 42,280 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Panneerselvam.M, though counting is still underway. Senthilselvan.R, 58, is a post-graduate with no criminal cases on record.
15:23 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 154 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is leading in 154 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 34 seats, while DMK has a tally of 29 seats including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting across the state is still underway.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: counting under way in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, vote counting is currently under way and a result is yet to be declared. The sitting MLA is J. Mohamed Shanavas of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, who held the seat going into this election. Counting continues and the final outcome from this constituency is awaited.
15:00 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where a majority requires 64, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats and holds leads in 93 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Vedaranyam Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Manian. O.S leads by over 11,000 votes
In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Manian. O.S is currently leading with 32,178 votes, holding a margin of 11,708 over TVK's Kingsly Gerald. A, who has accumulated 20,470 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's O.S.Manian. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
14:38 (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's tally just seven short of the 118-seat majority mark. AIADMK is leading in 48 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 39 seats with one already declared in its favour. Counting is still under way, and the final picture across all 234 seats is yet to take shape.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In Nagapattinam, counting is underway with results yet to be declared for this Tamil Nadu assembly constituency. The sitting legislator from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, J. Mohamed Shanavas, had held the seat coming into this election. As votes continue to be tallied, the final picture from constituency number 163 is still taking shape.
14:16 (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, NDA has won 11 seats and is leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Sirkazhi Election Results 2026: DMK's Senthilselvan.R leads with 6,941-vote margin
In the Sirkazhi constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Senthilselvan.R is currently leading with 43,080 votes, holding a margin of 6,941 over TVK's Gopinath.S, who has accumulated 36,139 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Panneerselvam.M, though counting is still under way. Results are yet to be declared for this constituency.
13:54 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with majority mark in sight
TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four seats past the majority mark of 118 with counting still underway. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is trailing in 42. No seats have been declared yet across the state, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining rounds unfold.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, vote counting is currently in progress with no result declared yet. The seat, held by incumbent J. Mohamed Shanavas of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, is being watched closely as tallies come in. The contest here remains open, with the final picture expected to emerge as counting advances through the remaining rounds.
13:32 (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 stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with leads in 83 constituencies and 2 seats already decided in its favour. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Vedaranyam Election Result 2026: TVK candidate leads as counting progresses
In the Vedaranyam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kingsly Gerald. A is currently leading the count, with the seat presently held by AIADMK's O.S.Manian trailing in the contest with 25,315 votes against Kingsly Gerald. A's 16,371. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared in this assembly segment.
13:10 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three 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 115 constituencies, just three seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No results have been formally declared yet as the count continues across the state.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: DMK candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting legislator from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, J. Mohamed Shanavas, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. DMK's M.H.Jawahirullah is trailing in this contest as votes continue to be tallied from across the segment.
12:48 (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 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Kilvelur Election Results 2026: TVK's Senthil Pandian. P leads by 1,319 votes
In the Kilvelur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Senthil Pandian. P is currently leading with 18,650 votes, holding a margin of 1,319 over CPM's Latha. T, who has accumulated 17,331 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's Nagaimaali V P, 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.
12:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 114 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 114 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting it just four seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 57 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 41 seats. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark yet.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: DMK candidate leads as counting continues
In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with the DMK candidate M.H.Jawahirullah leading the contest. The seat, held by VCK incumbent J. Mohamed Shanavas, is being closely watched as votes are tallied. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared, with the final outcome still pending.
12:06 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 22 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies. If these leads hold, the alliance would cross the majority mark comfortably. SPA is leading in 1 seat, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
In the Kilvelur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Senthil Pandian. P is currently leading with 11,111 votes, holding a margin of 1,511 over CPM's Latha. T, who has accumulated 9,600 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's Nagaimaali V P, 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.
11:44 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK has taken a commanding position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 155 constituencies and sitting well past the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 44 seats, while DMK is leading in 23. Counting is still underway, and no seats have been formally declared yet across the state.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Nagapattinam assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, with results yet to be declared. The seat, held by J. Mohamed Shanavas of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, is among the constituencies being closely watched as tallies come in from across the state. A final outcome for Nagapattinam is expected once all rounds of counting are completed.
11:23 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
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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 these leads hold. DMK is leading in 35 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 25. TVK would need those leads to convert into wins to confirm a majority. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: counting under way in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is under way in the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where votes are being tallied and the final picture is yet to emerge. The sitting legislator from this segment is J. Mohamed Shanavas of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi. A result is expected once the full count is completed and the numbers are confirmed by election officials.
Thanka.Kathiravan, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Nagapattinam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result 2026: DMK's Jawahirullah leads by 353 votes
In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate M.H.Jawahirullah is currently leading with 3,400 votes, holding a margin of 353 over AIADMK's Thanka.Kathiravan, who has accumulated 3,047 votes so far. The seat is currently held by VCK's J. Mohamed Shanavas, 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.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Results 2026: How is Fathima Farhana.S faring? Watching the Nagapattinam count
Fathima Farhana.S, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Nagapattinam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result: DMK's Jawahirullah in contest as counting progresses
In the Nagapattinam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with no candidate having pulled decisively ahead. DMK's M.H.Jawahirullah, a 66-year-old doctorate holder with five criminal cases on record, is among those in contention as the numbers come in. The sitting seat is held by VCK's J. Mohamed Shanavas, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates being tracked in the current count.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Nagapattinam Election Result 2026: Nagapattinam in focus on Tamil Nadu's counting day
Counting day in Tamil Nadu brings results from 234 constituencies, and Nagapattinam is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
10:21 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues
As the vote counting unfolds in West Bengal for the 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 156 constituencies. The magic number for a majority is 148, meaning the BJP's current leads put them past that mark. The TMC is significantly behind, leading in 52 seats, which places them 96 seats shy of the majority based on these early trends. A single seat is being led by either other parties or independent candidates. It's important to note that no seats have been officially declared as results just yet, with counting still underway statewide.
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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.
Nagapattinam is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Thanka.Kathiravan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Fathima Farhana.S (Naam Tamilar Katchi), M.H.Jawahirullah (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), M.Sugumar (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), J.V.Durai (All India Youth Development Party), K.Rajasekar (Puthiya Tamilagam), Vallabadas.E (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), M.Iyyankalai (Independent), T.Kathiravan (Independent), Sakthivel (Independent), N P Bhashgaran (Independent), S.Prem (Independent), and N.Vijayaragavan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, J. Mohamed Shanavas of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi won Nagapattinam with a margin of 7,238 votes. The runner-up was Thanga Kathiravan of the AIADMK. In 2016, Thamimun Ansari of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 20,550 votes. round-by-round trends from Nagapattinam 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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