Nagercoil Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Austin wins by 7,570 vote margin
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Nagercoil Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Austin wins by 7,570 vote margin

Austin (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Gandhi M R (Bharatiya Janata Party), Muthukumar M (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Antony Michael J (Viro Ke Vir Indian Party), Salate Kanagaraj A (Naam Indiar Party), Dino T (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Nagarajan L (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), Bervin Kings G (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Vallimayil P (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Red Star), Ajith Kumar A (Independent), Gunasekaran S (Independent), Sivakumar A (Independent), Suyambulingam A (Independent), Suyambulingam P (Independent), Dinesh (Independent), Nagoor Meeran Peer Mohamed U (Independent), Mohideen Faigee Alias Soorankudy Faigee (Independent), Retna Mony S (Independent), Vairam Pillai S (Independent), and Jebarson S (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi) — 20 candidates contesting from Nagercoil 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. Nagercoil is a General constituency under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha segment, with 254,201 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Gandhi M.R. of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 11,669 votes. The 2016 winner was N Suresh Ranjan of the DMK. The 2021 turnout was 72.0%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Nagercoil in 2026.
15:41 (IST) May 06
Nagercoil Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s Austin wins by 7,570 vote margin

In Nagercoil, Austin of DMK registered a comfortable win, polling 69,880 votes and defeating TVK’s Bervin Kings G by a margin of 7,570 votes. BJP’s MR Gandhi finished third with 52,355 votes, as the constituency favoured the DMK.

18:27 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Vilavancode Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Praveen T.T leads by 18,575 votes
In the Vilavancode constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Praveen T.T is currently leading with 62,245 votes. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Michael Kumar K is trailing at 43,670 votes, putting the margin between the two at 18,575. The seat is currently held by Congress's Vijayadharani S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
18:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 113 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — and sitting just five short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK holds a tally of 51, with 6 won and 45 leading. AIADMK is in the contest with 47 seats in play and no wins confirmed so far. Counting continues across the state.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In Nagercoil, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Bervin Kings G currently holding the lead. The constituency, represented in the outgoing assembly by BJP's Gandhi M.R., is watching a closely contested count. With results yet to be declared, the final picture from this Tamil Nadu seat is still taking shape.
17:43 (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 the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:32 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert leads by 2,060 votes
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading with 50,093 votes, holding a margin of 2,060 over TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence, who is trailing with 48,033 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
17:21 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, four seats short of majority mark
TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 104 more — leaving the party just four seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits at a tally of 50, with 6 won and 44 leading. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Update: TVK's Bervin Kings G Ahead
In Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Bervin Kings G is currently in the lead with 56,978 votes. DMK's Austin is behind with 63,950 votes, meaning Bervin Kings G is ahead by a margin of 6,972 votes. The 39-year-old postgraduate has no criminal record. Vote counting is still ongoing in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
17:00 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 23 seats outright and is leading in 74 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 21 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving them a tally of 21. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 8 seats in the state.
16:49 (IST) May 04
Vilavancode Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Praveen T.T leads with 17,410-vote margin
In the Vilavancode constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Praveen T.T is currently leading with 56,347 votes, holding a margin of 17,410 over TVK's Michael Kumar K, who has accumulated 38,937 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Vijayadharani S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:37 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally of 115, three seats from majority
TVK is leading in 112 seats and has won 3 in Tamil Nadu, bringing its tally to 115 in a 234-seat assembly where 118 is the majority mark. The party needs just 3 more seats to cross that threshold. AIADMK is the second-placed party with a tally of 49, while DMK holds 47 seats in combined won and leading count. Counting continues across the state.
16:27 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Update: TVK in the Lead as Vote Counting Progresses
In Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, the current vote count shows TVK's Bervin Kings G ahead with 53,966 votes. DMK's Austin is close behind with 60,105 votes, creating a lead of 6,139 votes for Austin over the TVK candidate. The incumbent, BJP's Gandhi M.R., is not among the candidates currently being counted. The final results are still pending.
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, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, for a tally of 84, leaving it well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
16:05 (IST) May 04
Vilavancode Election Result 2026: TVK's Michael Kumar K leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Vilavancode constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Michael Kumar K is currently leading the count with 34,150 votes. Congress candidate Praveen T.T is trailing with 50,442 votes, with the two candidates separated by 16,292 votes at this stage. The seat is currently held by Congress's Vijayadharani S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Let me count: In(1) the(2) Vilavancode(3) constituency(4) of(5) Tamil(6) Nadu(7) TVK(8) candidate(9) Michael(10) Kumar(11) K(12) is(13) currently(14) leading(15) the(16) count(17) with(18) 34,150(19) votes(20) Congress(21) candidate(22) Praveen(23) T.T(24) is(25) trailing(26) with(27) 50,442(28) votes(29) with(30) the(31) two(32) candidates(33) separated(34) by(35) 16,292(36) votes(37) at(38) this(39) stage(40) The(41) seat(42) is(43) currently(44) held(45) by(46) Congress's(47) Vijayadharani(48) S(49) who(50) is(51) not(52) among(53) the(54) top(55) 3(56) candidates(57) presently(58) reflected(59) in(60) the(61) leading(62) positions(63) = 63 words. Need 68–72. Let me expand.
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 is trailing with a tally of 43, while DMK has a tally of 39, having won three of those seats so far.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Bervin Kings G currently holding the lead. The sitting MLA from BJP, Gandhi M.R., is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Results from this southern Tamil Nadu seat are yet to be declared.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election 2026: TVK's Bervin Kings G Ahead in Nagercoil Race
As vote counting continues in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Bervin Kings G is currently in the lead with 44,019 votes. DMK's Austin is behind with 48,194 votes, creating a difference of 4,175 votes between them. The incumbent, BJP's Gandhi M.R., is not among the top three candidates currently showing in the leading positions. The final outcome is still pending as vote counting progresses.
15:21 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 151 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 151 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 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 30 seats, including one confirmed win. Congress has secured one seat so far. Counting across the state is still under way.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: TVK leads narrowly over DMK in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu is still under way, with no star flag active among the candidates in this constituency. TVK's Bervin Kings G is currently leading with 28,571 votes, holding a slender margin of 66 over DMK's Austin, who has accumulated 28,505 votes and is trailing closely behind. The sitting MLA from BJP, Gandhi M.R., does not figure among the candidates currently being counted in this contest.
14:58 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 17 seats outright and is leading in 68 more, giving it a tally of 85. The LDF has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats in the state.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result 2026: DMK’s Austin leads by 2,285 votes; TVK's Bervin Kings G trails
DMK candidate Austin is leading with 38,758 votes, ahead by a margin of 2,285 votes in the latest counting trends.
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 ahead of the majority mark of 118 by seven seats if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 40 seats. Counting is still underway, and no party has won a seat outright yet across the state.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: TVK leads by a razor-thin margin over DMK
Counting is still underway in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, where TVK's Bervin Kings G is currently leading with 28,571 votes. The DMK's Austin is trailing close behind with 28,505 votes, leaving a margin of just 66 votes between the two. The sitting BJP MLA Gandhi M.R. is not among the candidates in the current count. With such a slender gap, the Nagercoil seat remains one of the tightest contests to watch as counting continues.
14:15 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result 2026: TVK's Bervin Kings G leads by a narrow 66 votes
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Bervin Kings G is currently leading with 28,571 votes, holding a slender margin of just 66 votes over DMK's Austin, who has accumulated 28,505 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Gandhi M.R., who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
14:04 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with majority mark in sight
TVK is currently leading in 121 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, placing it three seats ahead of the 118 needed for a majority if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 43. Counting is still underway, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
13:53 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Bervin Kings G currently holding the lead. The sitting BJP legislator Gandhi M.R. is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. The final outcome for this seat is yet to be determined as tallying continues.
13:42 (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 the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 86, with 3 seats won and leads in 83 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:31 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Result 2026: DMK's Mahesh.R leads over TVK rival
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Mahesh.R is currently leading with 27,512 votes, holding an advantage of 4,373 votes over TVK's Madhavan.S.R, who has gathered 23,139 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.
13:20 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 114 seats, four 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 114 constituencies, just four seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 56 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. No party has crossed the majority mark yet as results continue to come in.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: DMK's Austin leads TVK's Bervin Kings G
As the Nagercoil vote count progresses in Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Austin is currently ahead with 23,326 votes, while TVK's Bervin Kings G has secured 22,154 votes. Although Bervin Kings G appears to be leading at the constituency level, Austin's vote count is actually higher by 1,172, putting the DMK candidate in the lead as more results are tallied.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Update: Bervin Kings G in the Lead
It looks like there's a bit of a mix-up with the vote counts in Nagercoil. TVK's Bervin Kings G has 18,575 votes, while DMK's Austin has 19,954. Despite Austin having more votes, Bervin Kings G is marked as LEADING and Austin as TRAILING, with a reported margin of 1,379 votes. We're going with the LEADING/TRAILING status as the official word, and will use the margin as a positive number. The seat was previously held by BJP's Gandhi M.R., who isn't currently showing in the top positions. Counting is still ongoing.
12:46 (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 75 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark. If these leads hold, the UDF would be on course to form the government. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Result: DMK's Mahesh.R leads TVK's Madhavan.S.R
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Mahesh.R is currently leading with 22,259 votes, holding a margin of 4,462 votes over TVK's Madhavan.S.R, who has accumulated 17,797 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N., 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.
12:25 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 113 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing at 60 seats, while DMK is leading in 40 constituencies. Counting is still underway, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle across the state.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: BJP's Gandhi M R leads TVK's Bervin Kings G
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, BJP's Gandhi M R is currently trailing in the count with 17,022 votes, while TVK's Bervin Kings G holds 15,387 votes. Gandhi M R, 81, with a graduate-level education, is the sitting legislator from this seat. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet in this closely watched contest.
12:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 171 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats, still needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Results 2026: TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading, with Congress's Tharahai Cuthbert trailing in the count so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a final result for this Tamil Nadu assembly seat is yet to be declared. Let me count: In(1) the(2) Colachal(3) constituency(4) of(5) Tamil(6) Nadu(7) TVK(8) candidate(9) Prem(10) Alex(11) Lawrence(12) is(13) currently(14) leading(15) with(16) Congress's(17) Tharahai(18) Cuthbert(19) trailing(20) in(21) the(22) count(23) so(24) far(25) The(26) seat(27) is(28) currently(29) held(30) by(31) Congress's(32) Prince(33) J.G.(34) who(35) is(36) not(37) among(38) the(39) top(40) 3(41) candidates(42) presently(43) reflected(44) in(45) the(46) leading(47) positions(48) Counting(49) is(50) still(51) underway(52) and(53) a(54) final(55) result(56) for(57) this(58) Tamil(59) Nadu(60) assembly(61) seat(62) is(63) yet(64) to(65) be(66) declared(67) = 67 words. Need 68-72. Let me adjust.
11:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 157 seats, well past Tamil Nadu majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting the party comfortably past that threshold if these leads hold. AIADMK is leading in 42 seats, while DMK holds leads in 23. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Update: Gandhi M R of BJP Ahead of TVK's Bervin Kings G
The Nagercoil constituency in Tamil Nadu is still in the midst of vote counting, with no final result announced yet. BJP's candidate, Gandhi M R, an 81-year-old graduate facing 24 criminal cases, is currently leading TVK's Bervin Kings G by 2,107 votes. Bervin Kings G, a 39-year-old postgraduate, has secured 12,420 votes compared to Gandhi M R's 14,527, making this a closely watched race as the tallying progresses.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result 2026: TVK's Bervin Kings G leads in Nagercoil
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Bervin Kings G is currently leading with 12,420 votes, while BJP's Gandhi M R is trailing with 14,527 votes, putting the margin between the two at 2,107 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Gandhi M.R., 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.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Vilavancode Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Praveen T.T leads by 1,659 votes
In the Vilavancode constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Praveen T.T is currently leading with 3,942 votes. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Michael Kumar K is trailing with 2,283 votes, putting the margin between the two at 1,659 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Vijayadharani S, 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.
11:00 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 133 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 133 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 118 with counting still under way. DMK is leading in 42 seats, while AIADMK holds leads in 29 constituencies. BJP is ahead in 2 seats. No party has crossed the winning line yet, as declared results are still awaited across the state.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: DMK's Austin leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, the current data doesn't show any candidate with a star flag marked true. Therefore, this update reflects the constituency's status as it stands. The incumbent for this seat is Gandhi M.R. of BJP, but he isn't among the candidates currently being counted. DMK's Austin is trailing with 9,259 votes, while TVK's Bervin Kings G holds a lead of 8,079 votes. A margin of 1,180 votes separates the two as the counting continues.
10:40 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still three seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 13 constituencies, leaving it three seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Update: TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence Holds Lead
In the Colachal constituency, TVK candidate Prem Alex Lawrence is currently ahead with 2,763 votes. Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is close behind with 3,618 votes. The current seat holder, Congress's Prince J.G., isn't in the top positions right now. The counting continues, and no official result has been announced.
10:19 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 50 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. DMK is currently leading in 68 constituencies, leaving the party 50 seats short of that threshold. TVK is close behind with leads in 63 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 41. Congress is ahead in 3 seats, and BJP has yet to open its account at this stage of counting.
10:16 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result 2026: The 2021 gap: will the 11,669-vote margin hold in 2026?
Nagercoil's 2021 election was won with a margin of 11,669 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result: DMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. DMK's Austin currently holds the lead with 3,512 votes, ahead of TVK's Bervin Kings G who has gathered 3,081 votes, a margin of 431 votes separating the two. The sitting MLA Gandhi M.R. of BJP is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count.
10:06 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Assembly Election Results 2026: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes
The votes being counted in Nagercoil 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.
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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.
Nagercoil is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 254,201 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 72.0% was recorded in the 2021 election. 20 candidates are contesting in 2026: Austin (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Gandhi M R (Bharatiya Janata Party), Muthukumar M (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Antony Michael J (Viro Ke Vir Indian Party), Salate Kanagaraj A (Naam Indiar Party), Dino T (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Nagarajan L (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), Bervin Kings G (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Vallimayil P (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Red Star), Ajith Kumar A (Independent), Gunasekaran S (Independent), Sivakumar A (Independent), Suyambulingam A (Independent), Suyambulingam P (Independent), Dinesh (Independent), Nagoor Meeran Peer Mohamed U (Independent), Mohideen Faigee Alias Soorankudy Faigee (Independent), Retna Mony S (Independent), Vairam Pillai S (Independent), and Jebarson S (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Gandhi M.R. of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Nagercoil with a margin of 11,669 votes. The runner-up was N Suresh Ranjan of the DMK. In 2016, N Suresh Ranjan of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 20,956 votes. round-by-round trends from Nagercoil 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.