Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Krishna Kumar. S of TVK in the Lead
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Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Krishna Kumar. S of TVK in the Lead

Seelan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Chellaswamy. R (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Ramesh. P (Bharatiya Janata Party), Krishna Kumar. S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Syedali. A (Our Mahathma National Party), Rakesh Kumar. M (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), Vaikundamani. N (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Arul Mani. H (Independent), Krishna Prasad. B (Independent), Durai Raj. S (Independent), and Vasanthi. R (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Padmanabhapuram 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. Padmanabhapuram is a General constituency, with 227,967 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Mano Thangaraj, T. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. The 2016 winner was Mano Thangaraj of the DMK. The 2021 turnout was 74.0%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Padmanabhapuram in 2026.
17:18 (IST) May 06
Padmanabhapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: CPI(M)’s R Chellaswamy wins by 15,569 vote margin
In Padmanabhapuram, R Chellaswamy of CPI(M) emerged victorious, securing 68,938 votes and defeating TVK’s S Krishna Kumar by a margin of 15,569 votes. BJP’s P Ramesh finished third with 44,293 votes, as the constituency went in favour of the Left.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads TVK rival by 3,217 votes
In Killiyoor, Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S is currently leading with 57,913 votes, holding a margin of 3,217 over TVK's Sabin. S, who has accumulated 54,696 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rajesh Kumar S. Counting is still underway and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
18:17 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, five seats short of majority mark
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 five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far, as counting continues across the state.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In Padmanabhapuram, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly segments, counting is still underway with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead at this stage. The sitting seat belongs to the DMK, whose incumbent Mano Thangaraj, T. is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. The final picture from this constituency is yet to emerge.
17:55 (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 won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking 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 hold a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Thalavai Sundaram leads with 4,412-vote margin
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Thalavai Sundaram. N is currently leading with 60,178 votes, holding a margin of 4,412 votes over DMK's Mahesh.R, who has accumulated 55,766 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
17:33 (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 second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far. Counting continues across the state.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Update: Krishna Kumar. S of TVK Holds Lead
In the Padmanabhapuram constituency, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S is currently ahead in the vote count with 47,514 votes. Trailing behind is CPM's Chellaswamy. R, 65, who has secured 60,678 votes, creating a difference of 13,164 votes between the two. Krishna Kumar. S, 33, is running under the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. The counting process is ongoing, and an official result for this seat has not yet been announced.
17:11 (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 leads in 69 more. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in the state.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads TVK rival by 2,570 votes
In Colachal, Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading with 46,136 votes, holding a margin of 2,570 over TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence, who has gathered 43,566 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, which is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:49 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, two seats short of majority mark
TVK is the front-runner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 116 seats — with 8 declared wins and leads in 108 more — leaving the party just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed second with a tally of 48, having won 6 and leading in 42. AIADMK is in the mix with leads in 47 constituencies, yet to open its won-seat account.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In Padmanabhapuram, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched constituencies, TVK's Krishna Kumar. S is currently leading the count. The sitting seat, previously held by DMK's Mano Thangaraj, T., is seeing a tight contest as votes continue to be tallied. With results yet to be declared, the final picture in this constituency is still taking shape.
16:27 (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 stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 still in progress.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Thalavai Sundaram leads with 5,180-vote margin
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Thalavai Sundaram. N is currently leading with 47,506 votes, holding a margin of 5,180 votes over DMK's Mahesh.R, who has gathered 42,326 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
16:06 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 134 seats, on course for 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 134 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats and putting it well on course to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 45 seats, all leads and no declared wins. DMK has a tally of 36, with 3 won and 33 leading.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Update: TVK Ahead as Vote Count Progresses
In Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK's Krishna Kumar. S is currently in the lead with 36,183 votes. However, CPM's Chellaswamy. R is trailing with 46,392 votes in the overall tally. The current difference between the two candidates is 10,209 votes. Notably, the incumbent DMK legislator Mano Thangaraj, T. is not appearing in the current vote count for this constituency.
15:44 (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 threshold if current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, giving it a combined tally of 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, putting its tally at 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 20 seats, with 8 won and 12 leads.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Result 2026: TVK's Sabin. S leads by a narrow 151 votes
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabin. S is currently leading with 40,255 votes, holding a slender margin of 151 votes over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has accumulated 40,104 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rajesh Kumar S, who is among the candidates reflected in the leading positions but trails the TVK candidate by a thin margin as counting continues.
15:22 (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 declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Update: Krishna Kumar. S of TVK Holds Lead in Tamil Nadu
In the Padmanabhapuram constituency, TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S is currently ahead in the vote count. The 33-year-old has secured 28,984 votes, while CPM's Chellaswamy. R is behind with 36,977 votes. This puts the current margin between them at 7,993 votes. The counting process is ongoing, and a final result for this Tamil Nadu seat has not yet been announced.
14:59 (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, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, leading in 25 constituencies with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in Assam.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Vilavancode Election Update: Michael Kumar K (TVK) Holds Lead, Praveen T.T (Congress) Trails
In the Vilavancode constituency, TVK's Michael Kumar K is currently showing as LEADING with 20,358 votes. Congress's Praveen T.T is listed as TRAILING with 32,644 votes. The seat was previously held by Congress's Vijayadharani S, who is not currently in the top positions as the counting progresses.
14:37 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 125 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 125 constituencies — just seven short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 48 seats, while DMK holds leads in 39 seats with one already declared in its favour. Counting remains in progress, and no party has crossed the majority mark yet.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead at this stage. The constituency, currently represented by DMK's Mano Thangaraj, T., is watching a closely contested count. No result has been declared yet, and the final picture from this Tamil Nadu seat is expected to emerge as the remaining rounds are tallied.
14:15 (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 a tally of 84, with 8 seats won and leads in 76 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 3 seats and leading in 35. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats in the state.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result 2026: TVK's Bervin Kings G leads narrowly in tight contest
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Bervin Kings G is currently leading the count with 25,052 votes, while DMK's Austin is trailing close behind at 25,826 votes, keeping the margin razor-thin at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Gandhi M.R., who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:53 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with majority mark in sight
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 122 constituencies, putting it just past the majority threshold at this stage of counting. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 51 seats, while DMK holds leads in 42. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is under way in Padmanabhapuram, constituency number 232 in Tamil Nadu, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Krishna Kumar. S is currently leading the race. The sitting seat is held by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, whose incumbent Mano Thangaraj, T. is not among the candidates in the current count. The contest in this constituency remains open as votes continue to be tallied.
13:31 (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 has won 6 seats and is leading in 17 more, giving it a tally of 23. If those leads hold, the NDA would cross the majority mark comfortably. 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 3 seats in Puducherry.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Result 2026: DMK's Mahesh.R leads by over 4,000 votes
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Mahesh.R is currently leading with 27,512 votes, holding a margin of 4,373 votes over TVK's Madhavan.S.R, who has accumulated 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 underway and no result has been declared yet.
13:09 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 3 more seats for majority
TVK is currently leading in 115 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, leaving the party just three seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 constituencies, while DMK is trailing further behind with 41 seats in its column. Counting is still in progress across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark yet.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in Padmanabhapuram, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly constituencies. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Krishna Kumar. S is currently leading the contest, while the sitting DMK legislator Mano Thangaraj, T. is not among the candidates in the current count. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied.
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 stands at 64, the NDA is 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
Kanniyakumari Election Result 2026: DMK's Mahesh.R leads by over 4,000 votes
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Mahesh.R is currently leading with 22,259 votes, holding an advantage 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 no result has been declared yet.
12:27 (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 holds leads in 40 constituencies. Counting is still underway, and the final picture across all 234 seats is yet to take shape.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK's Krishna Kumar leads early count
In the Padmanabhapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway and TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S is currently leading with 14,537 votes. CPM's Chellaswamy. R is trailing at 17,015 votes, keeping the contest close with a margin of 2,478 votes separating the two. Krishna Kumar. S, 33, is a first-time contender from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, while the sitting seat is held by the DMK. Counting continues and the final result is yet to be declared.
12:05 (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 currently leading in 171 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
11:44 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 155 constituencies and sitting well above the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 44 seats, needing 74 more to reach the halfway threshold. DMK is leading in 23 seats at this stage, while others account for the remaining seats in a count still very much in motion.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead at this stage. The constituency, currently represented by DMK's Mano Thangaraj, T., is watching a closely contested count. No result has been declared yet, and the final picture will emerge as the remaining rounds are tallied.
11:23 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 63 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, placing it 8 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet as counting continues.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Results 2026: TVK's Sabin. S leads Congress candidate by 1,798 votes
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabin. S is currently leading with 7,917 votes, holding a margin of 1,798 over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has accumulated 6,119 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rajesh Kumar S, who is trailing in the ongoing count. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
11:02 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 146 constituencies — well past the majority mark of 118. DMK is leading in 35 seats, while AIADMK holds leads in 25. With no seats formally declared yet, counting is still underway, and TVK would need those leads to hold to confirm a majority in the state.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK's Krishna Kumar. S leads early count
In the Padmanabhapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S currently leading the race. At 33 years old, he has accumulated 4,350 votes so far, with CPM's Chellaswamy. R trailing at 4,580 votes in the early stages. No star flag is active in the candidate list, so this update draws from constituency-level and available candidate data as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu seat.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Update: Krishna Kumar. S of TVK Holds Early Lead
Early vote counts in Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu, show TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S in the lead with 4,350 votes. CPM's Chellaswamy. R is currently in second place with 4,580 votes, creating a 230-vote difference between them. The incumbent DMK candidate, Mano Thangaraj, T., is not currently among the top three contenders. Vote counting continues, and a final result has not yet been announced.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result: TVK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In Padmanabhapuram, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Krishna Kumar. S holds the lead at this stage, while the sitting DMK legislator Mano Thangaraj, T. watches from the sidelines as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Result 2026: TVK's Krishna Kumar. S leads with 188-vote margin
In the Padmanabhapuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S is currently leading with 2,138 votes, holding a margin of 188 over CPM's Chellaswamy. R, who has accumulated 1,950 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Mano Thangaraj, T., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads early in Colachal
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading as counting gets underway. 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. Anthony Muthu. S.M of CPI(ML)(L) is also showing in the early count. Vote tallies are yet to reflect final figures as the count continues.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Results: Ramesh. P's BJP tally being counted in Padmanabhapuram
Ramesh. P, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Padmanabhapuram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:49 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Padmanabhapuram
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Ramesh. P in Padmanabhapuram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:39 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election Results: The independent factor in Padmanabhapuram's count
4 independent candidates are also in the fray in Padmanabhapuram — including Arul Mani. H, Krishna Prasad. B, Durai Raj. S and 1 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
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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.
Padmanabhapuram is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. The constituency has 227,967 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 74.0% was recorded in the 2021 election. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Seelan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Chellaswamy. R (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Ramesh. P (Bharatiya Janata Party), Krishna Kumar. S (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Syedali. A (Our Mahathma National Party), Rakesh Kumar. M (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), Vaikundamani. N (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Arul Mani. H (Independent), Krishna Prasad. B (Independent), Durai Raj. S (Independent), and Vasanthi. R (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Mano Thangaraj, T. of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Padmanabhapuram. In 2016, Mano Thangaraj of the DMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Padmanabhapuram 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.