Periyakulam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Sabari Iyngaran G wins by 19,321 vote margin
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Periyakulam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s Sabari Iyngaran G wins by 19,321 vote margin

Sakthivel P. (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), Vimala R. (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Dr Kathirkamu K. (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam), Sabari Iyngaran G. (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Marisamy V. (Puthiya Tamilagam), Ranjeeth Kumar J. (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abitha M. (Independent), Kumar S. (Independent), Sanmugavel K. (Independent), Selvaraj R. (Independent), Palanichamy T. (Independent), Mohanraj A.C. (P.T) (Independent), and Vairamuthu D. (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Periyakulam 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. Periyakulam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, K.S.Saravanakumaar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 21,321 votes. The 2016 winner was K. Kathirkamu of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Periyakulam in 2026.
15:05 (IST) May 06
Periyakulam Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s Sabari Iyngaran G wins by 19,321 vote margin
In Periyakulam, Sabari Iyngaran G of TVK secured victory with 85,656 votes, defeating VCK’s Sakthivel P by a margin of 19,321 votes. AMMK candidate Dr Kathirkamu K finished third with 44,521 votes, as the constituency witnessed a clear mandate ending in a TVK win.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Andipatti Election Results 2026: DMK's Maharajan.A leads with 7,327-vote margin
In Andipatti, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Maharajan.A is currently leading with 63,310 votes, holding a margin of 7,327 over AIADMK's Logirajan.A, who has gathered 55,983 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's A.Maharajan. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
18:18 (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 is placed second with a tally of 51, having won 6 seats and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed yet.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result 2026: TVK's Sabari Iyngaran leads with 9,777-vote margin
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TVK candidate Sabari Iyngaran G., a 28-year-old postgraduate, is currently leading with 64,666 votes, holding a margin of 9,777 over VCK's Sakthivel P., who has accumulated 54,889 votes so far. The sitting DMK legislator K.S.Saravanakumaar is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
17:56 (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 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Bodinayakanur Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Narayanasamy V.T. leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In Bodinayakanur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Narayanasamy V.T., aged 65, is currently leading the count. DMK's Panneerselvam.O is trailing in the contest, with a gap of 33,926 votes separating the two at this stage. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's O.Panneerselvam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
17:34 (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, with 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 yet, while BJP and Congress are leading in 3 each.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: TVK's Sabari Iyngaran leads with 7,957-vote margin
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, but the contest has drawn attention with TVK's Sabari Iyngaran G. holding a lead of 7,957 votes over VCK's Sakthivel P., who has accumulated 52,825 votes so far. Sabari Iyngaran G., 28, a postgraduate with a clean record, is currently at 60,782 votes as counting continues in this seat.
17:11 (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 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads in hand.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: TVK's Jeganathmishra Pla leads by a narrow margin
In the Cumbum constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Jeganathmishra Pla is currently leading with 47,849 votes, holding a margin of 1,605 votes over DMK's Eramakrishnan N, who has accumulated 46,244 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's N.Eramakrishnan. Counting is still under way and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
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 the majority mark stands at 118. TVK holds a tally of 116 seats, with 8 declared wins and leads in 108 more, leaving the party just 2 seats short of a majority if current trends hold. DMK sits at a tally of 48, with 6 wins and leads in 42 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins confirmed yet.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's Sabari Iyngaran G. currently leading the race with 53,327 votes against VCK's Sakthivel P., who is trailing at 48,396 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,931 votes. The sitting DMK legislator K.S.Saravanakumaar is not among the candidates in the current count.
16:27 (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 won 14 seats outright and is leading in 85 more, bringing its tally to 99. Congress and its allies are leading in 19 seats with no wins declared yet, trailing well behind the front-runner. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 seats, with 1 won and 7 leads in hand.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Cumbum Election Results 2026: TVK's Jeganathmishra Pla leads DMK by 2,637 votes
In Cumbum, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Jeganathmishra Pla is currently leading with 41,141 votes, holding a margin of 2,637 over DMK's Eramakrishnan N, who has gathered 38,504 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's N.Eramakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:06 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 134 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 134 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 136 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly. The majority mark stands at 118, and if these leads hold, TVK would comfortably cross it. AIADMK has a tally of 45 seats, all leads, while DMK is at 36 across leads and wins. Counting continues across the state.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: TVK's Sabari Iyngaran leads with 3,844 votes
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate with a star flag appears in the current count, so the update draws from the available contest picture. TVK's Sabari Iyngaran G., 28, is currently leading with 47,589 votes, holding a margin of 3,844 over VCK's Sakthivel P., who stands at 43,745 votes. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared for this seat.
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, bringing its tally to 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
Andipatti Election Results 2026: TVK's Pandi.V trails DMK's Maharajan.A in early count
In the Andipatti constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Maharajan.A is currently leading the count with 45,652 votes, while TVK's Pandi.V trails with 37,606 votes. This puts the margin between the two at 8,046 votes in favour of Maharajan.A at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's A.Maharajan, who is contesting as the DMK candidate in this election. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:22 (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, currently 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 a tally of 35, while DMK is leading in 29 seats with 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.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: TVK's Sabari Iyngaran leads with a narrow margin
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by the numbers on the board. TVK's Sabari Iyngaran G., 28, a postgraduate with a clean record, is leading with 28,177 votes. VCK's Sakthivel P. is trailing at 26,293 votes, leaving a margin of 1,884 votes between the two as counting 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 outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a combined tally of 23. SPA, trailing well behind, 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 in the union territory.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Bodinayakanur Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Narayanasamy V.T. leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In Bodinayakanur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Narayanasamy V.T. is currently leading in the constituency as counting continues. DMK's Panneerselvam.O, with 36,796 votes, is trailing in the contest, while Narayanasamy V.T. has accumulated 15,878 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's O.Panneerselvam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 seven seats ahead of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 48 seats, while DMK is leading in 39 seats with one seat already declared in its favour. Counting is still underway across the state.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: TVK's Sabari Iyngaran leads with a slim margin
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by the numbers alone. TVK's Sabari Iyngaran G., a 28-year-old postgraduate with a clean record, is currently leading with 28,177 votes. VCK's Sakthivel P. is trailing close behind at 26,293 votes, keeping the margin between the two at just 1,884 votes as counting continues.
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 ahead of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is trailing in 42. With no seats declared yet, counting remains in progress and the final shape of the Tamil Nadu assembly is still emerging.
13:43 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in Periyakulam, one of Tamil Nadu's assembly constituencies, as votes are being tallied and the picture continues to take shape. The sitting legislator from this seat is K.S.Saravanakumaar of DMK, who had held the constituency in the previous term. No result has been declared yet, and the final outcome remains to be seen as the count progresses.
13:09 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of 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 115 constituencies, leaving it just three seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 seats, while DMK is leading in 41. No party has crossed the majority mark as results continue to come in.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TVK's Sabari Iyngaran G. is currently leading with 13,736 votes, holding a margin of 2,868 over VCK's Sakthivel P., who has gathered 10,868 votes so far. The sitting seat, held by DMK's K.S.Saravanakumaar, adds another layer of interest to how the final numbers eventually settle here.
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 no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway in the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Sabari Iyngaran G. currently holds the lead with 7,075 votes against VCK's Sakthivel P., who has gathered 5,494 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 1,581 votes at this stage, with the result yet to be declared.
11:44 (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. With no seats declared yet, the count remains in motion, though TVK's lead is substantial enough to place it firmly on course for a majority at this stage.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In Periyakulam, counting is still underway with TVK's Sabari Iyngaran G. currently leading the seat with 7,075 votes against VCK's Sakthivel P., who has tallied 5,494 votes, leaving a margin of 1,581 between the two. The sitting DMK legislator K.S.Saravanakumaar does not figure among the candidates reported so far in 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 these leads hold. DMK is leading in 35 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 25. BJP is leading in 2 constituencies. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In Periyakulam, counting is underway with no result declared yet. The constituency, held by DMK's K.S.Saravanakumaar, is among the seats being closely watched in Tamil Nadu this election cycle. Early trends are still emerging as votes continue to be tallied across the segment.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Results 2026: TVK's Sabari Iyngaran leads by 931 votes
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabari Iyngaran G. is currently leading with 3,583 votes, holding a margin of 931 over VCK's Sakthivel P., who has gathered 2,652 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.S.Saravanakumaar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Periyakulam assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where no star flag is active among the candidates in the current round. The sitting DMK legislator K.S.Saravanakumaar is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Periyakulam, constituency number 199, remains in progress with results yet to be declared as the tally continues to develop.
09:25 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Assembly Election Results 2026: 2016, 2021, 2026: Periyakulam's count adds the next chapter
Periyakulam saw K. Kathirkamu of the AIADMK win in 2016, followed by K.S.Saravanakumaar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
09:24 (IST) May 04
DMK leads in Tamil Nadu but majority mark still distant
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a party needs 118 to secure a majority. DMK holds the early advantage, leading in 69 seats so far, though it still needs 49 more to reach that mark. TVK is showing a presence in 32 constituencies, while AIADMK is leading in 15. Congress is ahead in one seat at this stage of counting.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result 2026: 21,321 votes separated winner from runner-up in 2021 — what about 2026?
Periyakulam's 2021 election was won with a margin of 21,321 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Periyakulam assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where no candidate has yet pulled decisively ahead as the tally continues to build. The sitting DMK legislator K.S.Saravanakumaar is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Early trends from this constituency are still taking shape, with the final picture expected to emerge as more rounds are completed.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Results: How Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is positioned in Periyakulam
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded Sabari Iyngaran G. in Periyakulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result 2026: TVK's Sabari Iyngaran G. leads early count
In the Periyakulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabari Iyngaran G., aged 28, is currently leading in the early stages of counting. Independent candidate Selvaraj R. is also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by DMK's K.S.Saravanakumaar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
08:55 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Result 2026: SC-reserved constituency: how Periyakulam fits into the broader picture
Periyakulam is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 13 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
08:45 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi in the Periyakulam contest
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Vimala R. in Periyakulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:35 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Periyakulam's count concludes
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Periyakulam, 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 Periyakulam.
08:25 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Results: Periyakulam's result adds to Tamil Nadu's state-wide picture
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Periyakulam's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
08:15 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Results: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi's stake in May 4 Periyakulam count
The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi has fielded Sakthivel P. in Periyakulam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:05 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Assembly Election Results 2026: Sakthivel P. (VCK) awaits the round-wise verdict
Sakthivel P., contesting on a Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Periyakulam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:55 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Elections 2026: State-wide trends and what Periyakulam adds to the picture
As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Periyakulam's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:45 (IST) May 04
Periyakulam Election Results: Independents in the fray: Periyakulam's non-party contestants
7 independent candidates are also in the fray in Periyakulam — including Abitha M., Kumar S., Sanmugavel K. and 4 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.
Periyakulam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Sakthivel P. (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi), Vimala R. (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Dr Kathirkamu K. (Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam), Sabari Iyngaran G. (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Marisamy V. (Puthiya Tamilagam), Ranjeeth Kumar J. (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abitha M. (Independent), Kumar S. (Independent), Sanmugavel K. (Independent), Selvaraj R. (Independent), Palanichamy T. (Independent), Mohanraj A.C. (P.T) (Independent), and Vairamuthu D. (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.S.Saravanakumaar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Periyakulam with a margin of 21,321 votes. The runner-up was M. Murugan of the AIADMK. In 2016, K. Kathirkamu of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 14,350 votes. round-by-round trends from Periyakulam 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.