Pollachi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s K Nithyanandhan wins by 4,627 vote margin
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Pollachi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s K Nithyanandhan wins by 4,627 vote margin

C.M. Aruchamy (Bahujan Samaj Party), N. Senthil Kumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), K. Nithyanandhan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pollachi V. Jayaraman (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), G. Ramanathan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), V. Karthikeyan (Independent), P. Nagaraj (Independent), T. Nithyanantham (Independent), K. Nithyanandan (Independent), M. Jayaprathap (Independent), S. Jeyaram (Independent), M. Jayaram (Independent), and M. Jayaraman (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Pollachi 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. Pollachi is a General constituency under the Pollachi Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Pollachi V. Jayaraman of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 1,725 votes. The 2016 winner was Pollachi V Jayaraman of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Pollachi in 2026.
15:29 (IST) May 06
Pollachi Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s K Nithyanandhan wins by 4,627 vote margin
In Pollachi, K Nithyanandhan of DMK secured victory with 62,013 votes, defeating AIADMK’s Pollachi V Jayaraman by a margin of 4,627 votes. TVK candidate G Ramanathan finished third with 53,819 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought three-cornered contest ending in a DMK win.
15:28 (IST) May 06
Polur Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s Abishek R wins by 227 vote margin
In Polur, Abishek R of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured a razor-thin victory, polling 67,961 votes and defeating DMDK’s Saravanan P by just 227 votes. PMK’s Baskaran C R finished third with 61,444 votes in a tightly fought contest.
15:11 (IST) May 06
Pollachi Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s K Nithyanandhan wins by 4,627 vote margin
In Pollachi, K Nithyanandhan of DMK secured victory with 62,013 votes, defeating AIADMK’s Pollachi V Jayaraman by a margin of 4,627 votes. TVK candidate G Ramanathan finished third with 53,819 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought three-cornered contest ending in a DMK win.
18:19 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5, trailing well behind the NDA. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Valparai Election Result 2026: DMK candidate wins as ADMK's sitting MLA misses top 3
DMK candidate Kutty (Alias) Sudhakar. A wins the Valparai seat in Tamil Nadu, securing 54,671 votes to edge out TVK's Dr. Sridharan. A, who polled 45,300 votes. The winning margin stands at 9,371 votes. The seat was currently held by ADMK's Amulkandasami T K, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Amulkandasami T K's term as the ADMK MLA.
17:57 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, leading in 103 seats and having won 10, for a tally of 113 across the 234-seat house where 118 is the majority mark. Five more seats would take the party past that threshold if these leads hold. DMK, with 6 wins and leads in 45 constituencies, sits on a tally of 51, while AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a win yet.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: DMK leads as incumbent AIADMK trails
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's K. Nithyanandhan holds the lead with 61,870 votes, while sitting MLA Pollachi V. Jayaraman of AIADMK is trailing at 57,184 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,686 votes as tallying continues in this keenly watched seat.
17:35 (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 the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Kinathukadavu Election Results 2026: TVK's Vignesh K leads with 11,710-vote margin
In Kinathukadavu, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vignesh K is currently leading with 99,950 votes, holding an 11,710-vote margin over DMK's Sabari Karthikeyan K.V.K.S, who has tallied 88,240 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Damodaran S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
17:13 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 114 seats
TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, leading in 104 seats and having won 10, for a tally of 114 across the 234-seat house where 118 are needed for a majority. That leaves the party just four seats short of the majority mark if its leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no seats won so far.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: DMK leads as AIADMK incumbent trails
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's K. Nithyanandhan holds the lead with 61,712 votes, while sitting AIADMK legislator Pollachi V. Jayaraman is trailing at 56,933 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,779 votes as the contest in this Tamil Nadu seat continues to unfold.
16:51 (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 threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats, comprising 20 declared wins and leads in 77 more. The Congress-led alliance has a tally of 21 seats, all from current leads, and needs 43 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 seats in Assam.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Valparai Election Result 2026: DMK candidate Kutty (Alias) Sudhakar. A wins the seat
DMK candidate Kutty (Alias) Sudhakar. A has won the Valparai assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, securing 54,671 votes to claim victory. TVK's Dr. Sridharan. A finished second with 45,300 votes, leaving a final margin of 9,371 votes between the two. The seat was currently held by ADMK's Amulkandasami T K, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Amulkandasami T K's term as the MLA.
16:29 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, one seat short of majority mark
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu with a tally of 119 seats across the 234-seat assembly, sitting just one short of the 118-seat majority mark as counting continues. Of that tally, 3 seats are declared wins while leads are held in 116 constituencies. AIADMK is placed second with a tally of 50 seats, all in leads, while DMK holds a tally of 42 seats including 3 confirmed wins.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: DMK leads as incumbent AIADMK trails
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's K. Nithyanandhan holds the lead with 56,097 votes, while sitting MLA Pollachi V. Jayaraman of AIADMK is trailing at 53,366 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,731 votes, keeping this contest closely watched as tallying continues.
16:07 (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 4 seats outright and holds leads in 212 more, giving it a tally of 216. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Kinathukadavu Election Results 2026: TVK's Vignesh K leads with 13,039-vote margin
In Kinathukadavu, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vignesh K is currently leading with 95,714 votes, holding a margin of 13,039 over DMK's Sabari Karthikeyan K.V.K.S, who has tallied 82,675 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Damodaran S, 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.
15:45 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 138 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is out in front with a tally of 138 seats, having won 1 and leading in 137 others, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if these leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with a tally of 39 seats, while DMK has a tally of 38 seats across its won and leading count.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: DMK's Nithyanandhan leads as incumbent trails
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag, so the count speaks for itself. DMK's K. Nithyanandhan is currently leading with 49,953 votes, holding a margin of 1,326 over the sitting legislator Pollachi V. Jayaraman of AIADMK, who has polled 48,627 votes and is trailing at this stage. The incumbent, a 72-year-old Doctorate holder with five criminal cases on record, is facing a tight contest as counting continues.
15:24 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Results 2026: DMK's Nithyanandhan leads by narrow 1,326-vote margin
In Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate K. Nithyanandhan is currently leading with 49,953 votes, holding a margin of 1,326 over his nearest rival. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Pollachi V. Jayaraman, who is trailing with 48,627 votes in what remains a closely contested count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this constituency.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Singanallur Election Result 2026: TVK's Sri Giri Prasath leads with 11,164-vote margin
In Singanallur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate K.S.Sri Giri Prasath is currently leading with 36,681 votes, holding an 11,164-vote margin over AIADMK's K.R.Jayaram, who is trailing at 25,517 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Jayaram, K.R. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
15:01 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 146 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 31 seats, including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.
14:57 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Assembly Election Results: AIADMK’s V. Jayaraman leads in Pollachi constituency
In the Pollachi constituency, AIADMK candidate Pollachi V. Jayaraman has emerged as the frontrunner as vote counting continues. Key contenders, including DMK’s K. Nithyanandhan, TVK’s G. Ramanathan, NTK’s N. Senthil Kumar, and BSP’s C.M. Aruchamy, are currently trailing. Several independent candidates, along with NOTA, also remain behind in the race. The counting process is still underway, and the final outcome will be determined in the remaining rounds.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Incumbent Jayaraman leads by a slender 535 votes
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, the sitting AIADMK legislator Pollachi V. Jayaraman is currently leading the count with 44,462 votes, holding a narrow margin of 535 over DMK's K. Nithyanandhan, who has accumulated 43,927 votes. The 72-year-old doctorate holder, who carries five criminal cases on record, is defending his seat in what has turned into an extremely tight contest with the result yet to be declared.
14:17 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 123 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 123 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party ahead of the 118-seat majority mark by five seats if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 50 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. With no seats formally declared yet, the count across Tamil Nadu remains in motion.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Incumbent Jayaraman leads by narrow 535 votes
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, but the sitting MLA is very much at the centre of this contest. AIADMK incumbent Pollachi V. Jayaraman, 72, who holds a Doctorate, is leading with 44,462 votes against DMK's K. Nithyanandhan, who has accumulated 43,927 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 535 votes, keeping this one of the tightest races to watch as counting continues.
13:33 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 42 seats. Counting is still underway and no seats have been declared yet across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Incumbent leads in tight Tamil Nadu contest
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting legislator Pollachi V. Jayaraman of AIADMK is currently leading, holding a margin of 1,321 votes over DMK's K. Nithyanandhan, who has accumulated 38,395 votes so far. Jayaraman, who holds a Doctorate and is contesting from the General category, has gathered 39,716 votes as counting continues.
12:49 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, leaving the party just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 53 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 45 seats. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Incumbent Jayaraman leads with narrow margin
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting AIADMK legislator Pollachi V. Jayaraman, who holds a doctorate and is contesting on his incumbent record, is currently leading with 30,538 votes. DMK's K. Nithyanandhan is trailing close behind at 28,609 votes, leaving a margin of just 1,929 votes between the two as tallying continues.
12:07 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 117 seats, one short of majority mark 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 117 constituencies, just one seat away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 64 seats, while DMK is leading in 35. No results have been declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads convert as counting progresses.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Incumbent leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting legislator, Pollachi V. Jayaraman of AIADMK, is currently leading with 24,554 votes, holding a margin of 2,077 over DMK's K. Nithyanandhan, who has accumulated 22,477 votes so far. Jayaraman, who holds a doctorate and is 72 years old, continues to defend the seat he currently holds.
11:25 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 172 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is leading in 26 seats, while DMK is ahead in 24. TVK needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet in the state.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Incumbent Jayaraman leads with narrow margin
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with AIADMK's Pollachi V. Jayaraman holding a lead of 998 votes over DMK's K. Nithyanandhan. Jayaraman, the sitting legislator from this seat, has accumulated 13,582 votes so far against Nithyanandhan's 12,584, keeping the contest notably close as tallying continues.
10:44 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark still out of reach
TVK is currently leading in 92 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party 26 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is leading in 63 seats at this stage, while AIADMK holds leads in 35 constituencies. With no seats declared yet across the board, the count remains fluid and the majority mark is still some distance away for the frontrunner.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Incumbent leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting AIADMK legislator Pollachi V. Jayaraman, who holds a Doctorate and is seeking to retain the seat he currently represents, is leading the count at this stage of the proceedings.
10:23 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 68 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Pollachi
Early trends from Pollachi should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
10:03 (IST) May 04
DMK and TVK locked in tight race in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. DMK and TVK are level at 62 leading seats each, with no wins declared yet for either party. AIADMK is currently leading in 39 seats. No party has crossed the halfway mark at this stage, and the race for a majority remains wide open.
09:58 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Pollachi candidate and the 2026 count
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded K. Nithyanandhan in Pollachi. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Incumbent Jayaraman leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Pollachi V. Jayaraman, the sitting legislator who holds a Doctorate and is contesting at 72, is currently leading with 3,724 votes. DMK's K. Nithyanandhan is trailing at 3,080 votes, leaving a margin of 644 votes between the two as tallying continues.
09:48 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Results 2026: 13 candidates in the count May 4
Key candidates contesting in Pollachi include C.M. Aruchamy (BSP), N. Senthil Kumar (NTK), K. Nithyanandhan (DMK), and Pollachi V. Jayaraman (AIADMK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
09:42 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result 2026: AIADMK's Jayaraman leads with 644-vote margin
In the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting AIADMK MLA Pollachi V. Jayaraman is currently leading the count with 3,724 votes, keeping his position at the top as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Pollachi V. Jayaraman, who holds a doctoral degree and is contesting once again. DMK's K. Nithyanandhan is trailing with 3,080 votes, putting the margin between the two at 644 votes at this stage of counting.
09:38 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Results: Pollachi's result adds to Tamil Nadu's state-wide picture
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Pollachi'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.
09:28 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Elections 2026: Pollachi and the Pollachi Lok Sabha connection
Pollachi falls under the Pollachi Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Pollachi area as counting advances.
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 is currently leading in 69 constituencies, leaving it 49 seats short of that mark. TVK is next, leading in 32 seats, while AIADMK is ahead in 15. Congress holds a lead in one seat. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
09:18 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Results: Counting day focus: K. Nithyanandhan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
K. Nithyanandhan, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Pollachi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where the sitting legislator Pollachi V. Jayaraman of AIADMK is among those in the race. The incumbent, who holds a doctorate and has represented this seat, faces a contest as votes are tallied. No result has been declared yet for this Tamil Nadu assembly constituency.
09:08 (IST) May 04
Pollachi Election Results: How All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is positioned in Pollachi
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Pollachi V. Jayaraman in Pollachi. 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
Pollachi Election Result: Independent candidate M. Jayaraman leads over sitting AIADMK MLA
Counting is underway in the Pollachi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Independent candidate M. Jayaraman is currently leading the race. The seat is presently held by AIADMK's Pollachi V. Jayaraman, who is also in the contest and showing as leading at this stage of counting. With vote totals still being tallied, the final margin between the two candidates is yet to emerge as the count 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.
Pollachi is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Pollachi Lok Sabha segment. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: C.M. Aruchamy (Bahujan Samaj Party), N. Senthil Kumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), K. Nithyanandhan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pollachi V. Jayaraman (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), G. Ramanathan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), V. Karthikeyan (Independent), P. Nagaraj (Independent), T. Nithyanantham (Independent), K. Nithyanandan (Independent), M. Jayaprathap (Independent), S. Jeyaram (Independent), M. Jayaram (Independent), and M. Jayaraman (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Pollachi V. Jayaraman of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Pollachi with a margin of 1,725 votes. The runner-up was K. Varadharajan of the DMK. In 2016, Pollachi V Jayaraman of the AIADMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Pollachi 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.