Tenkasi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Dr. Kalai Kathiravan wins by 10,299 vote margin
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Tenkasi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Dr. Kalai Kathiravan wins by 10,299 vote margin

Isaki Pandian (Bahujan Samaj Party), Kalai Kathiravan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Selva Mohandas Pandian (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), P. Pushpalatha (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Gomathi Sankar (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), R. Selvakumar (Naam Indiar Party), S.Thirumalai Kumar (Puthiya Tamilagam), M.Poosa Durai (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), S.Manogaran (Kamarajar Deseeya Congress), A. Rajaprakash (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Ganeshan. S (Independent), K.M.Kaliappan (Independent), R.Krishnan (Independent), Shahul Hameed (Independent), S. Thangapalam (Independent), Durairaj (Independent), P.Noble Krishna (Independent), G. Poorana Selvan (Independent), M. Ponnudurai (Independent), A.Mariappan (Independent), K.Muthu (Independent), and R. Ramkumar (Independent) — 22 candidates contesting from Tenkasi 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. Tenkasi is a General constituency under the Tenkasi Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Palani Nadar.S of the Congress won by a margin of 370 votes. Dr Kalai Kathiravan wins for DMK, registers 10,299-vote lead.
22:57 (IST) May 06
Tenkasi Assembly Election Results 2026: DMK’s Dr. Kalai Kathiravan wins by 10,299 vote margin
In Tenkasi, Dr. Kalai Kathiravan of DMK secured victory after polling 79,699 votes and defeating AIADMK’s S. Selva Mohandas Pandian by a margin of 10,299 votes. TVK candidate A. Rajaprakash finished third with 55,543 votes.
11:48 (IST) May 05
Dr Kalai Kathiravan wins for DMK, registers 10,299-vote lead
In Tenkasi, Dr Kalai Kathiravan of DMK secured a clear victory, polling 79,699 votes and defeating AIADMK’s S Selva Mohandas Pandian by a margin of 10,299 votes. TVK’s A Rajaprakash finished third with 55,543 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of DMK.
18:16 (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 those leads hold. The party has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 168, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, for a tally of 106, trailing the current pace. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result 2026: Paul Manoj Pandian leads with 6,439-vote margin
In the Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK candidate Paul Manoj Pandian is currently leading with 63,298 votes, holding a margin of 6,439 votes over AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran, who has gathered 56,859 votes so far. Pandian, who holds a Doctorate and is the incumbent MLA for this seat, is ahead as counting continues with the result yet to be declared.
17:54 (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, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — just five short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 won and 45 leading. AIADMK is in the contest with 47 leads and no wins confirmed yet, while NDA has a combined tally of 55 across its constituents. Counting continues.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: DMK's Dr.Kalai Kathiravan leads with 58,407 votes
In Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi constituency, DMK candidate Dr.Kalai Kathiravan is currently ahead in the vote count with 58,407 votes. He's leading TVK's A. Rajaprakash, who has secured 40,222 votes so far. The current lead is 18,185 votes, and counting is still in progress, with no official result declared for this seat yet.
17:32 (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 — 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in Assam.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result 2026: Paul Manoj Pandian leads with 6,439-vote margin
In the Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK candidate Paul Manoj Pandian is currently leading the count with 63,298 votes. The seat is currently held by Paul Manoj Pandian, who switched to DMK and is now ahead of AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran, who has accumulated 56,859 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,439 votes, with counting still under way.
17:10 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs four more seats for majority
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 — just four short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is in the mix with leads in 47 constituencies, while counting continues across the state.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: DMK's Dr.Kalai Kathiravan leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In Tenkasi, counting is still under way with DMK candidate Dr.Kalai Kathiravan currently holding the lead over TVK's A. Rajaprakash. The constituency, which falls under Tamil Nadu, has not yet returned a declared result. The sitting seat was last held by Congress's Palani Nadar.S, though the contest at this stage is being shaped by the two candidates in the frame.
16:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority. BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 201 seats — comprising 8 won and 193 seats where it is currently leading. TMC, which is trailing, has a tally of 83 seats, with 1 won and 82 seats where it is leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 9 seats in the state.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Results 2026: Paul Manoj Pandian leads with 6,654-vote margin
In the Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting DMK candidate Paul Manoj Pandian is currently leading the count with 57,781 votes. The seat is currently held by Paul Manoj Pandian, who switched to DMK and is now ahead of AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran, who has accumulated 51,127 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 6,654 votes, with counting still in progress.
16:26 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu with tally crossing majority mark
TVK is ahead in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, with a tally of 124 seats — 3 declared wins and leads in 121 constituencies — crossing the majority mark of 118. If these leads hold, TVK would be on course for a majority in the state. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 49 seats, while DMK holds leads in 36 seats with 3 wins confirmed.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Tenkasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with results yet to be declared. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's A. Rajaprakash currently holds the lead in the seat, while the sitting legislator Palani Nadar.S of Congress is not among the top candidates reflected in the current count. The final outcome for this Tamil Nadu assembly seat remains to be seen as tallying progresses.
16:04 (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 37 seats and is leading in 47 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Results 2026: Paul Manoj Pandian leads with a narrow margin
In Alangulam, Tamil Nadu, the sitting MLA Paul Manoj Pandian is currently leading under the DMK banner with 46,891 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Paul Manoj Pandian, who has since switched to DMK and is now contesting on that ticket. AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran is trailing with 44,843 votes, leaving a margin of just 2,048 votes between the two as counting continues.
15:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 142 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 141 constituencies and having won one, putting its tally at 142 seats. That figure already clears the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 38, having won 3 and leading in 35. AIADMK is leading in 36 seats with no wins confirmed so far, while BJP is leading in 3 and Congress has won 1.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Tenkasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's A. Rajaprakash holds the lead at this stage, while the sitting seat held by Congress incumbent Palani Nadar.S adds an interesting dimension to the contest. Voters in this southern Tamil Nadu seat are watching closely as the numbers continue to come in.
15:20 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 4 declared wins and leads in 95 constituencies. Congress is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result: Paul Manoj Pandian leads by a narrow margin
In the Alangulam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's Paul Manoj Pandian currently leading the race. The sitting MLA, who previously held the seat under a different party banner, is now contesting on a DMK ticket and holds a slender margin of 291 votes over AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran, who is trailing with 36,961 votes against Pandian's 36,670, as per the latest trends available.
14:58 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 147 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 147 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well ahead of the 118-seat majority mark with a tally that already crosses it if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 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.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Tenkasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK's A. Rajaprakash currently holds the lead, while the sitting seat was last held by Congress's Palani Nadar.S. The contest here remains open as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.
14:36 (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 trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 7 seats and is leading in 31. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result: Paul Manoj Pandian leads in tight Alangulam count
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14:23 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result 2026: DMK's Dr Kalai Kathiravan holds commanding lead with 35,544 votes
In Tenkasi, Dr Kalai Kathiravan (DMK) has taken a clear lead with 35,544 votes. S Selva Mohandas Pandian (AIADMK) follows with 27,745 votes, trailing by 7,799, while A Rajaprakash (TVK) is third with 23,965 votes as counting continues.
14:14 (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 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 50 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has won a seat outright at this stage.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: DMK's Dr.Kalai Kathiravan leads in Tenkasi
In Tenkasi, counting is still underway with DMK candidate Dr.Kalai Kathiravan currently ahead on 32,799 votes. TVK's A. Rajaprakash is trailing behind by 11,023 votes, having gathered 21,776 votes so far. The sitting seat holder, Congress incumbent Palani Nadar.S, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. The Tenkasi contest remains open as votes continue to be tallied.
13:52 (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 95 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result 2026: Paul Manoj Pandian leads by a narrow 335 votes
In the Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, sitting MLA Paul Manoj Pandian is currently leading under the DMK banner with 31,799 votes. The incumbent, who previously held this seat under AIADMK, is now contesting on a DMK ticket and holds a slender margin of 335 votes over AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran, who has polled 31,464 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.
13:30 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two 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 116 constituencies, just two seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. Congress and BJP are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively at this stage of counting.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: DMK's Dr.Kalai Kathiravan leads in Tenkasi
In the Tenkasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Dr.Kalai Kathiravan is currently leading the count with 30,100 votes, holding a margin of 10,555 votes over TVK's A. Rajaprakash, who has accumulated 19,545 votes so far. With no star flag active among the candidates in this seat, counting continues and no result has been declared yet in this Tamil Nadu assembly constituency.
13:08 (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 trends hold. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 20 more, giving it a tally of 25. The 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 1 seat in Puducherry.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result 2026: Paul Manoj Pandian holds a slim 175-vote lead
The Alangulam constituency in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a nail-biting finish as vote counting continues. DMK's Paul Manoj Pandian, who previously represented AIADMK before switching parties, is currently ahead with 23,774 votes. Hot on his heels is AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran, who has garnered 23,599 votes. The margin is incredibly tight, with only 175 votes separating the two candidates as the tallying progresses.
12:46 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority in Tamil Nadu
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 at 53 seats, while DMK holds leads in 45 constituencies. With counting still under way, no party has crossed the majority mark yet, and the final picture across Tamil Nadu's 234 seats remains to be settled.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: DMK's Kalai Kathiravan leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Tenkasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK candidate Dr.Kalai Kathiravan currently holding the lead. TVK's A. Rajaprakash is trailing in the contest. The sitting seat, previously held by Congress, is seeing a closely watched count as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.
12:24 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala but majority mark still seven seats away
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it seven seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold as counting continues.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result 2026: Vibin Chakkaravarthy of TVK Ahead as Counting Continues
In Alangulam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vibin Chakkaravarthy is currently in the lead with 18,429 votes. The sitting MLA, Paul Manoj Pandian of DMK, is trailing with 19,320 votes. The gap between them is 891 votes, making for a tight race as the counting progresses. Paul Manoj Pandian, who currently holds the seat, is in second place in the ongoing tally.
12:03 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party right at the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 62 constituencies, while DMK is placed third with leads in 36 seats. BJP and Congress are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively at this stage of counting, with no results formally declared yet across the state.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Update: TVK Ahead, DMK Lagging in Tamil Nadu
Counting is in full swing for the Tenkasi constituency in Tamil Nadu, and it's shaping up to be an interesting race with no major star candidates in the current lineup. A. Rajaprakash from TVK is currently in the lead with 12,317 votes. Trailing behind is Dr. Kalai Kathiravan of the DMK, who has secured 13,898 votes. The current gap between them stands at 1,581 votes. It's worth noting that the incumbent, Palani Nadar.S from Congress, who holds the seat, isn't among the frontrunners at this point.
11:42 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Results 2026: Rajaprakash of TVK Ahead of DMK's Kalai Kathiravan
The Tenkasi constituency sees TVK candidate A. Rajaprakash currently in the lead with 12,317 votes. He's ahead of DMK's Dr. Kalai Kathiravan, who has secured 13,898 votes and is trailing by 1,581 votes. The incumbent, Palani Nadar.S of Congress, is not among the top three candidates at this stage of the counting in this Tamil Nadu seat.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result 2026: TVK's Vibin Chakkaravarthy leads as counting progresses
In the Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vibin Chakkaravarthy is currently leading the count with 9,209 votes, holding a margin of 3,311 votes over AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran, who has gathered 12,520 votes and is trailing in the tally. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Paul Manoj Pandian, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway in the Tenkasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, where S.Selva Mohandas Pandian of AIADMK is currently leading the race. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied. The sitting seat was held by Congress, with Palani Nadar.S as the incumbent, making this a closely watched contest in the state.
11:00 (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 157 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 100 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Tenkasi
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Palani Nadar.S of the Congress won Tenkasi with a margin of 370 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Alangulam Election Result 2026: TVK's Vibin Chakkaravarthy leads as counting progresses
In the Alangulam assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Vibin Chakkaravarthy is currently leading the count. AIADMK's K R P Prabakaran is trailing with 9,455 votes against Chakkaravarthy's 6,820, though the status reflects Chakkaravarthy ahead in the overall tally. The seat is currently held by Paul Manoj Pandian, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the Tenkasi contest
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded S.Selva Mohandas Pandian in Tenkasi. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:39 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark still out of reach
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 78 constituencies against the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is close behind with leads in 71 seats, while AIADMK is placed third with 37. TVK needs 40 more seats to cross the majority mark, and DMK needs 47, with counting still very much in progress across the state.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Results: Awaiting the count: Tenkasi's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Tenkasi, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Tenkasi constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. AIADMK's S.Selva Mohandas Pandian is leading with 6,067 votes, holding a margin of 1,024 over DMK's Dr.Kalai Kathiravan, who has accumulated 5,043 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Tenkasi Election Results: The 2021 margin set the bar — can it hold in 2026?
The 2021 election in Tenkasi was won with a margin of 370 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
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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.
Tenkasi is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Tenkasi Lok Sabha segment. 22 candidates are contesting in 2026: Isaki Pandian (Bahujan Samaj Party), Kalai Kathiravan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Selva Mohandas Pandian (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), P. Pushpalatha (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Gomathi Sankar (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), R. Selvakumar (Naam Indiar Party), S.Thirumalai Kumar (Puthiya Tamilagam), M.Poosa Durai (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), S.Manogaran (Kamarajar Deseeya Congress), A. Rajaprakash (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Ganeshan. S (Independent), K.M.Kaliappan (Independent), R.Krishnan (Independent), Shahul Hameed (Independent), S. Thangapalam (Independent), Durairaj (Independent), P.Noble Krishna (Independent), G. Poorana Selvan (Independent), M. Ponnudurai (Independent), A.Mariappan (Independent), K.Muthu (Independent), and R. Ramkumar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Palani Nadar.S of the Congress won Tenkasi with a margin of 370 votes. The runner-up was Selvamohandoss Pandian of the AIADMK. round-by-round trends from Tenkasi will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. Dr Kalai Kathiravan wins for DMK, registers 10,299-vote lead. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.