Ambasamudram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s Dr Esakki Subaya wins by 10,245 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 20:20:18 IST
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Ambasamudram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s Dr Esakki Subaya wins by 10,245 vote margin

Esakki Subaya (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R.Esaikannan (Bahujan Samaj Party), V.Sivasankaran (Naam Tamilar Katchi), V.P.Durai (Congress), and S.Rajagopal (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) — 5 candidates contesting from Ambasamudram 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. Ambasamudram is a General constituency under the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Esakki Subaya of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 16,915 votes. The 2021 turnout was 72.05%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Ambasamudram in 2026.
16:20 (IST) May 05
Ambasamudram Assembly Election Results 2026: AIADMK’s Dr Esakki Subaya wins by 10,245 vote margin

In Ambasamudram, Dr Esakki Subaya of AIADMK secured a clear victory, polling 65,589 votes and defeating Congress candidate V P Durai by a margin of 10,245 votes. TVK’s S Rajagopal finished third with 53,611 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of AIADMK.

18:29 (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 — just 5 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 Congress has a tally of 4 and BJP stands at 3.
18:18 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues
In the Ambasamudram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya holds the lead with 65,589 votes, while Congress candidate V.P.Durai is trailing at 55,344 votes, leaving a margin of 10,245 votes between the two as the final tally awaits confirmation.
18:07 (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 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, bringing its tally to 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, for a tally of 106, trailing BJP by 73 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Tirunelveli Election Result 2026: TVK's Murughan.R.S. wins the seat
The result is in from Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu. TVK candidate Murughan.R.S. wins the seat with 75,840 votes, finishing ahead of DMK's Subramanian.S, who polled 64,426 votes. The winning margin stands at 11,414 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nainar Nagenthran, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count.
17:45 (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, carrying a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — and sitting just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK follows 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 each leading in 3 seats apiece.
17:34 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues
In the Ambasamudram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya holds the lead with 65,589 votes, while Congress candidate V.P.Durai is trailing at 55,344 votes. The margin between the two stands at 10,245 votes as the final picture in this Tamil Nadu seat continues to take shape.
17:23 (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 the current leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and 69 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.
17:12 (IST) May 04
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17:01 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs four more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 9 declared wins and leads in 105 constituencies — leaving the party just four seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits at a tally of 50, with 6 won and 44 leading. AIADMK is in the contest with 47 leads and no wins confirmed so far, as counting continues across the state.
16:50 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: AIADMK leads as counting continues
In Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya holding the lead at 65,589 votes against Congress candidate V.P.Durai, who has gathered 55,344 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 10,245 votes at this stage, with the result yet to be declared.
16:39 (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 49 seats and is leading in 37 more, giving it a tally of 86. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, putting its tally at 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 18 seats across the state.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Radhapuram Election Results 2026: TVK's Sathish Christopher leads DMK's Appavu by 12,313 votes
In Radhapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Sathish Christopher is currently leading with 69,947 votes, pulling ahead of DMK's Appavu.M, who has gathered 57,634 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 12,313 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.Appavu, who is trailing in this contest with votes still being tallied.
16:17 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 128 seats, tally crosses majority mark in Tamil Nadu
Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118. TVK is currently leading in 128 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 130 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is leading in 48 seats with a tally of 48, while DMK holds leads in 32 seats with 3 wins, bringing its tally to 35.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya leads with 10,397-vote margin
In the Ambasamudram constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Dr.Esakki Subaya, a 61-year-old doctorate holder, is currently leading the count with 59,680 votes. Congress candidate V.P.Durai is trailing at 49,283 votes, leaving a margin of 10,397 between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared from this seat yet.
15:55 (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 won 33 seats and is leading in 51 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 21 seats and is leading in 15, bringing its tally to 36, still needing 35 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats across the state.
15:44 (IST) May 04
Palayamkottai Election Update: AIADMK's Syed Sulthan Samsudeen Trails DMK's M. Abdul Wahab
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15:34 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 144 seats
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu, leading in 143 of the state's 234 assembly seats and having won one, giving it a tally of 144 against the majority mark of 118. That puts TVK well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. DMK is placed second with a tally of 39, having won 3 and leading in 36. AIADMK is leading in 34 seats without a confirmed win so far.
15:23 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's S.Rajagopal currently leading the constituency. The seat is being closely watched as the incumbent from AIADMK, Dr.Esakki Subaya, holds a vote tally of 54,205 against Rajagopal's 45,105, putting the AIADMK candidate ahead by 9,100 votes at this stage of counting.
15:12 (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 won 18 seats outright and is leading in 67 more, putting its tally at 85. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 36, has won 12 seats and is leading in 24. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 19 seats in Kerala.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Tirunelveli Election Result 2026: TVK's Murughan.R.S. leads over DMK rival
In Tirunelveli, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Murughan.R.S. is currently leading with 47,523 votes, holding a margin of 4,782 over DMK's Subramanian.S, who has gathered 42,741 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nainar Nagenthran, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
14:50 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 133 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 133 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with a tally of 41 seats, while DMK is leading in 37 constituencies and has won one. Counting is still underway, and the final picture across all 234 seats is yet to emerge.
14:38 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in Ambasamudram, constituency number 225 in Tamil Nadu, and TVK's S.Rajagopal is currently leading the race with 35,172 votes. The AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya is trailing at 42,174 votes, putting the margin between the two candidates at 7,002 votes in favour of Rajagopal at this stage. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu seat.
14:28 (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 trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 11 seats won and leads in 74 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 6 seats and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Palayamkottai Election Result 2026: AIADMK leads as counting progresses in Tamil Nadu
In the Palayamkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Syed Sulthan Samsudeen is currently leading with 16,741 votes, while TVK's Maria John is trailing at 51,437 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Abdul Wahab .M, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues. Word count check: 68 words. Good.
14:06 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 121 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 121 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party three seats beyond the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 43. Counting is still underway across the state, with no seats declared so far.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In Ambasamudram, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead at this stage. The constituency, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched seats, has the incumbent AIADMK camp watching the numbers closely as the tally builds. With results yet to be declared, the final picture from Ambasamudram is expected to become clearer as more rounds are counted.
13:44 (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 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be well past the halfway mark. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:32 (IST) May 04
Radhapuram Election Results 2026: TVK's Sathish Christopher leads DMK's Appavu.M
In Radhapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Sathish Christopher is currently leading with 44,203 votes, holding a margin of 5,451 over DMK's Appavu.M, who is trailing with 38,752 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.Appavu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
13:22 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, needs 4 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 114 constituencies, leaving the party just 4 seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 56 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. The remaining seats are spread across other parties and independents as the count continues.
13:10 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: TVK's S.Rajagopal leads as counting continues
In the Ambasamudram constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK's S.Rajagopal is currently leading the count with 23,708 votes, while AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya trails with 27,786 votes tallied on his side. The result is yet to be declared as counting remains underway in this Tamil Nadu seat.
13:00 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing considerably, leading in 27 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
12:48 (IST) May 04
Palayamkottai Election Result 2026: TVK's Maria John leads with a commanding margin
In the Palayamkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Maria John currently leading the contest with 35,673 votes. AIADMK's Syed Sulthan Samsudeen is trailing at 10,800 votes, placing the gap between the two at 24,873 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Abdul Wahab M, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:38 (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 52 seats, while DMK is leading in 44. TVK needs one more seat to cross the majority mark if these leads hold through the remaining rounds of counting.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Ambasamudram constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TVK's S.Rajagopal is currently leading the seat, while AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya is trailing behind. The sitting MLA from AIADMK, Esakki Subaya, is among those in the contest as votes continue to be tallied in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.
12:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads past majority mark in West Bengal as counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 174 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 91 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:06 (IST) May 04
Nanguneri Election Results 2026: TVK's Narayanan leads Congress's Ruby R Manoharan
In Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Reddiarpatti V. Narayanan is currently leading with 30,470 votes, holding a margin of 2,005 over Congress candidate Ruby.R.Manoharan, who is trailing at 28,465 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Ruby R Manoharan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
11:56 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 130 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 130 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party 12 seats ahead of the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 65 constituencies, needing 53 more to reach that threshold. DMK is leading in 24 seats while others account for the remaining leads. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway in Ambasamudram, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly segments. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's S.Rajagopal is currently leading the contest, with AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya trailing behind. The incumbent for this seat is Esakki Subaya of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Results for the constituency are yet to be declared.
11:34 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with majority mark just one seat away
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 147 constituencies, leaving the party just one seat short of the majority mark. TMC is trailing with a tally of 114 seats, all of which are leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared in West Bengal so far, and counting continues across all constituencies.
11:24 (IST) May 04
Radhapuram Election Results 2026: TVK's Sathish Christopher leads by 1,341 votes
In Radhapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Sathish Christopher is currently leading with 19,660 votes, holding a margin of 1,341 over DMK's Appavu.M, who is trailing with 18,319 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's M.Appavu. Counting is still underway, and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:14 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, currently leading in 172 constituencies and sitting on a tally that already crosses the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 24 seats, while DMK is leading in 24 seats of its own. Results are still being declared across the state, with no party having confirmed a win in any seat so far.
11:03 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Ambasamudram assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still underway with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead at this stage. The seat, which falls under constituency number 225, has drawn close attention as votes are tallied. The incumbent from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Esakki Subaya, is seeking to retain the seat as the final picture continues to take shape.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result 2026: TVK's S.Rajagopal leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Ambasamudram constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate S.Rajagopal is currently leading the count, with AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya trailing close behind. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Esakki Subaya, who is contesting as Dr.Esakki Subaya in this election but finds himself trailing in the ongoing count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared from this constituency.
10:43 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result 2026: TVK's S.Rajagopal leads by a slender 10 votes
In Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate S.Rajagopal is currently leading with 7,629 votes, holding a razor-thin margin of just 10 votes over AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya, who stands at 7,619 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Esakki Subaya, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the contest remains extremely close.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Ambasamudram constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate in the current snapshot carries the high-profile flag, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. Counting is underway with results yet to be declared. The sitting legislator from this constituency was ADMK's Esakki Subaya, who does not appear among the candidates currently being tracked in this round of counting.
10:22 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
10:12 (IST) May 04
Tirunelveli Election Result 2026: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
Early trends are emerging from the Tirunelveli constituency in Tamil Nadu, where counting is currently in progress. AJPK candidate Kannan. G., aged 53, is among those reflecting leads at this stage, with TVK's Murughan.R.S. also showing in the early count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nainar Nagenthran, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to firm up as counting continues.
10:02 (IST) May 04
DMK and TVK neck and neck in Tamil Nadu early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118. DMK and TVK are level at 62 leading seats each at this stage, with neither party yet on course for a majority. AIADMK is leading in 39 seats. No seats have been declared so far, and DMK still needs 56 more seats to reach the majority mark if its current leads hold.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Ambasamudram Election Result: Congress candidate leads early count in Tamil Nadu
In the Ambasamudram constituency of Tamil Nadu, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. Congress candidate V.P.Durai is currently leading with 2,139 votes, holding a margin of 110 votes over AIADMK's Dr.Esakki Subaya, who has 2,029 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Results are yet to be declared.
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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.
Ambasamudram is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 72.05% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: Esakki Subaya (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R.Esaikannan (Bahujan Samaj Party), V.Sivasankaran (Naam Tamilar Katchi), V.P.Durai (Congress), and S.Rajagopal (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Esakki Subaya of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Ambasamudram with a margin of 16,915 votes. The runner-up was Avudaiappan of the DMK. round-by-round trends from Ambasamudram 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.