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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 20:19:20 IST
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Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AIADMK’s D Velazhagan wins by 7,081 vote margin
A.P.Nandakumar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), M.Ravikumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), D.Velazhagan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R.Saravanan (Namadhu Makkal Katchi), V.Vinothkanna (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), V.S.Venkatesh (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), R.Velmurugan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), P.Jayaseelan (Puthiya Tamilagam), E.Suresh (Independent), S.Selvamoorthy (Independent), M.Nandha Kumar (Independent), K.Manoharan (Independent), and R.Ramesh (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Anaikattu 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. Anaikattu is a General constituency. In 2021, A.P.Nandakumar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 6,360 votes. The 2016 winner was A. P. Nandakumar of the DMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Anaikattu in 2026.
10:16 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026: Anaikattu's result in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat Assembly count
Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Anaikattu's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Anaikattu constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading the contest, holding his ground in a seat he previously won. Votes continue to be tallied and the final outcome is yet to be confirmed.
10:06 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results: D.Velazhagan's AIADMK tally being counted in Anaikattu
D.Velazhagan, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Anaikattu May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:58 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: DMK's Nandakumar leads with 562-vote margin
In Anaikattu, Tamil Nadu, the sitting DMK MLA A.P.Nandakumar is currently leading the count with 3,806 votes. TVK's R.Velmurugan is trailing at 3,244 votes, putting the margin between the two at 562 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's A.P.Nandakumar, who is looking to retain it as counting continues.
09:56 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results: How All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is positioned in Anaikattu
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded D.Velazhagan in Anaikattu. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:46 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: Anaikattu is a General constituency — what it means for counting day
Anaikattu is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 13 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
09:36 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results 2026: Meet the candidates in the Anaikattu count
Key candidates contesting in Anaikattu include A.P.Nandakumar (DMK), M.Ravikumar (NTK), D.Velazhagan (AIADMK), and R.Saravanan (NMK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
09:26 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Elections 2026: When counting ends in Anaikattu — reading the result
The votes being counted in Anaikattu May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
09:24 (IST) May 04
DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 51 more seats for majority
Early counting trends in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly put DMK out in front, leading in 67 constituencies as things stand. The party needs 51 more seats to reach the majority mark of 118. TVK is currently leading in 27 seats, while AIADMK holds leads in 12. Congress is ahead in one seat, and BJP is yet to register a lead anywhere in the state.
09:16 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026: Votes are being tallied — what to watch as the count unfolds
Votes cast in Anaikattu are now being counted. With 13 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result: DMK incumbent leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Anaikattu assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with the result yet to be declared. Sitting DMK legislator A.P.Nandakumar, who has held this seat, is among those in the contest as votes are tallied. The final outcome for this constituency remains to be confirmed as the counting process continues.
09:06 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results 2026: 2021's runner-up and May 4 count in Anaikattu
In 2021, D. Velazhagan of the AIADMK was the runner-up in Anaikattu. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: DMK's Nandakumar leads in home turf
In the Anaikattu constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is underway with DMK's A.P.Nandakumar currently leading the race. The 57-year-old sitting MLA, who holds the seat for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, is being closely challenged by V.Vinothkanna of Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi. The seat is currently held by DMK's A.P.Nandakumar, who is seeking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied.
08:56 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results 2026: How and when Anaikattu's 2026 result will be officially confirmed
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Anaikattu, 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 Anaikattu.
08:46 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results: How Anaikattu's 2026 margin will compare with 2021
The 2021 election in Anaikattu was won with a margin of 6,360 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
08:36 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: V.S.Venkatesh of Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam
V.S.Venkatesh, contesting on a Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Anaikattu May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:26 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Elections 2026: Anaikattu awaits the count's verdict
With the count now under way in Anaikattu, 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.
08:16 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Result 2026: How Anaikattu's 6,360-vote 2021 margin reads in 2026
Anaikattu's 2021 election was won with a margin of 6,360 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
08:06 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026: How Anaikattu has shifted from 2016 through 2026
Anaikattu saw A. P. Nandakumar of the DMK win in 2016, followed by A.P.Nandakumar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
07:56 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Elections 2026: Round-by-round: decoding the count in Anaikattu
In Anaikattu, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
07:46 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026: How is A.P.Nandakumar faring? Watching the Anaikattu count
A.P.Nandakumar, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Anaikattu May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:36 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results: The independent factor in Anaikattu's count
5 independent candidates are also in the fray in Anaikattu — including E.Suresh, S.Selvamoorthy, M.Nandha Kumar and 2 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:26 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Assembly Election Results 2026: Who is watching the Anaikattu count most closely
Candidates representing DMK, NTK, AIADMK, NMK, TMVK, AJPK, TVK, PT, IND are contesting in Anaikattu and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
07:16 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Election Results 2026: How the vote count is taking shape in Anaikattu
Votes cast in Anaikattu are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Anaikattu.
07:06 (IST) May 04
Anaikattu Elections 2026: The Tamil Nadu count and Anaikattu's piece of the puzzle
As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Anaikattu's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
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.
Anaikattu is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: A.P.Nandakumar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), M.Ravikumar (Naam Tamilar Katchi), D.Velazhagan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), R.Saravanan (Namadhu Makkal Katchi), V.Vinothkanna (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), V.S.Venkatesh (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), R.Velmurugan (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), P.Jayaseelan (Puthiya Tamilagam), E.Suresh (Independent), S.Selvamoorthy (Independent), M.Nandha Kumar (Independent), K.Manoharan (Independent), and R.Ramesh (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, A.P.Nandakumar of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Anaikattu with a margin of 6,360 votes. The runner-up was D. Velazhagan of the AIADMK. In 2016, A. P. Nandakumar of the DMK had won the seat with a margin of 8,768 votes. round-by-round trends from Anaikattu will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments.
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