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Gudalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Dhravidamani M wins by 22,833 vote margin

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 12:21:52 IST

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Gudalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Dhravidamani M wins by 22,833 vote margin

Karthik.R (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Dhravidamani.M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pon.Jayaseelan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Deepak Sai Kishore.A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Raj.S.K (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), and Thilagaraj.N (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Gudalur 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. Gudalur is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Pon.Jayaseelan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 1,945 votes. The 2021 turnout was 73.09%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Gudalur in 2026.

10:19 (IST) May 04

DMK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 50 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 marks the majority. DMK holds the top position with leads in 68 constituencies, still needing 50 more to reach that mark. TVK is close behind, leading in 63 seats and requiring 55 to claim a majority. AIADMK is currently leading in 41 seats, while Congress has early leads in 3 constituencies. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage.

10:09 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Result: DMK leads as incumbent AIADMK trails

In the Gudalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Dhravidamani.M is currently leading with 4,089 votes, holding a margin of 1,641 over the sitting MLA Pon.Jayaseelan of AIADMK, who is trailing at 2,448 votes. The incumbent, who holds a Graduate Professional degree, is facing a stiff challenge from the DMK candidate in this SC-category seat.

09:58 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results 2026: DMK's Dhravidamani.M leads over sitting MLA

In the Gudalur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Dhravidamani.M is currently leading with 4,089 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Pon.Jayaseelan, who is trailing at 2,448 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,641 votes, with counting still under way. Pon.Jayaseelan, the sitting MLA, finds himself behind the DMK candidate at this stage of the count.

09:53 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the Gudalur contest

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has fielded Deepak Sai Kishore.A in Gudalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:43 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Elections 2026: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape

Votes cast in Gudalur during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

09:33 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Gudalur count

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Pon.Jayaseelan in Gudalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

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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 118 is the number needed for a majority. DMK holds the early advantage, leading in 67 constituencies, though it still needs 51 more seats to reach that mark. TVK is showing a presence in 27 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 12. No party has won a seat yet as the count continues to evolve.

09:23 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Result 2026: How is Deepak Sai Kishore.A faring? Watching the Gudalur count

Deepak Sai Kishore.A, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Gudalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:14 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu constituency

Early counting trends from Gudalur in Tamil Nadu show the seat in motion, with the sitting ADMK legislator Pon.Jayaseelan not among the candidates reflected in the current tally. NTK's Karthik.R, a 31-year-old graduate from the SC category, is among those in the frame as counting progresses, alongside TVK's Deepak Sai Kishore.A, a 47-year-old postgraduate also contesting from the SC category. The contest in this constituency is still taking shape as rounds come in.

09:13 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results: 1 independents contesting Gudalur — their tally to watch

1 independent candidate is also in the fray in Gudalur — including Thilagaraj.N. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

09:04 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results 2026: NTK's Karthik.R leads early count in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Gudalur assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, NTK candidate Karthik.R is currently leading the count, with TVK's Deepak Sai Kishore.A also among those showing early leads as votes are tallied. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Pon.Jayaseelan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

09:03 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 1,945 votes — context for May 4 count

Gudalur's 2021 election was won with a margin of 1,945 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

08:53 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Gudalur

As counting advances in Gudalur, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 6 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

08:43 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results 2026: The 6 contestants whose votes are being counted

Key candidates contesting in Gudalur include Karthik.R (NTK), Dhravidamani.M (DMK), Pon.Jayaseelan (AIADMK), and Deepak Sai Kishore.A (TVK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

08:33 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Gudalur's count

Votes cast in Gudalur 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 Gudalur.

08:23 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Elections 2026: The Nilgiris lens on Gudalur's counting day

Gudalur, which falls under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Gudalur's result will be part of the broader Nilgiris-area picture.

08:13 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Gudalur match 2021's gap?

The 2021 election in Gudalur was won with a margin of 1,945 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

08:03 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Result 2026: A SC-reserved seat in the 2026 count

Gudalur is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 6 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

07:53 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Elections 2026: At the counting centre: how Gudalur's ballots are processed

At the designated counting centre for Gudalur, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.

07:43 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Elections 2026: How Gudalur's result feeds into Tamil Nadu's big picture

As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Gudalur's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

07:33 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results: Pon.Jayaseelan (AIADMK) awaits the round-wise verdict

Pon.Jayaseelan, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Gudalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:23 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results: Has Gudalur's vote pattern shifted since 2021?

As counting progresses in Gudalur, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Pon.Jayaseelan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

07:13 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results 2026: Dhravidamani.M's DMK tally being counted in Gudalur

Dhravidamani.M, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Gudalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:03 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results: Gudalur in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect

As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Gudalur'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.

06:53 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Elections 2026: Counting day focus: Raj.S.K of Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi

Raj.S.K, contesting on a Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Gudalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:43 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow

Votes cast in Gudalur are now being counted. With 6 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

06:33 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi's Gudalur candidate and the 2026 count

The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Karthik.R in Gudalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

06:23 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Elections 2026: Gudalur's 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Gudalur, 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.

06:13 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading

Early trends from Gudalur should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

06:03 (IST) May 04

Gudalur Election Result 2026: Turnout context as the count gets under way

Gudalur recorded a turnout of 73.09% in 2021. The final tally in 2026 will reveal how participation and preferences may have shifted.

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.

Gudalur is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 73.09% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Karthik.R (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Dhravidamani.M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Pon.Jayaseelan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Deepak Sai Kishore.A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Raj.S.K (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), and Thilagaraj.N (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Pon.Jayaseelan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Gudalur with a margin of 1,945 votes. The runner-up was S. Kasiligam of the DMK. round-by-round trends from Gudalur 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.

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