Kadayanallur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Rajendran TM wins by 6,253 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 13:29:35 IST
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Kadayanallur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: DMK’s Rajendran TM wins by 6,253 vote margin

Abubacker Siddheeq (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rajendran. T. M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), C. Krishnamurali (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), T. Maheshkumar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Abdul Jaleel. R. K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Kavitha. R (Puthiya Tamilagam), Shahin Fathima. A (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Sureshkumar. S (Naam Indiar Party), Rajan. B. S (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), Lakshmi. A (Samata Party), M. Arumugasamy (Independent), Esakki. K (Independent), Esakki Pandi. K (Independent), Ganesan. M (Independent), Seenivasan. S (Independent), Nagarajan. L (Independent), Parthipan. V (Independent), Barisha Banu. M (Independent), Murugan. P (Independent), S. Muruganantham (Independent), Rajamaravan. S (Independent), and Venkatesh. P (Independent) — 22 candidates contesting from Kadayanallur 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. Kadayanallur is a General constituency under the Tenkasi Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, C.Krishnamurali of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 24,349 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kadayanallur in 2026.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Kadayanallur
As counting advances in Kadayanallur, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 22 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
09:58 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Result 2026: DMK's Rajendran. T. M leads by 243 votes
In the Kadayanallur constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Rajendran. T. M is currently leading with 3,229 votes, holding a margin of 243 votes over AIADMK's C. Krishnamurali, who has accumulated 2,986 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's C.Krishnamurali, who is running in this contest but trails in second place as counting continues.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Abubacker Siddheeq of Naam Tamilar Katchi
Abubacker Siddheeq, contesting on a Naam Tamilar Katchi ticket, is one of 22 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kadayanallur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:42 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Assembly Election Results 2026: Kadayanallur among Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies May 4
Tamil Nadu's Assembly has 234 constituencies, and Kadayanallur'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.
09:32 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Kadayanallur, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
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 is currently leading in 67 seats, still 51 short of that mark. TVK is ahead in 27 constituencies, while AIADMK is leading in 12. Congress holds a lead in one seat. With no party anywhere near the majority mark at this stage, the picture in Tamil Nadu remains wide open.
09:22 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Result 2026: How is T. Maheshkumar faring? Watching the Kadayanallur count
T. Maheshkumar, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 22 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kadayanallur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Result: Counting underway in Tamil Nadu seat
No star flag is active among the candidates in Kadayanallur, so the update draws from constituency-level facts. The Kadayanallur seat in Tamil Nadu is currently in the counting phase, with the incumbent being C.Krishnamurali of ADMK. Counting is ongoing and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results 2026: Kadayanallur's 2026 winner — the count will decide
With the count now under way in Kadayanallur, 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.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Result 2026: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
In the Kadayanallur constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with two Independent candidates, Rajamaravan. S and Esakki Pandi. K, both shown in leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by ADMK's C.Krishnamurali, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to reflect a decisive gap between the two leading candidates as the count continues.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Kadayanallur match 2021's gap?
The 2021 election in Kadayanallur was won with a margin of 24,349 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
08:52 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Elections 2026: Tenkasi Lok Sabha segment: Kadayanallur's role in the count
Kadayanallur falls under the Tenkasi Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Tenkasi area as counting advances.
08:42 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Assembly Election Results 2026: Kavitha. R's PT tally being counted in Kadayanallur
Kavitha. R, contesting on a Puthiya Tamilagam ticket, is one of 22 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kadayanallur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:32 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Kadayanallur
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Kadayanallur, 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 Kadayanallur.
08:22 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Elections 2026: The Tenkasi lens on Kadayanallur's counting day
Kadayanallur, which falls under the Tenkasi Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Kadayanallur's result will be part of the broader Tenkasi-area picture.
08:12 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results 2026: The 22 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Kadayanallur include Abubacker Siddheeq (NTK), Rajendran. T. M (DMK), C. Krishnamurali (AIADMK), and T. Maheshkumar (BSP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
08:02 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Kadayanallur count
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded C. Krishnamurali in Kadayanallur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:52 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results: Has Kadayanallur's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Kadayanallur, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when C.Krishnamurali of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:42 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi's Kadayanallur candidate and the 2026 count
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Abubacker Siddheeq in Kadayanallur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:32 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results: 12 independents contesting Kadayanallur — their tally to watch
12 independent candidates are also in the fray in Kadayanallur — including M. Arumugasamy, Esakki. K, Esakki Pandi. K and 9 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:22 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results: Kadayanallur in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Kadayanallur'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.
07:12 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 24,349 votes — context for May 4 count
Kadayanallur's 2021 election was won with a margin of 24,349 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
07:02 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Kadayanallur's count progresses
Candidates representing NTK, DMK, AIADMK, BSP, TVK, PT, TMVK, NIDP, AJPK, SMP, IND are contesting in Kadayanallur 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.
06:52 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results 2026: Rajendran. T. M's DMK tally being counted in Kadayanallur
Rajendran. T. M, contesting on a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 22 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kadayanallur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:42 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results 2026: Reading the rounds: what Kadayanallur's count is showing
In Kadayanallur, 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.
06:32 (IST) May 04
Kadayanallur Election Results 2026: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape
Votes cast in Kadayanallur 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.
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.
Kadayanallur is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Tenkasi Lok Sabha segment. 22 candidates are contesting in 2026: Abubacker Siddheeq (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Rajendran. T. M (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), C. Krishnamurali (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), T. Maheshkumar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Abdul Jaleel. R. K (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Kavitha. R (Puthiya Tamilagam), Shahin Fathima. A (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Sureshkumar. S (Naam Indiar Party), Rajan. B. S (Aanaithinthiya Jananayaka Pathukappu Kazhagam), Lakshmi. A (Samata Party), M. Arumugasamy (Independent), Esakki. K (Independent), Esakki Pandi. K (Independent), Ganesan. M (Independent), Seenivasan. S (Independent), Nagarajan. L (Independent), Parthipan. V (Independent), Barisha Banu. M (Independent), Murugan. P (Independent), S. Muruganantham (Independent), Rajamaravan. S (Independent), and Venkatesh. P (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, C.Krishnamurali of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Kadayanallur with a margin of 24,349 votes. The runner-up was K A M Muhammed Abubacker of the IUML. round-by-round trends from Kadayanallur 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.