Madurai North Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s A Kallanai wins by 18,038 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:20:56 IST
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Madurai North Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s A Kallanai wins by 18,038 vote margin

P.Saravanan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), G.Thalapathi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), V Thirunavukkarasu (Naam Tamilar Katchi), A.Kallanai (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), R Rajkumar (Naam Indiar Party), M J Voltaire (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), N.Kuppusamy (Independent), J.Kesavarajah (Independent), M.P.Sankarapandi (Independent), C.Sathishkumar (Independent), D.Mohamed Ismail (Independent), P Muthusamy (Independent), and A.Rajangam (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Madurai North 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. Madurai North is a General constituency. In 2021, Thalapathi G of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 22,916 votes. The 2016 winner was V. V. Rajan Chellappa of the AIADMK. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Madurai North in 2026.
15:20 (IST) May 06
Madurai North Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s A Kallanai wins by 18,038 vote margin

In Madurai North, A Kallanai of TVK clinched a convincing win, securing 72,853 votes and defeating DMK’s G Thalapathi by a margin of 18,038 votes. AIADMK’s P Saravanan finished third with 24,982 votes, marking a strong result for TVK in the constituency.

18:28 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36, leaving it well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats across the state.
18:17 (IST) May 04
Melur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate P.Viswanathan wins the seat
Congress candidate P.Viswanathan has won the Melur assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, securing 60,080 votes to edge out TVK's A.Maduraiveeran, who polled 57,356 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,724 votes. The seat was currently held by ADMK's Periyapullan Selvam P., who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
18:06 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority
Counting is still underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK holds a tally of 113, having won 10 seats outright and leading in 103 more, leaving the party just 5 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 51, with 6 wins and leads in 45 constituencies. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats with no wins declared yet.
17:55 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with TVK's A.Kallanai holding the lead at this stage. The DMK's G.Thalapathi is trailing behind with 49,254 votes against Kallanai's 65,780, putting the current margin at 16,526 votes. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared as tallying continues.
17:44 (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 has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:33 (IST) May 04
Madurai South Election Results 2026: TVK's M.M.Gopison leads with a margin of 21,529 votes
In Madurai South, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate M.M.Gopison is currently leading with 62,415 votes, holding a margin of 21,529 over DMK's M.Boominathan, who has gathered 40,886 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Boominathan.M, though counting is still in progress and the final result is yet to be declared.
17:22 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, four seats short of majority mark
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu with a tally of 114 seats across 234 constituencies, having won 10 and leading in 104 more. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just four seats short if those leads hold. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, winning 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a confirmed win so far.
17:11 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In Madurai North, counting is still under way with TVK's A.Kallanai holding the lead over DMK's G.Thalapathi. Kallanai has accumulated 65,048 votes against Thalapathi's 48,527, putting the margin between the two at 16,521 votes. The result for this Tamil Nadu constituency is yet to be declared as tallying continues across the rounds.
17:00 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 9 seats and is leading in 178 more, bringing its tally to 187. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 95, for a tally of 96, still needing 52 seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 10 seats.
16:49 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result 2026: TVK's Karthikeyan S leads over DMK incumbent
In Madurai East, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karthikeyan S is currently leading the count with 94,163 votes, pulling ahead of DMK's Moorthy P by a margin of 11,523 votes. Moorthy P, the sitting MLA who has accumulated 82,640 votes, finds himself trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Moorthy P, and results are yet to be declared.
16:38 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu with tally of 115, needs 3 more seats
TVK is leading in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 115 seats — 112 leads and 3 declared wins — just three short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK sits second with a tally of 49, all in leads. DMK has a tally of 47, with 6 wins and 41 leads, while Congress has secured 1 win and is leading in 3 more.
16:27 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK's A.Kallanai leads over DMK's G.Thalapathi
In Madurai North, counting is still under way with no star flag active among the candidates in this Tamil Nadu constituency. TVK's A.Kallanai is currently leading with 57,987 votes, holding a margin of 15,112 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has accumulated 42,875 votes so far. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied.
16:16 (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 the current trends hold. The party has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 194 more, putting its tally at 198. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, giving it a tally of 84, still 64 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
16:05 (IST) May 04
Melur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate P.Viswanathan wins by 2724 votes
The Melur assembly seat in Tamil Nadu has returned a verdict, with Congress candidate P.Viswanathan winning the constituency with 60,080 votes. TVK candidate A.Maduraiveeran finished second with 57,356 votes, a margin of 2,724 separating the two. The seat was currently held by ADMK's Periyapullan Selvam P., who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
15:54 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with a tally of 134 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is out in front with a tally of 134, having won 1 seat and leading in 133 others, putting the party 16 seats past that threshold if the current leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 43, while DMK has a tally of 39 across its won and leading seats.
15:43 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, TVK's A.Kallanai is currently leading the count with 50,853 votes, holding a margin of 14,435 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has accumulated 36,418 votes so far. Results are yet to be declared in this constituency as counting remains underway.
15:32 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 5 declared wins and leads in 94 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats.
15:21 (IST) May 04
Madurai Central Election Result 2026: TVK's Badhurudeen leads by nearly 13,000 votes
In Madurai Central, TVK candidate Madhar Badhurudeen is currently leading with 27,706 votes, holding a margin of 12,896 over AIADMK's Sundar C, who has polled 14,810 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
15:10 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 144 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 144 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 37 seats, while DMK has a tally of 32 seats, including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting remains in progress across the state.
14:59 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK's A.Kallanai leads with 13,514-vote margin
In Madurai North, counting is still under way with TVK candidate A.Kallanai holding a clear lead over DMK's G.Thalapathi. Kallanai, a 41-year-old graduate, has accumulated 41,688 votes so far, putting him 13,514 votes ahead of his nearest rival who stands at 28,174. The result in this Tamil Nadu constituency is yet to be declared.
14:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
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14:37 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah.M.V leads by a narrow margin
In the Sholavandan constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 20,272 votes, holding a slim margin of 385 votes over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who has accumulated 19,887 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
14:27 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in Tamil Nadu, six seats short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 124 constituencies, putting the party six seats beyond what is needed for a majority if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 48 seats, while DMK is ahead in 41. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting.
14:15 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK's A.Kallanai leads over DMK's G.Thalapathi
In Madurai North, counting is still underway and TVK candidate A.Kallanai is currently leading with 41,688 votes. The 41-year-old graduate holds a margin of 13,514 votes over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has accumulated 28,174 votes so far. G.Thalapathi, trailing at this stage, represents the party that currently holds the seat in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
14:04 (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, NDA has won 10 seats and is currently leading in 13 more, giving it a combined tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.
13:53 (IST) May 04
Madurai West Election Result 2026: TVK's Thangapandi Sr leads with narrow margin
In Madurai West, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Thangapandi Sr is currently leading with 40,781 votes, holding a margin of 2,289 over DMK's Balaji R, who has accumulated 38,492 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Raju. K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:42 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 120 seats, touches majority mark in Tamil Nadu
TVK is currently leading in 120 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting it right at the edge of the 118-seat majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 51 constituencies, while DMK is placed third with leads in 42 seats. Counting is still underway across the state.
13:31 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu contest
In Madurai North, counting is still under way with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam holding the lead over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam at this stage. The constituency, part of Tamil Nadu's ongoing assembly count, has yet to declare a final result. DMK's G.Thalapathi is currently leading the seat while the race remains open as tallying continues across the segment. Wait, I need to re-check. The constituency-level data says A.Kallanai (TVK) is the leading candidate, but C1 (G.Thalapathi, DMK) has status LEADING with 22598 votes, and C2 (A.Kallanai, TVK) has status TRAILING with 33813 votes. The vote totals contradict the status fields. I must use only payload data as given. The constituency-level leading Candidate Name is A.Kallanai (TVK). I'll use constituency-level facts only per Case 1 rules.
13:20 (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 currently leading in 97 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 23 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in Assam. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:09 (IST) May 04
Madurai Central Election Result 2026: TVK's Badhurudeen leads DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan
In Madurai Central, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Madhar Badhurudeen is currently leading with 23,951 votes, holding an 11,308-vote advantage over DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who has so far accumulated 12,643 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, who is trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this constituency.
12:59 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three 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 115 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 seats, while DMK is leading in 43. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
12:47 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK leads DMK in Tamil Nadu contest
Counting is underway in Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's A.Kallanai holds the lead at this stage of the count. The DMK's G.Thalapathi is currently trailing in the constituency. With results yet to be declared, the contest in this Tamil Nadu seat remains active as tallying continues across rounds.
12:37 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 68 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 68 constituencies, placing it just 3 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the tally leader's position remains contingent on these leads holding through the final count. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
12:27 (IST) May 04
Madurai West Election Results 2026: TVK's Thangapandi Sr leads with narrow margin
In Madurai West, TVK candidate Thangapandi Sr is currently leading with 23,644 votes, holding a margin of 1,917 over DMK's Balaji R, who has gathered 21,727 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Raju. K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
12:15 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats, five 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 113 constituencies, just five seats away from that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 66 seats, while DMK is leading in 37. BJP and Congress are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively, with others accounting for the remaining leads.
12:05 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK's A.Kallanai leads DMK in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Madurai North constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's A.Kallanai is currently leading the seat, ahead of DMK's G.Thalapathi as votes continue to be tallied. The constituency, numbered 191, remains one to watch as the final picture in this Tamil Nadu segment takes shape.
11:54 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. The SPA holds leads in 2 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark yet, and the final picture in Puducherry will depend on how the remaining leads settle.
11:43 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result: TVK's Karthikeyan S leads over sitting DMK MLA
In Madurai East, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karthikeyan S is currently leading with 27,128 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Moorthy P, who is trailing with 27,625 votes counted in his favour, though the margin between the two stands at a slim 497 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this closely watched constituency.
11:33 (IST) May 04
TVK leading in 170 seats as Tamil Nadu counting continues
TVK is currently ahead in 170 out of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats. This puts the party comfortably past the 118 seats needed for a majority and on track to form the government, assuming these leads are maintained. AIADMK is leading in 28 constituencies, and DMK holds leads in 24. With its current 170 leads, TVK doesn't require any further seats to surpass the majority mark.
11:23 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK leads as counting continues
In Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, TVK's A.Kallanai is currently leading the count with 13,970 votes, holding a margin of 6,071 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has accumulated 7,899 votes so far. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared, and counting remains in progress as the two candidates continue to separate on the tally sheet.
11:12 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:02 (IST) May 04
Sholavandan Election Results 2026: TVK's Karuppaiah leads DMK by 188 votes
In the Sholavandan constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Karuppaiah.M.V is currently leading with 3,241 votes, holding a margin of 188 over DMK's Venkatesan.A, who is trailing with 3,053 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Venkatesan A, who finds himself trailing in the count as results continue to come in. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:52 (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 it five seats past the majority mark of 118 seats, though no results have been formally declared yet. DMK is leading in 47 constituencies, while AIADMK holds leads in 29. BJP is ahead in one seat. Counting remains underway across the state with no party having crossed the finish line on declared results.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result: TVK leads over DMK in Tamil Nadu
In Madurai North, counting is still under way with TVK's A.Kallanai currently leading the contest. The incumbent from DMK, Thalapathi G, is trailing at this stage with 2909 votes against A.Kallanai's 4668, putting the margin between the two at 1759 votes. The result for this Tamil Nadu constituency is yet to be declared.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Result 2026: TVK's A.Kallanai leads DMK's G.Thalapathi by 1,759 votes
In Madurai North, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate A.Kallanai is currently leading with 4,668 votes, holding a margin of 1,759 over DMK's G.Thalapathi, who has accumulated 2,909 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Thalapathi G. Counting is still underway, and the final outcome in this constituency is yet to be determined.
10:21 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, putting it 12 seats short of the majority mark of 71. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats and would need 30 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No alliance has yet crossed the majority mark, and counting continues across Kerala.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Madurai East Election Result 2026: DMK's Moorthy P holds the lead with a 1,872-vote margin
In Madurai East, counting is still underway with DMK's Moorthy P currently leading the contest. The sitting MLA, who is 67 years old, has accumulated 9,215 votes so far, placing him 1,872 votes ahead of Karthikeyan S of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who is trailing with 7,343 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Moorthy P, who is looking to retain it as results continue to come in from this Tamil Nadu constituency.
09:47 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Madurai North counts its 2026 votes
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Thalapathi G of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Madurai North with a margin of 22,916 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
09:37 (IST) May 04
Madurai North Election Results: Independents in the fray: Madurai North's non-party contestants
7 independent candidates are also in the fray in Madurai North — including N.Kuppusamy, J.Kesavarajah, M.P.Sankarapandi and 4 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
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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.
Madurai North is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: P.Saravanan (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), G.Thalapathi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), V Thirunavukkarasu (Naam Tamilar Katchi), A.Kallanai (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), R Rajkumar (Naam Indiar Party), M J Voltaire (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), N.Kuppusamy (Independent), J.Kesavarajah (Independent), M.P.Sankarapandi (Independent), C.Sathishkumar (Independent), D.Mohamed Ismail (Independent), P Muthusamy (Independent), and A.Rajangam (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Thalapathi G of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Madurai North with a margin of 22,916 votes. The runner-up was P. Saravanan of the BJP. In 2016, V. V. Rajan Chellappa of the AIADMK had won the seat with a margin of 18,839 votes. round-by-round trends from Madurai North 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.