Mettupalayam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's Sunilanand leads by 3,354 votes
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Mettupalayam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK's Sunilanand leads by 3,354 votes

Mettupalayam Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Kavitha Kalyanasundaram (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Gopalakrishnan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), O.K.Chinnaraj (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Abdul Rahiman (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), R.Sangeetha (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Sivaraj,R. (Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Sunilanand (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Dhamotharan,V. (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), C.Nagaraj (Party for the Rights of Other backward Classes), T.Amirthalingam (Independent), V.Anandkumar (Independent), S.Kavitha (Independent), T.R.Shanmugasundaram (Independent), A.Sathiyaleela (Independent), N.Saravana Kumar (Independent), R.Chinnaraj (Independent), V.Senthil Kumar (Independent), M.Palanichami (Independent), C.Mahendran (Independent), Manoharan (Independent), Rangasamy,P. (Independent), and P.Ravichandran (Independent) — 22 candidates contesting from Mettuppalayam 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. Mettuppalayam is a General constituency under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Selvaraj A K of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won by a margin of 2,456 votes. The 2021 turnout was 75.96%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Mettuppalayam in 2026.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Smt.Kavitha Kalyanasundaram is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 2,712 votes over TVK's Sunilanand, who is trailing with 27,411 votes against her tally of 30,123. The sitting seat holder, ADMK's Selvaraj A K, does not figure among the candidates presently in contention.
14:15 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 11 seats and is leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Kavundampalayam Election Results 2026: TVK's Kanimozhi Santhosh leads by 29,048 votes
In Kavundampalayam, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Kanimozhi Santhosh is currently leading with 98,099 votes, holding a margin of 29,048 over AIADMK's Arunkumar Prg, who has gathered 69,051 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's G.Arunkumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
13:53 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 122 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 122 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party four ahead of the 118-seat majority mark if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 51 seats, while DMK is leading in 42 constituencies. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has crossed the majority threshold in declared results so far.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu
In the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. DMK's Smt.Kavitha Kalyanasundaram is currently leading the seat with 27,581 votes, holding a margin of 2,380 over TVK's Sunilanand, who has accumulated 25,201 votes so far. The incumbent, Selvaraj A K of ADMK, does not figure among the candidates presently reflected in the count.
13:31 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs 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 a tally of 85 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 83 more. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 22 seats.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Coimbatore (North) Election Result 2026: TVK's Sampathkumar leads by 3,141 votes
In Coimbatore (North), TVK candidate V. Sampathkumar is currently leading with 17,901 votes, holding a margin of 3,141 over DMK's Durai. Senthamil Selvan B.E, who has gathered 14,760 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Amman K.Arjunan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
13:09 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 115 seats, three short of Tamil Nadu majority mark
TVK is currently leading in 115 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, sitting just three seats away from the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 55 constituencies, while DMK holds leads in 41 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state, with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result: DMK's Kavitha Kalyanasundaram leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Smt.Kavitha Kalyanasundaram is currently leading the count with 20,082 votes. The 47-year-old postgraduate candidate holds a margin of 3,537 votes over TVK's Sunilanand, who is trailing with 16,545 votes. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared in this seat as yet.
12:47 (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 currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party's tally stands at 180 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Kavundampalayam Election Results 2026: Arunkumar Prg of AIADMK Ahead in Early Tally
In the Kavundampalayam constituency, AIADMK candidate Arunkumar Prg is currently ahead in the vote count with 44,381 votes. TVK's Kanimozhi Santhosh is behind with 59,505 votes, creating a difference of 15,124 votes in favour of Kanimozhi Santhosh at this point. The current holder of the seat is G.Arunkumar from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who is not among the top 3 candidates currently showing in the leading positions.
12:26 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 113 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 113 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just five seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is trailing at 60 seats, while DMK holds leads in 40 constituencies. With no seats declared yet across the board, the counting remains in full swing and the final picture is still taking shape.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result: DMK's Kavitha Kalyanasundaram leads by 3,922 votes
In the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Smt.Kavitha Kalyanasundaram is currently leading the count with 14,881 votes, holding a margin of 3,922 over TVK's Sunilanand, who has accumulated 10,959 votes so far. The 47-year-old postgraduate candidate has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
12:04 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 22 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies. If these leads hold, the alliance would comfortably cross the majority mark. SPA is leading in 1 seat, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the union territory.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Sulur Election Result 2026: V.P.Kandasamy of AIADMK leads by 616 votes
In Sulur, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy is currently leading with 10,236 votes, holding a margin of 616 over TVK's Nm.Sukumar, who has accumulated 9,620 votes so far. The seat is currently held by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Kandasamy V.P. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:43 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 155 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 155 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the 118-seat majority mark if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at 44 seats, needing 74 more to reach the majority threshold. DMK is leading in 23 constituencies at this stage of counting, with results yet to be declared across the board.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result: DMK's Kavitha Kalyanasundaram leads by 296 votes
In the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Smt.Kavitha Kalyanasundaram is currently leading the count with 3,357 votes. Trailing close behind is Sunilanand of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, who has accumulated 3,061 votes, leaving a margin of 296 votes between the two. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat.
11:23 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result 2026: DMK's Kavitha Kalyanasundaram leads by 296 votes
In the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Smt.Kavitha Kalyanasundaram is currently leading with 3,357 votes. TVK's Sunilanand is trailing at 3,061 votes, putting the margin between the two at 296 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Selvaraj A K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result: No star candidate in focus, counting under way
Counting is under way in Mettuppalayam, Tamil Nadu, with no result declared yet. AIADMK's O.K.Chinnaraj, aged 72, is currently leading in the constituency. Independent candidate A.Sathiyaleela is also placed in the contest. The sitting MLA, Selvaraj A K of AIADMK, is not among the candidates being tracked in the current count. The final outcome in Mettuppalayam remains to be seen as tallying continues.
11:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The party's tally stands at 155 leading seats, putting it 7 seats past the majority mark on current leads alone, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 102 seats, still needing 46 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Sulur Election Results 2026: V.P.Kandasamy of AIADMK holds a 1,104-vote lead
In Tamil Nadu's Sulur constituency, AIADMK's V.P.Kandasamy is currently ahead with 7,220 votes. He's leading by 1,104 votes against TVK's Nm.Sukumar, who has secured 6,116 votes and is currently trailing. The incumbent for this seat is Kandasamy V.P. from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, though he's not currently among the top three candidates in the leading positions. Vote counting is still ongoing in this Tamil Nadu constituency.
10:41 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 33 more seats for majority
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, leading in 85 constituencies against the majority mark of 118. DMK is placed second with leads in 67 seats, still 51 short of that threshold. AIADMK is in the running with 38 seats in hand. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting, leaving the final picture open.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result: No star candidate in focus, constituency-level update
In the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's O.K.Chinnaraj is currently leading the count as votes are tallied. The sitting seat, last held by ADMK's Selvaraj A K, is being closely watched as the numbers come in. Independent candidate A.Sathiyaleela is also in the running, though the contest at this stage has AIADMK holding the early advantage in this Tamil Nadu assembly segment.
10:21 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is underway and no alliance has yet crossed the majority mark of 71. UDF is currently leading in 59 seats, leaving it 12 short of a majority if those leads hold. LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats and would need 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi in the Mettuppalayam contest
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded S.Gopalakrishnan in Mettuppalayam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Mettuppalayam
As counting advances in Mettuppalayam, 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.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Sulur Election Results 2026: Independent's Murugesan.N. leads early count in Sulur
Counting is underway in the Sulur constituency of Tamil Nadu, where Independent candidate Murugesan.N. is currently leading the early tally. AIPTMMK's Pappa Muthulakshmi.P. is also among those leading at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Kandasamy V.P., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:01 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Elections 2026: Mettuppalayam and the Nilgiris Lok Sabha connection
Mettuppalayam falls under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Nilgiris area as counting advances.
09:51 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count
Candidates representing DMK, NTK, AIADMK, VTVTK, NDMKK, APTMK, TVK, AIPTMMK, PRBC, IND are contesting in Mettuppalayam 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.
09:41 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results 2026: The verdict is building — round by round in Mettuppalayam
With the count now under way in Mettuppalayam, 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.
09:31 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: Mettuppalayam's result adds to Tamil Nadu's state-wide picture
As counting progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies, Mettuppalayam'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.
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 seats are needed for a majority. DMK is currently leading in 67 constituencies, leaving the party 51 seats short of that mark. TVK is 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 at this stage of counting.
09:21 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Mettuppalayam
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Mettuppalayam, 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.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result: No star candidate in the frame, counting under way
Counting is under way in the Mettuppalayam constituency of Tamil Nadu, where the sitting legislator Selvaraj A K of AIADMK is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. AIADMK's O.K.Chinnaraj, aged 72, is showing as leading at this stage, with Independent candidate A.Sathiyaleela also in the contest. The result for this Tamil Nadu seat is yet to be declared.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count
In 2021, T.R. Shanmugasundaram of the DMK was the runner-up in Mettuppalayam. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Elections 2026: R.Sangeetha (NDMKK) awaits the round-wise verdict
R.Sangeetha, contesting on a Naadaalum Makkal Katchi ticket, is one of 22 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mettuppalayam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:51 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Result 2026: S.Abdul Rahiman's VTVTK tally being counted in Mettuppalayam
S.Abdul Rahiman, contesting on a Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi ticket, is one of 22 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mettuppalayam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:41 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's stake in May 4 Mettuppalayam count
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded Kavitha Kalyanasundaram in Mettuppalayam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:31 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Mettuppalayam
In Mettuppalayam, 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.
08:21 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results 2026: 22 candidates in the count May 4
Key candidates contesting in Mettuppalayam include Kavitha Kalyanasundaram (DMK), S.Gopalakrishnan (NTK), O.K.Chinnaraj (AIADMK), and S.Abdul Rahiman (VTVTK) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
08:11 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Sivaraj,R. faring? Watching the Mettuppalayam count
Sivaraj,R., contesting on a Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 22 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mettuppalayam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:01 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Mettuppalayam candidate and the 2026 count
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has fielded O.K.Chinnaraj in Mettuppalayam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:51 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Mettuppalayam count is evolving
As counting progresses in Mettuppalayam, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Selvaraj A K of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:41 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: Independents in the fray: Mettuppalayam's non-party contestants
13 independent candidates are also in the fray in Mettuppalayam — including T.Amirthalingam, V.Anandkumar, S.Kavitha and 10 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:31 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build
At the designated counting centre for Mettuppalayam, 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.
07:29 (IST) May 04
Mettupalayam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
DMK's K. Kavitha Sundaram, AIADMK's O.K. Chinnaraj, and TVK's N. Sunil Anand are contesting for this seat among others
07:21 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: Step by step: how counting day works in Mettuppalayam
In Mettuppalayam, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
07:11 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Mettuppalayam was won with a margin of 2,456 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
07:01 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Mettuppalayam
Early trends from Mettuppalayam should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:51 (IST) May 04
Mettuppalayam Election Results: Counting day focus: O.K.Chinnaraj of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
O.K.Chinnaraj, contesting on a All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ticket, is one of 22 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mettuppalayam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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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.
Mettuppalayam is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 75.96% was recorded in the 2021 election. 22 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kavitha Kalyanasundaram (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Gopalakrishnan (Naam Tamilar Katchi), O.K.Chinnaraj (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), S.Abdul Rahiman (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), R.Sangeetha (Naadaalum Makkal Katchi), Sivaraj,R. (Anna Puratchi Thalaivar Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Sunilanand (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Dhamotharan,V. (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), C.Nagaraj (Party for the Rights of Other backward Classes), T.Amirthalingam (Independent), V.Anandkumar (Independent), S.Kavitha (Independent), T.R.Shanmugasundaram (Independent), A.Sathiyaleela (Independent), N.Saravana Kumar (Independent), R.Chinnaraj (Independent), V.Senthil Kumar (Independent), M.Palanichami (Independent), C.Mahendran (Independent), Manoharan (Independent), Rangasamy,P. (Independent), and P.Ravichandran (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Selvaraj A K of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Mettuppalayam with a margin of 2,456 votes. The runner-up was T.R. Shanmugasundaram of the DMK. round-by-round trends from Mettuppalayam 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.