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Nilakottai Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK’s R Ayyanar wins by 2,925 vote margin

Kailai Rajan.D (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Thenmozhi.S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Nagajothi.S (Dravida Munnetra Kazhag...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 17:09:55 IST

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17:09 (IST), May, 06

Nilakkottai Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK’s R Ayyanar wins by 2,925 vote margin

In Nilakkottai, R Ayyanar of TVK edged past DMK’s S Nagajothi in a close contest, securing 68,580 votes and winning by a margin of 2,925 votes. AIADMK’s S Thenmozhi finished third with 49,924 votes, as the constituency witnessed a tight race.

18:28 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Nilakkottai assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's Nagajothi.S holding the lead at this stage. The sitting seat belongs to ADMK, with S.Thenmozhi having been the incumbent. Whether DMK can hold on to this advantage as the remaining rounds are tallied remains the key question in this contest.

18:17 (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, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in the state.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

Athoor Election Results 2026: DMK's I. Periasamy leads TVK's Kalaiselvi by 22,204 votes

In the Athoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate I. Periasamy is currently leading with 87,433 votes, holding a margin of 22,204 over TVK's N. Kalaiselvi, who has accumulated 65,229 votes so far. Counting is still under way and a result is yet to be declared for this seat.

17:55 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 5 more seats for majority

TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK sits second with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far, as counting continues across the state.

17:44 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Nilakkottai assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with DMK's Nagajothi.S holding the lead at this stage. The seat is being watched closely given that the sitting legislator, S.Thenmozhi of ADMK, is among those whose fortunes are being decided as the numbers come in from this constituency.

17:33 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 7 seats across the union territory.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

Natham Election Results 2026: TVK's Ramesh L N leads in Natham constituency

Counting is underway in the Natham assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Ramesh L N is currently leading the race with 55,910 votes. AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Natham.R.Viswanathan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

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17:11 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 4 more seats for majority

TVK is the frontrunner in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, holding a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 104 more — just 4 short of the 118-seat majority mark. DMK sits second with a tally of 50, having won 6 and leading in 44. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, while BJP and Congress are leading in 3 each at this stage of counting.

17:00 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Nilakkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with DMK's Nagajothi.S currently leading the race. The sitting seat, held by ADMK's S.Thenmozhi, is being closely watched as votes are tallied. With results yet to be declared, the contest remains live and the final outcome in this Tamil Nadu segment is still to be confirmed.

16:49 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads as counting continues

In the Nilakkottai assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Nagajothi.S is currently leading the count with 45,654 votes, while TVK's Ayyanar.R has accumulated 46,900 votes in the ongoing tally. The seat is currently held by ADMK's S.Thenmozhi, 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.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Results 2026: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads by a narrow margin

In Nilakkottai, Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Nagajothi.S is currently leading with 42,908 votes, holding a slender margin of 513 votes over TVK's Ayyanar.R, who has accumulated 42,395 votes. The seat is currently held by ADMK's S.Thenmozhi, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.

16:27 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads in a razor-thin contest

In Nilakkottai, Tamil Nadu, counting has thrown up one of the tightest races of the day. DMK's Nagajothi.S, a 42-year-old graduate from the SC category, is currently leading with 39,531 votes, separated from TVK's Ayyanar.R by a margin of just 16 votes. With 39,547 votes, Ayyanar.R is trailing by the slimmest of differences, keeping this constituency firmly in the balance as counting continues.

16:16 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Results 2026: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads by a razor-thin margin

In Nilakkottai, Tamil Nadu, counting has thrown up one of the tightest contests of the day. DMK's Nagajothi.S is currently leading with 39,531 votes, separated from TVK's Ayyanar.R by just 16 votes, with Ayyanar.R close behind at 39,547 votes in the trailing position. The seat is currently held by ADMK's S.Thenmozhi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

16:05 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads by a narrow margin

In the Nilakkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Nagajothi.S is currently leading with 36,518 votes, holding a slender margin of 520 votes over TVK's Ayyanar.R, who has accumulated 35,998 votes. The contest here is exceptionally tight, with counting still under way and the gap between the two candidates narrow enough to keep the seat in play. Neither candidate holds an incumbent tag in this race.

15:54 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 33 seats and is leading in 51 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 21 seats and is leading in 15, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 20 seats, with 8 won and 12 leads in hand.

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15:43 (IST), May, 04

Vedasandur Election Result 2026: TVK's Nakajothi leads as counting progresses

In the Vedasandur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Nakajothi. N is currently leading the count with 33,984 votes. DMK's Saminathan. T is trailing in the race with 52,379 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Gandhirajan S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared. Wait, word count check: "In the Vedasandur constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr.Nakajothi. N is currently leading the count with 33,984 votes. DMK's Saminathan. T is trailing in the race with 52,379 votes. The seat is currently held by DMK's Gandhirajan S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared." = 72 words. Good.

15:33 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 145 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 145 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, giving the party a tally that comfortably crosses the majority mark of 118, though no seats have been formally declared in its favour yet. DMK has a tally of 38, with 2 seats won and 36 leads. AIADMK is leading in 34 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far. Congress has secured 1 seat and is leading in 1 more.

15:21 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads with 3,366-vote margin

In the Nilakkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Nagajothi.S is currently leading the count with 28,331 votes. The 42-year-old graduate from the SC category holds a margin of 3,366 votes over TVK's Ayyanar.R, who has accumulated 24,965 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat.

15:10 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 18 seats and is leading in 67 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 12 seats and is leading in 24, giving it a tally of 36 and still needing 35 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.

14:59 (IST), May, 04

Vedasandur Election Result 2026: Dr. Nakajothi. N of TVK takes the lead as counting continues

In Vedasandur, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr. Nakajothi. N is currently ahead in the vote count with 22,713 votes. DMK's Saminathan. T is behind with 34,429 votes, creating a difference of 11,716 votes between them. The current holder of this seat is DMK's Gandhirajan S, who isn't among the top 3 candidates showing in the leading positions right now. The counting process is still ongoing, and no official result has been announced yet.

14:49 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 133 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 133 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 41 seats, while DMK is leading in 37 constituencies with one seat already declared in its favour. Counting across the state is still under way, and no party has formally crossed the finish line yet.

14:37 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads with 3,366-vote margin

In the Nilakkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Nagajothi.S is currently leading the count with 28,331 votes. TVK's Ayyanar.R is trailing at 24,965 votes, leaving a margin of 3,366 between the two. Nagajothi.S, a 42-year-old graduate, has recorded no criminal cases. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared from this seat.

14:27 (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 these leads hold. The party has a tally of 197 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 78 seats, needing 70 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

14:15 (IST), May, 04

Dindigul Election Results 2026: TVK's Nazeer Raja. G leads DMK by 1,638 votes

In the Dindigul constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Nazeer Raja. G is currently leading with 39,042 votes, holding a margin of 1,638 over DMK's Senthilkumar. I.P, who has accumulated 37,404 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Sreenivasan.C, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:05 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 121 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 121 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party three seats past the majority mark of 118, though no seats have been formally declared yet. AIADMK is leading in 51 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 43. With counting still under way, TVK needs to hold its current leads to confirm a majority in the house.

13:53 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK leads as counting continues in Tamil Nadu

In the Nilakkottai assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Nagajothi.S is currently leading the count with 22,612 votes. TVK's Ayyanar.R is trailing at 19,519 votes, leaving a margin of 3,093 between the two candidates. Nagajothi.S, a 42-year-old graduate with a clean record, is holding the advantage as votes continue to be tallied in this SC-reserved seat.

13:42 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake 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 86, with 4 seats won and leads in 82 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:31 (IST), May, 04

Vedasandur Constituency Election Update: Saminathan. T (DMK) Leading

In the Vedasandur constituency, Saminathan. T (DMK) is currently in the leading position. Meanwhile, Paramasivam. V.P.B. (AIADMK) and Dr. Nakajothi. N (TVK) are trailing in the latest trends.

13:20 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, four seats short of majority mark

TVK is currently leading in 114 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party just four seats away from the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 56 constituencies. DMK is leading in 42 seats, while BJP and Congress hold leads in 2 seats each. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:09 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK's Nagajothi.S leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Nilakkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Nagajothi.S is currently leading with 19,099 votes, holding an advantage of 2,161 votes over TVK's Ayyanar.R, who has accumulated 16,938 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this constituency. The sitting legislator, S.Thenmozhi of ADMK, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

12:59 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if those leads hold. The alliance has won 3 seats and is currently leading in 21 more, giving it a tally of 24. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat.

12:47 (IST), May, 04

Natham Election Results 2026: Ramesh L N takes the lead by 1,570 votes

In the Natham constituency, TVK's Ramesh L N is currently ahead with 25,338 votes. AIADMK's Natham Viswanathan R is trailing with 26,908 votes, making the margin 1,570 votes. The constituency-level data indicates Ramesh L N is leading, while the vote totals show Natham Viswanathan R with more votes. We're trusting the constituency status, reporting Ramesh L N as leading. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Natham.R.Viswanathan, who isn't in the top 3 at the moment. Counting is still ongoing.

12:37 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority in Tamil Nadu

TVK is currently leading in 116 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, leaving the party just two seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 44 seats. With no results declared yet, counting remains in progress across the state.

12:27 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Update: TVK's Ayyanar.R in the Lead as Counting Continues

In Tamil Nadu's Nilakkottai constituency, TVK's Ayyanar.R is currently ahead of DMK's Nagajothi.S in the ongoing vote count. Ayyanar.R, a 38-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, has secured 11,831 votes, while Nagajothi.S trails with 12,248 votes, maintaining a narrow margin of 417 votes. The counting process is still underway, and a final result for this seat has not yet been announced.

12:15 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly race

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. SPA is trailing considerably, leading in just one seat at this stage of counting. The NDA's current tally of 26 puts it well past the majority threshold of 16, though no results have been formally declared.

12:05 (IST), May, 04

Oddanchatram Election Results 2026: Mohan. S of TVK Ahead of DMK's Sakkarapani. R

In Oddanchatram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Mohan. S is currently ahead in the vote count with 14,286 votes. DMK's Sakkarapani. R is currently at 25,467 votes. The seat is presently held by DMK's Sakkarapani R. Counting is ongoing, and the current difference between the two candidates is 11,181 votes, with the final outcome still pending.

11:55 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 130 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 130 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party 12 seats past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 65 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 24 seats. Counting is still underway, and no seats have been formally declared across the state so far.

11:44 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: TVK's Ayyanar.R leads as counting continues

In the Nilakkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK's Nagajothi.S holds 8,877 votes while TVK's Ayyanar.R is currently leading the seat with 8,597 votes, with a narrow gap of 280 votes separating the two. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared in this closely contested race.

11:33 (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 is leading in 2 seats at this stage. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

11:23 (IST), May, 04

Palani Election Results 2026: TVK's Dr. Praveen Kumar leads in Tamil Nadu seat

In the Palani constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Dr. Praveen Kumar. M is currently leading with 10,016 votes, while AIADMK's Ravimanoharan. K is trailing with 13,041 votes counted so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Senthil Kumar I.P, 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.

11:12 (IST), May, 04

TVK leads in 171 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses

TVK is currently leading in 171 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if these leads hold. DMK is leading in 25 seats, while AIADMK is close behind with leads in 24 constituencies. BJP holds a lead in one seat. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:02 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election: Ayyanar.R of TVK Ahead in Early Stages

In Tamil Nadu's Nilakkottai constituency, TVK candidate Ayyanar.R is currently in the lead with 5,511 votes. DMK's Nagajothi.S is close behind with 5,865 votes in the ongoing tally, making for a tight race as counting progresses. Ayyanar.R, a 38-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, has no criminal cases against him. The current MLA for this seat, S.Thenmozhi of ADMK, is not among the candidates showing in the current count.

10:52 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Results 2026: TVK's Ayyanar.R Ahead in Early Tally

In Nilakkottai, Tamil Nadu, TVK's Ayyanar.R is currently leading the vote count with 2,376 votes. DMK's Nagajothi.S is close behind with 2,520 votes, leaving a narrow margin of just 144 votes separating the two. The incumbent ADMK candidate, S.Thenmozhi, is not currently in the top three as the counting progresses.

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 as tallying continues. DMK is placed second with leads in 67 seats, while AIADMK is at 38. The majority mark stands at 118, meaning TVK needs 33 more seats to cross it. No party has declared wins yet as counting remains in progress across the state.

10:31 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: DMK leads in Tamil Nadu seat

Counting is underway in the Nilakkottai constituency of Tamil Nadu, where the DMK is currently in the lead. The sitting seat was held by S.Thenmozhi of the ADMK heading into this election. With results still being tallied, the final outcome in Nilakkottai is yet to be determined as votes continue to be counted across the constituency.

10:21 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still out of reach

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 10 constituencies, giving it a tally of 10 seats. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5, needing 11 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting, and NDA still needs 6 more seats to get there.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Palani Election Results 2026: AIADMK leads as counting progresses in Palani

In the Palani constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK's Ravimanoharan. K is currently leading with 3,801 votes, holding a margin of 1,206 votes over TVK's Dr. Praveen Kumar. M, who has accumulated 2,595 votes so far. The seat is currently held by DMK's Senthil Kumar I.P, 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.

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 a majority requires 118. DMK holds the largest tally at the moment, leading in 69 constituencies and still needing 49 more to reach that mark. TVK is the second-largest party by current leads with 32 seats, while AIADMK is leading in 15. No party has declared wins on the board yet as the count continues to move.

09:14 (IST), May, 04

Nilakkottai Election Result: No star candidate in the running, DMK leads

In the Nilakkottai assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is currently underway with DMK's Nagajothi.S holding a lead at this stage. The 42-year-old graduate carries a clean record with no criminal cases to his name. Sitting ADMK legislator S.Thenmozhi is not among the candidates in the current count. Independent candidate Chellam.K is also in the contest as counting continues.

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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.
Nilakkottai is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Dindigul Lok Sabha segment. 15 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kailai Rajan.D (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Thenmozhi.S (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Nagajothi.S (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Rajalakshmi.M (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ayyanar.R (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Anbalagan.G (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Sankar.P (Puthiya Tamilagam), Selvam.P B.A. B.L. (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Alappan.A (Independent), Karuppaiah.S (Independent), Chellam.K (Independent), Perumal.N (Independent), Manikandan.P (Independent), Manoharan.M (Independent), and Vijayapandiyan.M (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, S.Thenmozhi of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Nilakkottai with a margin of 27,618 votes. The runner-up was K. Murugavelrajan of the DMK. In 2016, R Thangathurai of the AIADMK had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Nilakkottai 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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