TN + Puducherry Election Results 2021 Live: DMK Leader MK Stalin To Take Oath As Tamil Nadu CM On May 7

Tamil Nadu + Puducherry Election Results 2021 Live Updates: The 243 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu and 30 in the Union Territory of Puducherry went on polls in a single phase on April 6th, the results of which are set to be declared today, Sunday May 2nd. In Tamil Nadu, the massive tussle is mainly between the ruling AIADMK and MK Stalin-led DMK. The party/ coalition needs minimum 118 seats to stake claim for the government formation. In Puducherry, the BJP has contested the polls in alliance with the AIADMK and AINRC while the Congress has allied with the DMK. Given the rise in Covid-19 cases, the Election Commission has laid down strict instructions, directing that all counting halls must be fully Covid guidelines compliant. No candidates/agents will be allowed inside the counting hall without undergoing RT-PCR/RAT test or without having two doses of vaccination against Covid-19.

Background

Tamil Nadu + Puducherry Election Results 2021: The 243 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu and 30 in the Union Territory of Puducherry went on polls in a single phase on April 6th, the results of which are set to be declared today, Sunday May 2nd. The magic figure in Tamil Nadu is 118, the minimum seats required for a party or a coalition to stake claim for the government formation. The DMK and its allies, including the Congress, are ahead in at least 146 seats. The massive tussle is mainly between the ruling AIADMK and MK Stalin-led DMK. The AIADMK is contesting this election in alliance with the BJP while the DMK has partnered with Congress. This is the first assembly poll in the state without two of Tamil Nadu’s towering political figures, M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa. It is yet to be seen if ruling AIADMK, allied with BJP, will manage to secure a third term in Tamil Nadu assembly or Karunanidhi’s son Stalin will inherit the wide following his father. The newly formed Makkal Needhi Maiam of Kamal Haasan, which contested the polls in alliance with some regional parties, has also emerged as a challenger.In Puducherry, the BJP has contested the polls in alliance with the AIADMK and AINRC while the Congress has allied with the DMK. AINRC chief N Rangaswamy has announced as the NDA’s chief ministerial candidate while UPA has not made its CM candidate’s name public.Given the rise in Covid-19 cases, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Saturday reviewed the counting arrangements with senior officers of the Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) the Union Territory of Puducherry in a virtual meeting. He directed that all laid down instructions of the Commission must be adhered to besides directing that all counting halls must be fully Covid guidelines compliant. No candidates/agents will be allowed inside the counting hall without undergoing RT-PCR/RAT test or without having two doses of vaccination against Covid-19. The Election Commission has already banned any victory procession.

03/05/2021 12:58:41

Stalin To Take Oath as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7th

 DMK Leader MK Stalin, who coalition secured victory in 158 seats, will take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7. The swearing in ceremony of the new government led by his party would be simple due to Covid-19. DMK MP Kanimozhi said that its time that centre must understand that it can’t take states for granted and infringe on the rights of the state.

03/05/2021 12:06:19

EPS resigns, greets Stalin

Tamilnadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today resigned after the AIADMK suffered a defeat in the Assembly election.

According to reports, Palaniswami has sent his resignation from Salem through his Secretary and the letter will reach Governor Banwarilal Purohit late this afternoon.

Meanwhile, Palaniswami has greeted DMK president M K Stalin, who is going to be the next CM of Tamilnadu.

In a Tamil tweet, EPS said, ‘I convey my wishes to Stalin who is going to take charge as the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu.’

Palaniswami has emerged victorious yet again in his home constituency of Edappadi. won by a thumping margin of 93,802 votes – the highest of his political career – in Edappadi Assembly constituency as the AIADMK put up a good performance in Salem

03/05/2021 00:02:20

NDA set to form government in Puducherry

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will be forming a government in Puducherry, a senior BJP leader said on Sunday. According to party national General Secretary C.T. Ravi, the BJP has been successful in retaining power in Assam, and further, "is on its way to form a NDA Government in Puducherry".

"This is no mean feat by our party. I congratulate our Karyakartas and leaders for these victories," he said.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Puducherry consists of the All India N.R. Congress, which contested in 16 of the Union Territory's 30 seats, the BJP nine and the AIADMK five.

02/05/2021 22:48:31

M K Stalin's son, Udhayanidhi, defeats PMK rival AVA Kassali in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

DMK Youth Wing Secretary and party chief M K Stalin's son, Udhayanidhi, defeats PMK rival AVA Kassali by 69,355 votes in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni

 

02/05/2021 22:39:06

PM Modi thanks the people of Puducherry

I thank the people of Puducherry for blessing NDA. We are humbled to serve the people and fulfil their dreams. Our Karyakartas made outstanding efforts to work among the people and elaborate on our agenda of good governance: PM Narendra Modi

02/05/2021 22:31:23

Kamal Haasan loses own seat to BJP's Vanathi Srinivasan

BJP’s Vanathi Srinivasan defeats MNM chief and actor Kamal Haasan from Coimbatore South constituency from which he was running for this election.

02/05/2021 22:13:26

AINRC-led NDA leads with 13 seats in Puducherry

The AINRC-led NDA looked all set to capture power in Puducherry by winning 13 assembly seats and leading in two when the results for 22 out of the total 30 segments were declared on Sunday.

The Congress-led front emerged victorious in five constituencies and the independents in four as the counting for votes polled in the April 6 elections, was still underway.

According to the Election Commission, the AINRC secured 10, BJP three, DMK three, Congress two and the independents four.

02/05/2021 22:03:14

Mayawati offers her congratulations to MK Stalin

In a tweet in Hindi, Mayawati said, "Heartiest congratulations and good wishes to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for good performance of TMC in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Also heartiest congratulations and good wishes to Shri Stalin of Tamil Nadu, to Shri Vijyan of Kerala and to Shri Sonwal of Assam."

02/05/2021 21:46:05

Sonia Gandhi spoke MK Stalin over phone to congratulate on victory

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi spoke MK Stalin over phone to congratulate for their victory in assembly polls. 

02/05/2021 21:36:37

He should receive name and fame: Superstar Rajnikanth congratulates DMK Chief

Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth congratulated DMK leader MK Stalin and said, "I whole-heartedly congratulate my friend MK Stalin who had worked tirelessly and secured the victory in the recently concluded assembly election. I wish him long life and good health. He should receive name and fame by running a government satisfying people across the society."

02/05/2021 20:08:41

PM Modi congratulates DMK for TN win

"I would like to thank the people of Tamil Nadu who supported NDA. I assure the people of Tamil Nadu that we will keep working towards the state’s welfare and to further popularise the glorious Tamil culture. I applaud our Karyakartas for their hardwork," tweeted Prime Minister Modi. 

 

The party and its allies, including the Congress, are ahead in at least 156 seats, while the ruling AIADMK is up in 78 seats.

02/05/2021 18:24:43

Count the votes as per law; DMK complains of malpractice in vote counting in Viralimalai

The DMK, which seems set to come to power in Tamil Nadu, on Sunday requested the Election Commission to replace the Returning Officer of the Viralimalai Assembly constituency for malpractice and count the votes as per law.

In its complaint, the DMK said around 4,000 votes polled in favour of the party candidate Palaniappan were counted in favour of AIADMK candidate and Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar, who was shown to be leading with about 3,000 votes.

Responding to this DMK's Organisation Secretary and Rajya Sabha member R.S.Bharathi said, "If this malpractice is allowed, it would affect the exact result, which is apparently showing the victory of our DMK candidate." 

02/05/2021 18:19:09

Congratulations to MK Stalin for the victory: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Congratulations to MK Stalin for the victory. People of Tamil Nadu have voted for change and we will, under your leadership, prove to be a confident step in that direction. Best wishes: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

 

02/05/2021 17:52:01

Monitor those counting the votes: DMK President MK Stalin

DMK leader MK Stalin took to Twitter to say that those involved in counting at the centres should be monitored strictly. "Nobody should exit the centres until all the votes have been counted. Candidates should contact those in charge in case of any delay in issuing certificate after winning", he tweeted. 

With his DMK coasting towards victory in the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly polls on its own as it leads in 153 seats and allies further beef up the tally, party President M.K. Stalin on Sunday said "a new chapter is set to begin in the organisation's history".

02/05/2021 16:33:55

Puducherry: BJP's A Namassivayam wins from Mannadipet

BJP's A Namassivayam wins from Mannadipet constituency in Puducherry.

"I am thankful to the voters for electing me as their representative. NDA will take up welfare activities for people of Puducherry and continue to work for them," he said. 

02/05/2021 16:15:16

DMK chief MK Stalin asks party workers to avoid celebrations

Avoid victory celebrations: DMK chief MK Stalin to party workers DMK is leading in 153 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, as per Election Commission trends.

02/05/2021 14:39:41

AINRC Wins Mangalam Seat In Puducherry

AINRC Candidate Djeacoumar .C wins Mangalam seat in Puducherry, defeats DMK candidate Kumaravel. 

02/05/2021 14:38:46

BJP Defeats Congress In Kamraj Nagar Seat In Puducherry

BJP's A. JohnKumar wins Kamraj Nagar seat against INC's M. Shajahan in Puducherry 

02/05/2021 14:38:29

AINRC Wins Kadirgamam Seat In Puducherry

AINRC Candidate S. Ramesh wins Kadirgamam seat defeating Congress candidate P. Selvanadane in Puducherry 

 

02/05/2021 14:15:12

Puducherry: DMK candidate Annibal Kennedy wins from Oupalam

Puducherry: DMK candidate Annibal Kennedy wins Oupalam constituency against AIADMK candidate A. Anabalagan with a margin of 4780 votes.

02/05/2021 14:01:27

Trends at 2 PM

Tamil Nadu
Party-- Results/Trends
AIADMK+ -- 00/88
DMK+ -- 00/145
MNM+ -- 00/00
Others -- 00/01

Puducherry
Party -- Results/Trends
NDA -- 00/08
UPA -- 00/03
IND -- 00/00
Others -- 00/01

02/05/2021 13:56:46

We are a responsible political party: DMK's Elangovan on celebrations

The cadres are simply jubilant. Our leader's advice to the cadres is that let them celebrate from their homes as Election Commission is taking serious note of any violation. We are a responsible political party: TKS Elangovan, DMK, in Chennai

02/05/2021 13:43:31

Puducherry: N Rangasamy trails by 673 votes in Yanam

Former CM and AINRC founder leader N Rangasamy trails by 673 votes in Yanam. Current trends show NDA leading on 8 seats while UPA alliance ahead on 3. The minimum number of seats required to claim victorty is 16. 

02/05/2021 13:41:23

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK's V Ramu leading from Katpadi

AIADMK's V Ramu leading from Katpadi, DMK's Durai Murugan trailing. Current trends show AIADMK+ leading on 11 seats while DMK+ ahead on 145 seats

02/05/2021 12:30:35

Tamil Nadu: DMK candidate V Senthil Balaji leads against M R Vijayabhaskar in Karur

DMK candidate V Senthil Balaji lodges lead against Transport minister M R Vijayabhaskar in Karur, Tamil Nadu

02/05/2021 12:19:53

Trends after 5 rounds of voting

Tamil Nadu
Party-- Results/Trends
AIADMK+ -- 00/91
DMK+ -- 00/142
MNM+ -- 00/00
Others -- 00/01

Puducherry
Party -- Results/Trends
NDA -- 00/09
UPA -- 00/02
IND -- 00/00
Others -- 00/01

02/05/2021 11:32:56

DMK continues to maintain lead in Tamil Nadu

After four rounds of counting, the trends incicate DMK taking lead in Tamil Nadi. DMK candidate S Thangapandian is leading with 12,035 votes. DMK's Prabhakaran is leading by 4,033 votes. I Periyasamy of DMK has taken a strong lead of 9,082. Minister for milk and dairy development, K T Rajenthra Bhalaji, is trailing with 11,323 votes

02/05/2021 11:23:17

Trends at 11 AM

Tamil Nadu
Party-- Results/Trends
AIADMK+ -- 00/101
DMK+ -- 00/132
MNM+ -- 00/00
Others -- 00/01

Puducherry
Party -- Results/Trends
NDA -- 00/09
UPA -- 00/05
IND -- 00/00
Others -- 00/00

02/05/2021 10:54:57

DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin Leads In Chepauk, BJP's L Murugan Trails In Dharapuram

As per the latest trends, BJP state president L Murugan is trailing in Dharapuram constituency. Meanwhile, DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin leads with 3,933 votes in Chepauk constituency.

02/05/2021 10:20:20

MNM's Kamal Hassan leads by 84 votes in Coimbatore

As the second round of counting votes comes to an end, MNM candidate Kamal Hassan is leading by 84 votes in Coimbatore South constituency.

02/05/2021 10:12:29

Trends at 10 AM: DMK Crosses Magic Number In Tamil Nadu, Ahead On 119 Seats

Tamil Nadu
Party-- Results/Trends
AIADMK+ -- 00/92
DMK+ -- 00/119
MNM+ -- 00/00
Others -- 00/01

Puducherry
Party -- Results/Trends
NDA -- 00/09
UPA -- 00/05
IND -- 00/00
Others -- 00/00

02/05/2021 09:53:44

Tamil Nadu: BJP Chief L Murugan leading in Dharapuram

Tamil Nadu BJP president L Murugan is leading in Dharapuram constituency after first round of counting.

02/05/2021 09:31:51

Current trends in Tamil Nadu

Party-- Results/Trends

AIADMK+ -- 00/58
DMK+ -- 00/73
MNM+ -- 00/00
Others -- 00/03

02/05/2021 09:33:04

BJP+ leading in Puducherry; Congress+ ahead in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu
Party-- Results/Trends
AIADMK+ -- 00/34
DMK+ -- 00/47
MNM+ -- 00/00
Others -- 00/00

Puducherry
Party -- Results/Trends
NDA -- 00/05
UPA -- 00/04
IND -- 00/00
Others -- 00/00

02/05/2021 09:06:44

Tamil Nadu | DMK leading on 35 seats

DMK leading in Saidapet and Kolathur constituency after first round of counting.

02/05/2021 09:02:41

Trends at 9 AM

As per the latest trends at 9.00 am, in Tamil Nadu, DMK+ is leading on 32 seats while AIADMK is leading on 28 seats. MNM is yet to open account. 

In Puducherry, NDA is leading on 5 seats, UPA on 4 and Independent 0. 

02/05/2021 08:57:50

First leads in for Tamil Nadu; DMK+ leading on 5 seats

First leads are in for Tamil Nadi. As per the data available, DMK+ is leading on 5 seats while the AIADMK+ and MNM+ are yet to open account.

02/05/2021 08:23:48

Counting begins in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The counting of votes has begun in both Tamil Nadu and Pudicherry. In Tamil Nadu, the counting of votes will be held at a total of 75 counting centres across Tamil Nadu. The election results are expected to be known at least after 13 rounds of counting. While postal ballots are being counted first, votes cast via electronic voting machines will be taken up for counting after 8:30 am. 

02/05/2021 08:16:11

Puducherry: Key candidates in fray and their constituencies

A total of 324 candidates are in the fray in Puducherry, of which, 287 are men while only 38 are women. Check out the list of key candidates and their constituencies:

• Nellithope: Vivilian Richards Johnkumar (BJP) vs V.Karhikeyan (DMK)


• Lawspet: V Saminathan (BJP) vs M. Vaithinathan (Congress)


• Thirunallar: R Kamalakannan (Congress) vs GNS Rajasekaran (BJP)


• Uppalam: A. Anbalagan (AIADMK) vs V. Anilbal Kennedy (DMK)


• Muthiapet: S. Senthil Kumarana (Congress) vs R. Saravanan (CPI-M)


• Karaikal (North): AV Subramanian (Congress) vs PRN Thirumurugan (AINRC) 


• Embalam-SC: U. Lakshmikandhan (AINRC) vs M. Kandaswamy (Congress)


• Kamraj Nagar: MOHF Shahjahan (Congress) vs A. Johnkumar (BJP)


• Thattanchavady: N Rangaswamy (AINRC) Sethu Selvam (CPI)


• Yanam: N Rangaswamy (AINRC) vs Gollapalli Srinivas Ashok (Independent)

02/05/2021 07:45:19

Tamil Nadu: Key candidates in fray and their constituencies

A total of 3,998 candidates are in the fray in Tamil Nadu. Check out the list of key candidates and their constituencies:

• Edappadi: Edappadi K Palaniswami (AIADMK) vs Sampath Kumar (DMK)


• Bodinayakannur: O Panneerselvam (AIADMK) vs Thanga Tamilselvan (DMK)


• Kolathur: MK Stalin (DMK) vs Aadhirajaram (AIADMK)


• Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni: Udhayanidhi Stalin (DMK) vs A. V. A. Kassali (PMK)


• Kovilpatti: TTV Dhinakaran (AMMK) vs K Raju (AIADMK)


• Coimbatore South: Kamal Haasan (MNM) vs Mayura S Jayakumar (Congress)


• Dharapuram: L Murugan (BJP) vs Kayalvizhi Selvaraj (DMK)


• Perambalur: M Prabhakaran (DMK ) vs R.Tamilselvan (AIADMK)


• Thondamuthur: Karthikeya Senapathy (DMK) vs SP Velumani (AIADMK)


• Karur: Senthil Balaji (DMK) vs MR Vijayabaskar (AIADMK)

02/05/2021 07:28:22

Puducherry Exit Polls Results: BJP Led NDA Front Trumping V Narayanasamy's Congress

The ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll predicted that the BJP led NDA will be coming to power. As per the survey data, the AINRC, BJP, and ADMK's alliance is predicted to bag 47.1 per cent vote share this time. As per the data, the coalation has seen a gain of 16.6% as compared to the last Puducherry assembly polls.

On the other hand, V Narayanasamy-led Congress alliance with DMK is predicted to record 34.2 per cent vote share. The alliance is noticing a negative vote swing by 5.3% as compared to the 2016 Assembly Polls.

02/05/2021 07:20:00

Exit polls predicted clear majority for Stalin-led DMK in TN

While the results for the 234-member Tamil Nadu legislative assembly will be announced later today, the ABP News-CVoter Exit Poll predicted Stalin-led DMK victorious with a clear majority bagging the seats in the range of 160-172. The incumbent AIADMK- led alliance is expected to be restricted to 58 to 70 seats in the state. In 2016 Assembly elections, AIADMK – led alliance had emerged victorious on 134 seats and DMK –led coalition managed to corner 98 seats. 

Translated to vote share, the ABP-CVoter Exit Polls revealed that the vote share of DMK and alliance partners will witness a jump of 7.9% from 38.8% in 2016 to 46.7% in 2021 while the vote share of AIADMK – led coalition will plummet by 8.7% from 43.7% in 2016 to 35% in 2021. Other outfits will continue to remain marginal political players in the state. 

02/05/2021 06:35:04

Counting Amid Covid: RT-PCR Must For All Candidates/Agents; Victory Procession Banned

Given the rise in Covid-19 cases, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Saturday reviewed the counting arrangements with senior officers of the Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) the Union Territory of Puducherry in a virtual meeting.

He directed that all laid down instructions of the Commission must be adhered to besides directing that all counting halls must be fully Covid guidelines compliant. No candidates/agents will be allowed inside the counting hall without undergoing RT-PCR/RAT test or without having two doses of vaccination against Covid-19. The Election Commission has already banned any victory procession.