The Thattanchavady Assembly constituency in Puducherry is witnessing a closely contested election in 2026. Votes cast on May 4 are being counted, and early trends are being monitored closely. The seat, a General constituency, has 29,760 voters on its electoral rolls. In the 2021 election, N. Rangasamy of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) emerged victorious with a margin of 5,456 votes. The 2016 winner was Ashok Anand, also from the AINRC. The voter turnout in 2021 stood at 77.78%.
Candidates in the Fray
Ten candidates are contesting from Thattanchavady in the 2026 Assembly Election. The key contenders include:
- N. Rangasamy (All India N.R. Congress)
- Ve. Vaithilingam (Congress)
- K. Kathiresan (Pattali Makkal Katchi)
- S. Karthi Kumari (Naam Tamilar Katchi)
- E. Vinayagam (Neyam Makkal Kazhagam)
- B. Ganeshamourthy (Independent)
- M. Krishnamurthy (Independent)
- K. Sethu Sethuselvam (Independent)
- Bangarammal Karunakaran (Independent)
- N. Ranjithkumar (Independent)
Historical Context
In the 2021 Assembly Election, N. Rangasamy of the All India N.R. Congress won the Thattanchavady seat with a margin of 5,456 votes. The runner-up was K. Sethu Selvam of the CPI. In 2016, Ashok Anand of the AINRC had secured the seat. The constituency has a history of competitive contests, and the 2026 results are expected to reflect the evolving political landscape of Puducherry.
Vote Counting and Trends
Counting of votes began early on May 4, 2026, and round-by-round trends from Thattanchavady are being closely tracked. The final result will determine which candidate has secured the most votes. The constituency's outcome will contribute to the overall tally of Puducherry's 30 Assembly segments. This live blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue, with additional information sourced from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta, based on election affidavits available in the public domain from the Election Commission of India.
As the day unfolds, the focus remains on whether incumbent N. Rangasamy can retain his seat or if a challenger will emerge victorious. The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded S. Karthi Kumari, adding another dimension to the contest. The final result will be announced after all rounds of counting are completed.
