COIMBATORE: TVK candidate Vignesh K secured an early lead in the Kinathukadavu constituency in Coimbatore as vote counting for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced on Monday morning. The initial round of counting, based on official data, placed Vignesh ahead, marking a strong debut for the party founded by actor-turned-politician Vijay in the Coimbatore district.
Election Results 2026 Overview
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu, along with West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, as voters await the verdict. In West Bengal, a tight race is anticipated between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP. In Tamil Nadu, all eyes are on whether the DMK can retain power under Chief Minister M.K. Stalin or if the AIADMK will stage a comeback.
Kinathukadavu Round 1 Numbers
According to the official data released after the first round, the leading candidates are:
- TVK's Vignesh – 7,361 votes
- AIADMK's Damodaran – 5,636 votes
- DMK's Sabari Karthikeyan – 5,191 votes
Vignesh's lead reflects a significant early advantage for the fledgling TVK party in this constituency.
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Tysion Prabhu is a senior correspondent with The Times of India in Coimbatore. As a crime reporter, he covers crime trends, defence, and railways. He holds a master's degree in journalism from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. In addition to crime reporting, he writes on sports and has a background as a professional cricket player.
