Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2016: As it happened

DMK's Radhapuram candidate M Appavu protests outside counting booth. He lost to AIADMK's IS Inbadurai by a margin of 49 votes

DMK's S.Thangapandian wins Rajapalayam, DMK candidate K.Sundar wins Uthiramerur, AIADMK's A.Prabhu wins Kallakurichi, DMK's B.Ranganathan wins Villivakkam, AIADMK's A.Prabhu wins Kallakurichi, DMK's Inbasekaran wins Pennagaram, V.N.Virugai Ravi from AIADMK wins Virugambakkam, DMK's S.Thangapandian wins Rajapalayam: Election Commission

If DMK was aware of the malpractices, it should have halted the process then and there, says AIADMK's Durai Pandian on Stalin's charges of collusion between Election Commission and Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy resigns following defeat of his AINRC in assembly elections

Tamil Nadu election: We have given enough complaints to chief election officer regarding violations by AIADMK & we have lost confidence in Election Commission, says party supreme MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu election: DMK may move court if EC doesn't act on their allegation against AIADMK (of using its influence to win elections), says party supreme MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu assembly election: DMK supreme Stalin claims collusion between AIADMK and Election Commission

Tamil Nadu assembly election: DMK should accept defeat and start acting as opposition, says BJP senior leader Subramanian Swamy

Tamil Nadu status at 7.40 pm

AIADMK's R Murugaiah Pandian defeated Avudaiappan of DMK by a margin of 13,166 votes in Ambasamudram; DMK's Nandakumar AP beats Kalaiarasu of AIADMK in Anaikattu

Latest trends in Tamil Nadu as per ECI at 6.51 pm:

"Even when 10 parties allied themselves against me, I did not have a coalition and I placed my faith in God and built an alliance with the people. It is clear that the people have faith in me and I have total faith in the people," said AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa, in her victory speech

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa retains her Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency, trounces her nearest DMK rival by a large margin.

DMK's Poongothai Aladi Aruna defeated K Hepzi of AIDMK by a margin of 4,754 votes in Alangulam constituency of Tamil Nadu

In Kerala, BJP's vote share has increased from 6 to nearly 15%. In Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, we have maintained our vote share, says BJP party chief Amit Shah

Meyyanathan Siva of DMK beats Gnanakalaiselvan AIADMK by a margin of 9,941 votes in Alangudi legislative assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu

Latest trends in Tamil Nadu as per ECI at 5.42 pm:

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M Karunanidhi wins Thiruvarur seat defeating his nearest AIADMK rival by 68,366 votes, says Election Commission

Tamil Nadu Trends/Results at 4.30 pm, as per ECI:

When last reports came in, Jayalalithaa was leading by over 15,000 votes in Dr RK Nagar constituency in Chennai. Her arch-rival and DMK president M Karunanidhi retained his Tiruvarur constituency by a huge margin of more than 65,000 votes.

Karunanidhi's son and DMK treasurer M K Stalin was leading by more than 15,000 votes in Kolathur.

Disappointed but we won't stop & emerge as a stronger party: Tamilisai Soundararajan,BJP #Elections2016 #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/69LGRIjzW6

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

In Tamil Nadu, the Trends/Results available for 232 seats at 3.40 pm as per ECI are as follows:

AIADMK: Wins - 33; Leading - 101 (134)

DMK+: Wins - 24, Leading - 71 (95)

Final tally in Puducherry

All the results have been declared in Puducherry and the DMK-Congress alliance has registered victory in the Union Territory, defeating the ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC).

According to the Election Commission, the Indian National Congress won 15 seats and DMK 2, taking the alliance tally to 17 - one more than the 16 required to form government in the 30-member Puducherry Assembly.

AINRC, on the other hand, could manage to win only eight seats while AIADMK won four.

One seat was bagged by an Independent candidate.

WATCH: Jayalalithaa's supporters congratulate her on victory in Tamil Nadu Assembly #Election2016https://t.co/SkFaYSxZ7t

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

Mandate of people of Tamil Nadu was for DMK, but unfortunately, crores of rupees were spent by Jayalalithaa - Dayanidhi Maran

Puducherry status at 2.20 pm

Tamil Nadu status at 2.20 pm

PCC president A Namassivayam wins in Villianur, defeating nearest AINRC rival Theni C Jayakumar by margin of over 8,000 votes - PTI

I have no other interest in life except for working for the people of Tamil Nadu - Jayalalithaa

I'll continue to strive for the betterment of this state till my last breath - Jayalalithaa

I also thank the leaders and workers of AIADMK as well as friendly parties - Jayalalithaa

I will show my gratitude in the form of actions that I will take after forming the government - Jayalalithaa

Thank the people of Tamil Nadu for giving us a historic victory. After 1984, it is for the first time that a CM has been re-elected, says Jayalalithaa.

AIADMK has been given a historical mandate by ppl of TN. I'd like to convey my heartiest wishes to my supporters-Jayalalithaa #Election2016

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

My party and I are indebted to people of Tamil Nadu for giving us this historic victory: Jayalalithaa #Election2016 results

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

Trends/ Results available in Puducherry at 1.20 pm, as per ECI:

INC: Wins - 8, Leading - 2

AINRC: Wins - 8, Leading - 0

AIADMK: Wins - 1, Leading - 2

DMK: Wins - 1, Leading - 0

Independent: Wins - 1, Leading - 0

Total seats for which trends/results available: 23

Latest trends in Tamil Nadu as per ECI at 1.20 pm:

AIADMK: Win -3; Leading - 127

DMK+: Leading - 99

PMK: Leading - 1

Trends/Results available for seats: 231

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says the alliance had had a strong showing in Tamil Nadu.

In other trends, AIADMK ministers R Natham Viswanathan (Athur), R Vaithilingam (Orathanadu), P Palaniyappan (Pappireddippatti) S Gokula Indira (Anna Nagar) and B Valarmathi (Thousand Lights) are trailing their rivals. 

DMK's TRB Rajaa is trailing AIADMK's S Kamaraji in Mannargudi segment.

Senior DMK leader Duraimurugan is leading in Katpadi.

In Tamil Nadu, VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan is trailing AIADMK and Congress in Kattumannarkoil (SC) constituency.

The six seats from which AINRC has won in Puducherry include: Indira Nagar (Chief Minister N Rangasamy), Kadirgamam (N S J Jayabal), Karaikal North (P R N Thirumurugan), Mangalam (S V Sugumaran), Mannadipet (T P R Selvame) and Nedungadu (Chandirapriyanga).

WATCH: Congress supporters celebrate as party wins 8 seats and is leading in 2 seats in Puducherry #Election2016https://t.co/eaxEYEjyYa

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

False campaigning by DMK has been defeated. People of Tamil Nadu have rejected family politics carried out by our opponents - Jayalalithaa

I convey my heartiest thanks to voters who have reaffirmed their faith on me and given me another chance - Jayalalithaa

In Puducherry, Congress has won 6 seats and is leading in 2 as per trends available at 12.35 pm. Its alliance partner DMK is leading in 2 seats.

AINRC, on the other hand, has won 7 seats and is leading in 1.

AIADMK has won one seat and is leading in one more.

Trends/Results are available for 21 seats so far out of total 30.

As per Tamil Nadu trends available at 12.35 pm, AIADMK is leading in 131 seats and DMK+ in 97.

Trends are available for 231 seats so far out of total 232 for which votes are being counted today. The state has 234 Assembly constituencies.

"I will fulfill all the promises I made in the manifesto and work day and night to make Tamil Nadu number one in India," says AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa.

Trends/Results in Puducherry as per ECI at 12 noon:

Trends/Results in Tamil Nadu at 12 noon, as per ECI.

We accept the verdict of people with humility. My best wishes to the parties that have won the elections: Rahul Gandhi #Election2016

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

Even as AIADMK leads in 133 out of the total 232 seats for which votes are being counted on Thursday, the bad news for the incumbent party has come from Chennai, which was battered by flash floods in December and whose voters appeared to have overwhelmingly turned against the ruling party.

According to trends, AIADMK candidates are trailing behind the DMK in 12 of the 16 constituencies in the capital. Jayalalithaa, however, is leading in the city`s Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency.

The DMK had in its election campaign played up the havoc caused by the floods.

In Puducherry, Congress has won four seats while ruling AINRC has bagged one seat in the 30-member Puducherry Assembly so far.

Congress won Kamaraj Nagar (V Vaithithilingam), Nellithope (John Kumar), Yanam (Malladi Krishna Rao) and Lawspet (V P Sivakolundhu). AINRC candidate N S J Jayabal alias Ayyanar won in Kadirgamam, defeating Independent S Ramesh by a margin of 3,802 votes.

PMK chief ministerial candidate Anbumani Ramadoss is trailing in Pennagaram constituency. Ramadoss is behind the DMK candidate Inbasekaran and AIADMK nominee K P Munusamy.

BJP's Tamil Nadu unit president Tamilisai Soundararajan is trailing in Virugambakkam constituency. As per latest trends, Soundararajan was in the third position behind the candidates of DMK and AIADMK.

Meanwhile, the third front of DMDK-PWF-TMC, which projected itself as an alternative to the Dravidian majors, is nowhere in the lead so far.

AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa is leading by over 16,000 votes in Dr RK Nagar constituency, forging ahead of her DMK rival Shimla Muthchozhan.

PTI reported a shortwhile back that DMK treasurer MK Stalin is leading in Kolathur constituency by 2,758 votes. DMK chief M Karunanidhi's son Stalin, seeking re-election from the seat, was leading with 6,182 votes over his nearest AIADMK rival J D C Prabhakar (3,424 votes). 

AINRC leader and incumbent Puducherry CM N Rangasamy wins Indira Nagar constituency by a margin of 3,404 votes, reports The Hindu.

The Hindu reports that Jaya aide O Panneerselvam is holding his lead in Bodi with 31,108 votes.

AIADMK supporters make offerings,worship bust of MG Ramachandran at AIADMK HQ in Tamil Nadu #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/CUPBwWq10n

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa on her victory in Tamil Nadu elections, speaks to her on phone.

Had a telephone conversation with Jayalalithaa ji and congratulated her on her victory. Also conveyed my best wishes to her. @AIADMKOfficial

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2016

Tamil Nadu trends at 11.05 am, as per ECI:

AIADMK - leading in 134

DMK+ - leading in 82

PMK - leading in 5

Puducherry trends at 11 am: Congress (Win - 4, Lead - 1); AINRC (Win - 2, Lead - 4); AIADMK (Lead - 1)

WATCH: Women break into dance outside AIADMK HQ in Chennai to celebrate,as trends show AIADMK leading #Elections2016https://t.co/HY5ebRnn3m

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

Chennai: Celebrations outside AIADMK Headquarters as trends show AIADMK leading in #TamilNadu #Elections2016 pic.twitter.com/hEfmEWDjQm

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

'Amma Nadu': J Jayalalithaa defeats incumbency, all set to become first Tamil Nadu CM to get re-elected in 30 years

Chennai: Celebrations outside Jayalalithaa's residence as trends show AIADMK leading in #TamilNadu2016 pic.twitter.com/Co9CaUfLqH

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 19, 2016

PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss says, as per The Times of India, "Unfortunately, Tamil Nadu people want another 5 years of chaos and corruption."

Anbumani Ramadoss trails by 1,499 votes in Pennagaram, reports The Hindu. 

As of 10.30 am, AIADMK has bagged 41.8% vote share in Tamil Nadu while the DMK has 29.9%.

As per ECI, AIADMK is leading in 110 seats in Tamil Nadu as of now, while the DMK+ is a distant second with 74 seats.

Latest Puducherry Results/Trends as per ECI:

INC: Wins 1, leads in 3

AINRC: Wins 1, Leads in 5

AIADMK and Independent are leading in 1 each

DMDK chief Captain Vijaykanth is trailing at third position in Ulundurpettai constituency. AIADMK is leading, DMK is second.

J Jayalalithaa appears set to prove exit polls wrong. As per latest trends, she is on track to become the first Tamil Nadu in over three decades to get re-elected.

As per latest trends, he party AIADMK is already leading in over half of the seats (127) while the opposition DMK-Congress alliance is ahead in 86.

Party members at ADMK headquarters look well-prepared #TamilNaduElection #THresults https://t.co/KchM0KYQij pic.twitter.com/yhqvFYOyeo

— Chennai Connect (@ChennaiConnect) May 19, 2016

In Kadirgamam constituency in Puducherry, AINRC's NSJ Jayabal alias Ayyanar defeated his nearest rival, independent S Ramesh, by a margin of 3,802 votes.

In Puducherry, trends at 10 am show DMK-Congress alliance leading in 15 seats, ruling AINRC ahead at 5, AIADMK leading in 3, Others at 1.

Congress has won the Kadirgamam constituency in Puducherry.

Latest trends from Tamil Nadu: AIADMK - 127, DMK+ - 86, DMDK - 1

Among the key candidates leading are: O Panneerselvam (Bodinayakanur, AIADMK), M Karunanidhi (Thiruvarur, DMK), J Jayalalithaa (RK Nagar, AIADMK), MK Stalin
(Kolathur, DMK).

Those trailing include: Vijaykant (Ulundurpettai, DMDK), Elangovan PD (Dharmapuri, AIADMK), Vanathi Srinivasan (Coimbatore (South), BJP).

Election Commission data available for Tamil Nadu at 9.58 am:

AIADMK - 75

DMK - 35

INC- 2

IUML - 1

PMK - 3

In Puducherry, ruling AINRC has opened its account with a victory in one seat. However, it is trailing behind the DMK+ in trends.

Incumbent Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's AIADMK has taken a comfortable lead in early trends in Tamil Nadu. While AIADMK is leading in 102 seats, the DMK-Congress alliance is leading in 80.

Will Jayalalithaa be making a comeback in Tamil Nadu? Current trends show AIADMK taking leading in 93 seats while the DMK-Congress alliance is ahead in 76 seats. As per ANI, other parties are yet to open their account in terms of leads.

DMK's MK Stalin is leading in Kolathur constituency.

In Puducherry, the DMK-Congress alliance is leading in 4 seats, while AIADMK and AINRC are both ahead in 1.

Polling will be held in Thanjavur and Aravakurichi constituencies on May 23 and could prove to be crucial with the current trend showing a neck and neck fight between the AIADMK and DMK alliance.

Trends are now available for 137 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK is leading in 73 while the Congress-DMK alliance is a close second in 64.

In Tamil Nadu, elections took place on May 16 in 232 constituencies after polling was postponed in two places: Thanjavur and Aravakurichi.

AIADMK chief J Jayalailithaa is leading in RK Nagar constituency seat by 1906 votes.

DMK's Dayanidhi Maran says they are confident of winning the Tamil Nadu polls.

First trend is out in Puducherry - Indian National Congress is leading in one seat there, as per ECI.

Latest Election Commission data from postal ballots shows AIADMK is leading in 64 seats while DMK+ is ahead in 61.

So far, we have not received any trends from Puducherry.

Trend reverses in Tamil Nadu; AIADMK now moves ahead and leads in 15 seats, DMK is ahead in 13.

DMK chief M Karunanidhi is leading by 2280 votes in Tiruvarur constituency.

As per the latest Election Commission data from postal ballots, DMK is leading in 13 seats​ while AIADMK is ahead in 8.

DMK is leading in Sholavandan constituency, as per reports.

DMK+ has increased its lead in early trends to 5, compared to AIADMK's 4.

545 postal ballots were cast in RK Nagar constituency from where CM J Jayalalithaa is contesting.