The electoral fate of candidates in the Anthiyur Assembly constituency hangs in the balance as vote counting for the 2026 election officially began at 8 AM on Sunday, May 4, 2026. Officials and party representatives are meticulously processing ballots, with initial trends expected to emerge in the coming hours.
Counting Underway in Anthiyur
Security has been tightened around the counting centers in Anthiyur, ensuring a smooth and transparent process. Election officials are supervising the counting of votes cast across the constituency, which is a crucial seat in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
As per standard procedure, postal ballots were counted first, followed by votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Updates on the leading candidates and party standings will be released progressively as more rounds of counting are completed.
Key Candidates Await Verdict
Several prominent political parties and independent candidates are vying for the Anthiyur seat. Among those whose results are eagerly anticipated are:
- AIADMK: Haribaskar.P
- DMK: Sivabalan.M
- NTK: Alangattur Anandhi
- Other contenders include Gobal.S.C.R (AJP), Kavibharathi.K (BSP), Ramasamy.S (SMK), Vijay Venkatesh (TVK), and Easwaramurthi.K (TVVK), along with several independent candidates.
The final results will determine who will represent Anthiyur in the state legislature for the next term. Voters and political observers are closely watching the developments, with a clear picture of the winner expected by late afternoon or evening.