Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Vote Counting Begins in Dharapuram and Thatchanjavady
Officials began counting votes in two assembly constituencies: Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu and Thatchanjavady in Puducherry.
Dharapuram’s votes are being counted in 23 rounds.
Postal ballots were counted first, and electronic voting machine votes followed.
In Dharapuram, 80.25% of registered voters cast ballots.
There were 22 candidates in that by-election.
Police and other safety measures were in place at the counting centre.
Officials said the lead could change during later rounds, especially if the margin is close.
The final Dharapuram result will be announced after all rounds and vote types are counted.
Counting began Friday for the Dharapuram Assembly by-election, held October 6, with results to follow 23 rounds.
Dharapuram had 22 candidates; 1,79,214 of 2,23,306 registered voters cast ballots, a turnout of 80.25%.
Postal ballots were counted from 8 a.m., followed by EVM votes from 8:30 a.m. at LRG Government Arts and Science College for Women.
More than 200 police personnel, 64 CCTV cameras and five watchtowers were part of security arrangements in Dharapuram.
Counting also began at 8 a.m. for the Thatchanjavady Assembly constituency at Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College in Laspettai, Puducherry.
- Who
- Election officials are counting votes for the Dharapuram and Thatchanjavady Assembly constituencies.
- What
- Vote counting began for the two assembly constituency elections.
- When
- Friday; counting began at 8 a.m., with EVM counting in Dharapuram scheduled from 8:30 a.m.
- Where
- Dharapuram counting is at LRG Government Arts and Science College for Women near the Tiruppur District Collector Office; Thatchanjavady counting is at Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College in Laspettai, Puducherry.
- Why
- To count the ballots cast in the constituency elections and declare the results.
- Dharapuram polling date
- October 6
- Dharapuram candidates
- 22
- Dharapuram turnout
- 80.25%; 1,79,214 of 2,23,306 registered voters
- Dharapuram counting process
- 23 rounds across 14 tables
- Dharapuram counting centre
- LRG Government Arts and Science College for Women
- Dharapuram security
- More than 200 police personnel, 64 CCTV cameras and five watchtowers
- Thatchanjavady counting centre
- Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College, Laspettai