Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:06 IST
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Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat

U R Pradeep (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), K Balakrishnan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Subramanian K V (Aam Aadmi Party), Vinodkumar (Social Democratic Party Of India), and Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) (Independent) — 5 candidates contesting from Chelakkara in Kerala's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Chelakkara is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Alathur Lok Sabha segment, with 156,426 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, K Radhakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won by a margin of 39,400 votes. The 2016 winner was U. R. Pradeep of the CPM. The 2021 turnout was 73.4%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Chelakkara in 2026.
19:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam and Puducherry, BJP ahead in West Bengal
Across four states going to the count, the picture is taking shape with clear frontrunners emerging in each assembly. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69 more, well past the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22, all in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat assembly. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads, while NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 105 seats and have won 10, putting their combined tally at 115, just 3 short of the majority mark. West Bengal, the largest of the four with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading with a tally of 179, comprising 11 won seats and 168 leads, crossing the majority threshold in tallies if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 106, with 2 won and 104 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively have a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly, with 13 seats already won and 5 leads giving it a tally of 18. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry.
18:49 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count with 64-seat tally, needs 7 more
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 against the majority mark of 71. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, putting its tally at 25. IUML has won 14 seats and is leading in 9 more. Congress needs 7 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result 2026: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat
CPM candidate U R Pradeep has won the Chelakkara assembly seat in Kerala, securing 76,073 votes to claim victory in the constituency. Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) finished second with 46,687 votes, leaving a final margin of 29,386 votes between the two. The seat was currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result 2026: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat
The result is in from Chelakkara in Kerala, where CPM candidate U R Pradeep has won the seat. The constituency was currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates in the final count. With this result, Chelakkara returns a CPM winner, bringing an end to K Radhakrishnan's term as the CPM MLA.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 115, comprising 10 declared wins and leads in 105 seats, leaving them just 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 constituencies and yet to open its won-seats count.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Guruvayoor Election Result 2026: CPM's N. K. Akbar holds seat with narrow margin
CPM candidate N. K. Akbar wins the Guruvayoor seat in Kerala, finishing with 66,069 votes to edge out IUML's C. H. Rasheed, who polled 64,071 votes. The margin of 1,998 votes separates the two in what turned out to be a closely fought contest. The seat was currently held by CPM's N. K. Akbar, who retains it, bringing continuity to the constituency's representation.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on Kerala majority as CPM slips sharply
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64 against the majority mark of 71. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and leads in 5, leaving it at a tally of 25. Counting is still in progress, and Congress needs 7 more seats to cross the majority threshold.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM candidate U R Pradeep wins the seat
The Chelakkara constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPM candidate U R Pradeep wins the seat, polling 76,073 votes to defeat Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who finished with 46,687 votes. The margin between the two stands at 29,386 votes. Pradeep, a 52-year-old graduate from the SC category, enters the assembly with a clean record, having faced no criminal cases through the contest.
17:32 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Guruvayoor Election Result 2026: CPM's N. K. Akbar holds seat with narrow margin
CPM candidate N. K. Akbar wins the Guruvayoor seat in Kerala, finishing ahead of IUML's C. H. Rasheed by a margin of 1,998 votes. Akbar polled 66,069 votes against Rasheed's 64,071 in what turned out to be a closely contested finish. The seat was currently held by CPM's N. K. Akbar, who has now retained it for the party.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala
Congress has won 48 seats in Kerala and is leading in 16 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark at 71, the party needs 7 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM candidate U R Pradeep wins the seat
The result is out in Chelakkara, Kerala, where CPM candidate U R Pradeep has won the seat with 76,073 votes. Running as the party's pick in this SC-reserved constituency, the 52-year-old graduate secured the win by a margin of 29,386 votes over Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who finished with 46,687 votes. Pradeep carries a clean record with no criminal cases to his name.
16:48 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 8 more, giving it a tally of 21 seats that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 2 others for a tally of 4. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Kunnamkulam Election 2026: A C Moideen of CPM Secures Victory
In Kunnamkulam, Kerala, CPM's A C Moideen has clinched the seat, garnering 69,522 votes. He narrowly defeated Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who received 64,959 votes, with a winning margin of 4,563 votes. While the seat was previously held by CPM's A.c.moideen, he wasn't among the top three in this final tally. A C Moideen now proudly represents the CPM in this constituency.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is currently leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62 seats. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning the party needs 9 additional seats to cross that threshold. CPM, the principal rival, has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, for a tally of 25, as counting continues across the state.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM candidate U R Pradeep wins the seat
The result is in from Chelakkara in Kerala, where CPM candidate U R Pradeep has won the seat with 76,073 votes. The 52-year-old graduate candidate, contesting on a CPM ticket, finished well clear of Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who polled 46,687 votes. The winning margin settled at 29,386 votes, giving CPM a decisive finish in this Kerala constituency.
16:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 4 seats outright and is leading in 212 more, giving it a tally of 216. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Kunnamkulam Election 2026: A C Moideen of CPM Secures Victory
A C Moideen, the CPM candidate, has won the Kunnamkulam seat in Kerala. He garnered 69,522 votes, surpassing Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who received 64,959 votes. The victory margin was 4,563 votes. Interestingly, the incumbent from CPM, A.c.moideen, was not among the top three candidates in the final tally.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 11 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently the frontrunner with a tally of 60 seats, having won 24 and leading in 36 more, leaving it 11 seats short of a majority. CPM holds a tally of 26, with 11 seats won and 15 leads. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM candidate U R Pradeep wins the seat
The Chelakkara constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPM candidate U R Pradeep wins the seat, securing 76,073 votes to finish well clear of Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who polled 46,687 votes. The margin between the two stands at 29,386 votes. Pradeep, a 52-year-old graduate from the SC category, contested without a criminal record and claimed the seat for CPM in this Kerala assembly segment.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 155 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 40 seats, all in the leading column with no seats declared yet. SPA has a tally of 35 seats, comprising 2 won seats and 33 leads, and would need 83 more to reach the majority mark.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Result 2026: Congress's T N Prathapan leads by 1,311 votes
In Manalur, Kerala, Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently leading with 38,971 votes, holding a margin of 1,311 over CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, who has accumulated 37,660 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this closely contested constituency.
14:58 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with Congress out in front at a tally of 62, having won 15 and leading in 47 constituencies. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if current leads hold. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18 seats at this stage of counting.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM's U R Pradeep wins with a margin of 29386 votes
The result is in from Chelakkara in Kerala. CPM candidate U R Pradeep wins the seat, securing 76,073 votes to claim the constituency. Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) finished second with 46,687 votes, leaving a final margin of 29,386 votes between the two. Pradeep, 52, a graduate with a clean record, adds Chelakkara to CPM's column as counting concludes.
14:36 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats and is leading in 92 more, taking its tally to 96. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Kunnamkulam Election Results 2026: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 5,588-vote margin
In Kunnamkulam, Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading with 62,123 votes, holding a margin of 5,588 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has accumulated 56,535 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's A.c.moideen, though counting is still in progress and the final result is yet to be declared.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 61 seats — 7 declared wins and leads in 54 more — leaving the party just 10 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind with a tally of 28, having won 3 and leading in 25. Counting continues across the state with the final picture yet to settle.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with a comfortable margin
In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate U R Pradeep is currently leading the count with 76,073 votes to his name. No candidate in the payload carries a star flag, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) is trailing at 46,687 votes, leaving a margin of 29,386 votes between the two as counting continues.
13:52 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 95 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Kunnamkulam Election Results 2026: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 5,710-vote margin
In Kunnamkulam, Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading with 61,294 votes, holding a margin of 5,710 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has accumulated 55,584 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's A.c.moideen. Counting is still in progress and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:30 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 8 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 61 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 63 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, the party needs 8 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM, by comparison, has a tally of 24, with 1 seat won and 23 leads, leaving it 47 seats short of a majority at this stage of counting.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with a comfortable margin
In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate U R Pradeep is currently leading the count with 76,073 votes. No candidate in this seat carries the star flag, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) is trailing at 46,687 votes, leaving a margin of 29,386 between the two. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared for this seat.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 122 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, while SPA has a tally of 45 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Kunnamkulam Election Result 2026: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 5,722-vote margin
In the Kunnamkulam constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading with 51,965 votes, holding a margin of 5,722 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has gathered 46,243 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's A.c.moideen. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 13 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is out in front with leads in 58 constituencies, leaving the party 13 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is trailing considerably, leading in 21 seats. IUML is adding to the UDF tally with leads in 17 seats, while BJP is showing movement with leads in 4 seats as results continue to come in.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with a comfortable margin
In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate U R Pradeep is currently leading the count with 62,557 votes. The 52-year-old graduate from the SC category holds a margin of 24,646 votes over Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who is trailing with 37,911 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
12:24 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 83 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 31 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results 2026: CPM's Prof C Ravindranath leads by 994 votes
In Manalur, Kerala, CPM candidate Prof C Ravindranath is currently leading with 20,105 votes, holding a margin of 994 over Congress candidate T N Prathapan, who has gathered 19,111 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:03 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 64 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, while CPM is placed in 29. The UDF bloc holds leads in 64 seats as things stand, still needing 25 more to cross the majority mark. The LDF is leading in 42 seats, requiring 29 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet.
11:52 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with a margin of over 20,000 votes
In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate U R Pradeep is currently leading the count with 50,363 votes. The 52-year-old graduate from the SC category holds a margin of 20,440 votes over Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who is trailing with 29,923 votes. Results for this seat are yet to be declared as counting continues.
11:42 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Guruvayoor Election Results 2026: IUML's Rasheed leads CPM's Akbar by 624 votes
In the Guruvayoor constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate C. H. Rasheed is currently leading with 11,491 votes, holding a margin of 624 over CPM's N. K. Akbar, who has tallied 10,867 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's N.k.akbar, who is contesting this election and finds himself trailing in the count at this stage as votes continue to be tallied.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala as counting progresses across 140 seats
With counting underway across all 140 assembly seats in Kerala, Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage. CPM is placed second with leads in 27 seats. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 24 more seats to be on course for a majority. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with a margin of 13,660
In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate U R Pradeep is currently leading the count with 31,745 votes. The 52-year-old graduate from the SC category holds a margin of 13,660 votes over Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who has gathered 18,085 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
11:00 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 136 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA is currently leading in 44 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 74 more seats needed. NDA holds leads in 32 seats, requiring 86 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Guruvayoor Election Results 2026: CPM's N. K. Akbar leads with a narrow margin
In the Guruvayoor constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate N. K. Akbar is currently leading with 7,349 votes, holding a margin of 398 votes over IUML's C. H. Rasheed, who has gathered 6,951 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's N.k.akbar. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:39 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 71-seat majority still out of reach
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 45 constituencies, while CPM holds leads in 27. Congress still needs 26 more seats to reach the majority mark, and CPM would require 44. No seats have been declared yet, leaving the final picture in Kerala very much open at this stage of counting.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Chelakkara Election Result: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with 8,469-vote margin
In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate U R Pradeep is currently leading the count with 21,080 votes to his name. The 52-year-old graduate from the SC category holds a margin of 8,469 votes over Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who has so far accumulated 12,611 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat yet.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tally update: SPA leads with 72 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where a majority requires 118 seats. The SPA is currently leading in 72 seats, still needing 46 more to cross the majority mark. The NDA holds leads in 41 seats, trailing the front-runner by 31. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 68 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Guruvayoor Election Result 2026: N. K. Akbar holds a 975-vote lead in Guruvayoor
In Guruvayoor, Kerala, CPM's N. K. Akbar is currently leading with 4,371 votes, holding a margin of 975 over IUML's C. H. Rasheed, who has accumulated 3,396 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's N.k.akbar. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Chelakkara is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Kerala, falling under the Alathur Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 156,426 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 73.4% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: U R Pradeep (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), K Balakrishnan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Subramanian K V (Aam Aadmi Party), Vinodkumar (Social Democratic Party Of India), and Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K Radhakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Chelakkara with a margin of 39,400 votes. The runner-up was C.C. Sreekumar of the Congress. In 2016, U. R. Pradeep of the CPM had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Chelakkara will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Kerala's state-wide tally across its 140 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.