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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 08:18:05 IST
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Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Saji Cherian retains seat with over 10,000-vote margin
Adv. Abi Kuriakose (Congress), M. V .Gopakumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Saji Cherian (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), and B. Praneesh (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)) — 4 candidates contesting from Chengannur 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. Chengannur is a General constituency under the Mavelikara Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Saji Cherian of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won by a margin of 32,093 votes. The 2021 turnout was 70.87%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Chengannur in 2026.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 59 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 43 constituencies, while CPM is ahead in 28. The UDF bloc holds leads in 59 seats in total, leaving it 12 short of a majority at this stage. The LDF is leading in 41 seats, needing 30 more to cross the halfway mark if these trends hold through the remaining rounds.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Result: CPM incumbent Saji Cherian leads in Kerala seat
In Chengannur, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting CPM legislator Saji Cherian is currently leading in this Kerala constituency, holding an edge of 782 votes over Congress candidate Adv. Abi Kuriakose, who is trailing at 3,060 votes against Cherian's 3,842. The contest here remains one to watch as tallying continues.
10:00 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: B. Praneesh of Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)
B. Praneesh, contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chengannur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Result: Saji Cherian leads as counting continues in Kerala
In Chengannur, CPM's sitting MLA Saji Cherian is currently leading the count with 3,842 votes, holding an edge of 782 votes over Congress candidate Adv. Abi Kuriakose, who has accumulated 3,060 votes so far. Cherian, 60, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and the numbers at this stage place him comfortably ahead as counting progresses in this Kerala constituency.
09:50 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Result 2026: What Chengannur's General status means for May 4 count
Chengannur is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 4 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
09:40 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Chengannur
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Saji Cherian of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Chengannur with a margin of 20,956 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
09:30 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Elections 2026: Chengannur and its place in the Mavelikara regional picture
Chengannur, which falls under the Mavelikara Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Chengannur's result will be part of the broader Mavelikara-area picture.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant
Early counting trends in Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress marginally ahead with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind with leads in 33. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 37 more seats to get there and CPM needs 38. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
09:20 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Results: How Chengannur fits into Kerala's state count
As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Chengannur's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
09:13 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Result: Counting underway in Kerala seat
In the Chengannur assembly constituency in Kerala, counting is currently underway with no candidate holding a decisive edge at this stage. The sitting seat is held by CPM's Saji Cherian, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates in the current count. SUCI(C) candidate B. Praneesh is among those in the frame as tallies continue to come in from this general category seat.
09:10 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track
Votes cast in Chengannur are now being counted. With 4 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Result 2026: CPM's Saji Cherian seat sees early counting
Counting is underway in Chengannur, a constituency in Kerala currently held by CPM's Saji Cherian. SUCI(C) candidate B. Praneesh is among those in the contest as votes are being tallied. Saji Cherian is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. The final picture from this seat is expected to become clearer as more rounds of counting are completed.
09:00 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Chengannur, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
08:50 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: Kerala's 140-seat Assembly race and Chengannur's piece of it
Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Chengannur's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
08:40 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Chengannur, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Chengannur.
08:30 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Chengannur — why patience matters
Early trends from Chengannur should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
08:20 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: Adv. Abi Kuriakose's CONG tally being counted in Chengannur
Adv. Abi Kuriakose, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chengannur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:10 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: After the last round: how Chengannur's result gets declared
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Chengannur, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
08:00 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Results: How is Saji Cherian faring? Watching the Chengannur count
Saji Cherian, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chengannur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:50 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances
As counting advances in Chengannur, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 4 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
07:40 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day in Kerala: Chengannur's moment in the tally
Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Chengannur is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
07:30 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Chengannur's count explained
Votes cast in Chengannur are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Chengannur.
07:20 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: Awaiting the count: Chengannur's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Chengannur, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
07:10 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Results: Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)'s Chengannur candidate and the 2026 count
The Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) has fielded B. Praneesh in Chengannur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:00 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: Inside Chengannur's counting centre — what to expect
At the designated counting centre for Chengannur, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.
06:50 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Results: What 2026 will add to Chengannur's electoral story
As counting progresses in Chengannur, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Saji Cherian of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
06:40 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: Chengannur's contribution to Kerala's counting day story
As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Chengannur's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
06:30 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2026: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes
The votes being counted in Chengannur May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
06:20 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Chengannur — the candidate list
The candidates contesting in Chengannur include Adv. Abi Kuriakose (CONG), M. V .Gopakumar (BJP), Saji Cherian (CPM), and B. Praneesh (SUCI(C)). As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
06:10 (IST) May 04
Chengannur Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Chengannur contest
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Saji Cherian in Chengannur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
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.
Chengannur is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Mavelikara Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 70.87% was recorded in the 2021 election. 4 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adv. Abi Kuriakose (Congress), M. V .Gopakumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Saji Cherian (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), and B. Praneesh (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Saji Cherian of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Chengannur with a margin of 32,093 votes. The runner-up was M. Murali of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Chengannur will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Kerala's state-wide tally across its 140 Assembly segments.
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