Kalamassery Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: IUML's Gafoor wins
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:48:44 IST
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Kalamassery Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: IUML's Gafoor wins

IUML's Gafoor has won the seat. Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor (Indian Union Muslim League), P Rajeeve (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shamsu T K (Aam Aadmi Party), Siyad V A (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ajmal K Mujeeb (Social Democratic Party Of India), Binu (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), A Rajeena (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Rajeev S/O Vareed (Independent) — 8 candidates contested from Kalamassery 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. Kalamassery is a General constituency under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, P. Rajeeve of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won by a margin of 15,336 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kalamassery in 2026.
19:48 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor wins
In Kalamassery, Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor has won with 80,606 votes, holding a margin of 16,312 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 64,294 votes. Gafoor, 49, is a graduate professional with two criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
16:47 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority
Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, having won 42 and leading in 22 more across the 140-seat assembly. Seven seats separate the party from the majority mark of 71. CPM, the second-placed party, has won 19 and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues with no party yet confirmed at the majority mark.
16:36 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 16,312 votes
In Kalamassery, Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 80,606 votes, holding a margin of 16,312 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 64,294 votes so far. Gafoor, 49, is a graduate professional with two criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
16:25 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
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16:14 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Tony Chammany wins the seat
Congress candidate Tony Chammany has won the Vypen assembly seat in Kerala, polling 66,112 votes to defeat CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who secured 50,464 votes. The winning margin stands at 15,648 votes.
16:03 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Congress is the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 61 seats — 30 declared wins and 31 seats where it currently leads. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if the current picture holds. CPM has a tally of 25, with 15 won and 10 leading. Counting across the state continues, and no party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage.
15:52 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 15,164 votes
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 73,874 votes, holding a margin of 15,164 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 58,710 votes so far. Gafoor, 49, a graduate professional, is putting up a strong showing as counting continues in this keenly watched seat.
15:41 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 7 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 92 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all of them leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats.
15:30 (IST) May 04
Kochi Election Results 2026: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails by 7,432 votes
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15:19 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
Congress is the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, holding a tally of 62 seats, with 19 declared wins and leads in 43 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current trends hold. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 25, comprising 9 won seats and leads in 16 constituencies. Counting across the state continues to unfold.
15:08 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by over 10,000 votes
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 49,346 votes, holding a margin of 10,723 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has accumulated 38,623 votes so far. The 49-year-old graduate professional has two criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat yet.
14:57 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu Alliance Tally Update as Counting Progresses
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14:46 (IST) May 04
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14:35 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 62 seats, having won 11 and leading in 51 more. The party needs 9 additional seats to reach the majority mark of 71. CPM is placed second with a tally of 28, having won 5 and leading in 23 constituencies. Counting is still underway across the state.
14:24 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by over 10,000 votes
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 49,346 votes, holding a margin of 10,723 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 38,623 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
14:13 (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, NDA has won 11 seats and is leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.
14:02 (IST) May 04
Paravur Election Results 2026: Congress leads CPI by over 11,000 votes
In Paravur, Kerala, counting is under way with Congress candidate Adv.V.D.Satheesan currently holding the lead on 56,255 votes. CPI's E.T.Taison Master is trailing at 44,879 votes, leaving a margin of 11,376 between the two. The seat is currently held by Congress's V.d. Satheesan, though counting is still in progress and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:51 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
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13:40 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML candidate leads CPM's Rajeeve by 9,478 votes
In Kalamassery, Kerala, IUML's Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 43,885 votes, holding a margin of 9,478 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 34,407 votes so far. Gafoor, 49, holds a Graduate Professional degree and is putting up a strong showing in this Kerala constituency as counting continues.
13:18 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Tony Chammany leads by 13,841 votes
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading with 58,918 votes, holding a margin of 13,841 over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has accumulated 45,077 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:07 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats, needs five more for majority
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12:56 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 7,355 votes
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 34,064 votes, holding a margin of 7,355 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 26,709 votes so far. Gafoor, a 49-year-old graduate professional, is keeping a firm position at the top as counting continues in this keenly watched seat.
12:34 (IST) May 04
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12:23 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, CPM trailing at 29 seats
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12:13 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 4,606 votes
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 22,205 votes, holding a margin of 4,606 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 17,599 votes so far. Gafoor, 49, a graduate professional, is putting up a strong showing in this seat as counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.
12:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 20 of 30 seats in Puducherry
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11:52 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Tony Chammany leads CPM's Shyni
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading with 34,664 votes, holding a margin of 4,020 votes over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has gathered 30,644 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:41 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 24 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, leaving it 24 seats short of that threshold. CPM is leading in 28 seats, needing 43 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid as counting continues.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 2,497 votes
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 11,394 votes, holding a margin of 2,497 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 8,897 votes so far. The 49-year-old graduate professional has two criminal cases on record. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
11:20 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results 2026: Congress leads CPM by 1,089 votes in Kerala seat
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading with 26,130 votes, holding a margin of 1,089 votes over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has tallied 25,041 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:59 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 52 seats, majority mark at 71
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10:49 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 760 votes
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 5,770 votes, holding a margin of 760 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has accumulated 5,010 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this closely watched seat.
10:38 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 155 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Perumbavoor Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses
In the Perumbavoor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Manoj Moothedan is currently leading with 5,427 votes. KEC(M)'s Basil Paul is trailing with 3,072 votes, putting the margin between the two at 2,355 votes. Counting is still underway.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 28 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 43 seats, still 28 short of that threshold. CPM holds leads in 28 constituencies, trailing by 15 seats in this early picture. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the count remains fluid with results still coming in from across the state.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 760 votes
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 5,770 votes, holding a margin of 760 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has polled 5,010 votes so far. Counting is still in progress, and the contest between the two remains closely watched as the numbers continue to come in from this Kerala seat.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result 2026: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 760 votes
In Kalamassery, Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 5,770 votes, holding a margin of 760 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who is trailing at 5,010 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's P. Rajeeve. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out front with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind at 33. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 37 more seats to get there and CPM needs 38. CPI holds leads in 10 seats and IUML in 9, with BJP showing leads in 6. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting continues
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, counting is currently underway with no declared result yet. Neither of the two candidates in the current count carries a high-profile flag, so the update rests on constituency-level facts. The sitting seat belongs to CPM's P. Rajeeve, who holds the incumbent position heading into this election cycle. Votes are still being tallied and no final outcome has been confirmed from this segment of Kerala.
09:07 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Results: How Kalamassery's result feeds into Kerala's big picture
As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Kalamassery's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result: Shamsu T K of AAP leads in Kerala seat
In the Kalamassery constituency of Kerala, Aam Aadmi Party's Shamsu T K is currently leading, with Social Democratic Party of India's Ajmal K Mujeeb also among those in contention. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
08:57 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 15,336 votes — context for May 4 count
Kalamassery's 2021 election was won with a margin of 15,336 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
08:47 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Results: 1 independents contesting Kalamassery — their tally to watch
1 independent candidate is also in the fray in Kalamassery — including Rajeev S/O Vareed. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
08:37 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Results: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape
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08:27 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Results: Indian Union Muslim League's Kalamassery candidate and the 2026 count
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08:17 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Kalamassery's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, P. Rajeeve of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Kalamassery with a margin of 15,336 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
08:07 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
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07:57 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Kalamassery should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
07:47 (IST) May 04
Kalamassery Election Results: The final numbers in Kalamassery — what to look for
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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.
Kalamassery is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha segment. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor (Indian Union Muslim League), P Rajeeve (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shamsu T K (Aam Aadmi Party), Siyad V A (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ajmal K Mujeeb (Social Democratic Party Of India), Binu (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), A Rajeena (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Rajeev S/O Vareed (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P. Rajeeve of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Kalamassery with a margin of 15,336 votes. round-by-round trends from Kalamassery 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.