Kundara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress’s PC Vishnunadh wins by 32,564 vote margin
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Kundara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress’s PC Vishnunadh wins by 32,564 vote margin

Lathika Balakrishnan (Bahujan Samaj Party), P. C. Vishnunadh (Congress), S. L. Sajikumar (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Robin Radhakrishnan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rahul R. (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Riyas Kannanalloor (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Kundara 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. Kundara is a General constituency. In 2021, P.c.vishnunadh of the Congress won by a margin of 4,523 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kundara in 2026.
15:13 (IST) May 05
Kundara Assembly Election Results 2026: Congress’s PC Vishnunadh wins by 32,564 vote margin
In Kundara, PC Vishnunadh of Congress secured a commanding victory, polling 87,862 votes and defeating CPI(M)’s SL Sajikumar by a margin of 32,564 votes. BJP’s Dr Robin Radhakrishnan finished third with 18,996 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of Congress.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress leads CPM by 32,564 votes
Counting in the Kundara constituency of Kerala has Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh holding a firm lead with 87,862 votes on the board. CPM's S. L. Sajikumar is trailing at 55,298 votes, leaving a margin of 32,564 between the two as tallying continues in the seat.
18:16 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Pathanapuram Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala wins the seat
Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala has won the Pathanapuram assembly seat in Kerala, polling 68,275 votes to defeat Kerala Congress (B)'s K B Ganesh Kumar, who finished with 59,965 votes. The winning margin stood at 8,310 votes. The seat was currently held by Kerala Congress (B)'s K.b. Ganesh Kumar, and this result brings an end to his term as the MLA.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala
Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still under way, and Congress holds the strongest position at this stage with 54 seats won and leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25 seats so far.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh holding a lead of 32,564 votes over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who has polled 55,298 votes so far. Vishnunadh, 47, has accumulated 87,862 votes at this stage of counting, keeping Congress firmly ahead in this seat.
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 has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Pathanapuram Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala wins the seat
Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala has won the Pathanapuram assembly seat in Kerala, polling 68,275 votes to defeat Kerala Congress (B)'s K B Ganesh Kumar, who finished with 59,965 votes. The winning margin stood at 8,310 votes. The seat was currently held by Kerala Congress (B)'s K.b. Ganesh Kumar, and the result brings an end to his term as the MLA.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala
Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala's 140-member assembly, with 48 seats won and 16 leads in hand, leaving the party 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind on a tally of 25, having won 20 and leading in 5. Counting is still in progress, and the majority mark remains the key number to watch across the state.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala seat
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh holding a lead over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar. Vishnunadh has accumulated 87,862 votes so far, while Sajikumar stands at 55,298, putting the current margin between the two at 32,564 votes with the result yet to be declared.
16:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority. BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 201 seats — comprising 8 won and 193 seats where it is currently leading. TMC has a tally of 83, with 1 won and 82 seats where it is leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Pathanapuram Election Result 2026: Congress wins as Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala defeats sitting MLA
Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala wins the Pathanapuram seat in Kerala, finishing with 68,275 votes to claim the constituency. K B Ganesh Kumar of Kerala Congress (B), who currently holds the seat, polled 59,965 votes but could not retain it, bringing an end to his term as the MLA. The final margin between the two candidates stood at 8,310 votes, with Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala, 53, sealing the result.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
In the 140-seat Kerala assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is currently leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current leads hold. CPM, meanwhile, has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 25. Counting across the state continues with no party yet on course to confirm a majority.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala seat
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh currently leading the race. Vishnunadh has accumulated 87,534 votes so far, holding a margin of 32,520 over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who stands at 55,014 votes. The result in this Kerala seat is yet to be declared.
16:04 (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 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats — 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 hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Chathannur Election Results 2026: BJP's Gopakumar leads CPI's Rajendran by 4,402 votes
In Chathannur, Kerala, BJP candidate B.B.Gopakumar is currently leading with 50,634 votes, holding a margin of 4,402 over CPI's Adv.R.Rajendran, who has gathered 46,232 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPI's G.s. Jayalal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 11 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently the frontrunner with a tally of 60 seats, having won 24 and leading in 36 more, leaving the party 11 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. CPM trails considerably with a tally of 26, winning 11 and leading in 15 constituencies at this stage of counting.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress leads with a margin of 31,681 votes
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh is leading with 85,298 votes, holding a margin of 31,681 over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who has gathered 53,617 votes so far. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 155 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 155 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40, still 78 seats short of a majority. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 33 more, bringing its tally to 35, with 83 seats still needed to reach the majority mark.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Result 2026: CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins with a margin of 21,529 votes
CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat in Punalur, Kerala, securing 71,944 votes against IUML's Noushad Younus, who finished with 50,415 votes. The margin of victory stands at 21,529 votes. The seat was currently held by CPI's P S Supal, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
14:58 (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 — 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more — leaving the party just 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is trailing considerably with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18. Counting continues across the state with no party having crossed the majority mark yet.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress candidate leads by 30,258 votes
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh holding a commanding lead of 30,258 votes. Vishnunadh, 47, has accumulated 80,089 votes so far, while CPM's S. L. Sajikumar trails at 49,831. The result is yet to be declared as tallying continues in this Kerala seat.
14:36 (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 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Pathanapuram Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala leads by 7,850 votes
In the Pathanapuram constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala is currently leading with 57,923 votes, holding a margin of 7,850 over Kerala Congress (B)'s K B Ganesh Kumar, who has gathered 50,073 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Kerala Congress (B)'s K.b. Ganesh Kumar, who is trailing in the ongoing count as votes continue to be tallied.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54 more, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is well behind on a tally of 28, with 3 wins and leads in 25 constituencies, needing 43 seats to reach that threshold.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress candidate leads with 27,615-vote margin
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh is currently leading with 73,574 votes, holding a margin of 27,615 over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who has gathered 45,959 votes and is trailing. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared in this seat yet.
13:52 (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 currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold. The party's tally stands at 188 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC, which is trailing, has a tally of 86 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Kollam Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna leads by 16,830 votes
In the Kollam constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna is currently leading with 63,416 votes, holding a margin of 16,830 over CPM's S. Jayamohan, who has accumulated 46,586 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's M Mukesh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:35 (IST) May 04
Kundara Assembly Election Results: Congress builds huge lead over CPI (M)
PC Vishnunadh of the Congress party builds a massive lead 25,271 votes over SL Sajikumar of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) after thirteen of seventeen rounds of counting.
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 get there if these leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of 24, with 1 won and 23 leading, leaving it 47 seats short of the majority mark at this stage of counting.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh is currently leading with 62,564 votes, holding a margin of 23,967 over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who has gathered 38,597 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
13:08 (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 currently leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be well past the halfway mark. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 24 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Pathanapuram Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala leads by 4,017 votes
In Pathanapuram, Kerala, Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala is currently leading with 37,371 votes, holding a margin of 4,017 over Kerala Congress (B)'s K B Ganesh Kumar, who has 33,354 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Kerala Congress (B)'s K.b. Ganesh Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 13 more seats for majority
Congress is currently leading in 58 of Kerala's 140 assembly seats, putting it 13 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 21 seats at this stage of counting. IUML holds leads in 17 constituencies, while BJP is ahead in four. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress leads with a margin of 16,458 votes
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh is currently leading with 45,456 votes, holding a margin of 16,458 over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who has polled 28,998 votes so far. The contest remains in progress as tallying continues across the rounds.
12:24 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 25 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 25 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Chathannur Election Result 2026: CPI's Adv.R.Rajendran leads by 663 votes over BJP
In Chathannur, Kerala, CPI candidate Adv.R.Rajendran is currently leading with 22,841 votes, holding a margin of 663 over BJP's B.B.Gopakumar, who has gathered 22,178 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPI's G.s. Jayalal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
12:03 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 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, making it the single largest party at this stage. CPM is leading in 29 seats. The UDF alliance holds leads in 64 seats and still needs 7 more to cross the majority mark, while the LDF is leading in 42 seats, requiring 29 to reach that threshold.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala seat
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh is currently leading with 35,476 votes, holding a margin of 13,161 votes over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who has polled 22,315 votes so far. The seat remains in progress as tallying continues.
11:42 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 seats are needed for a majority. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 159 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 43 seats, still needing 75 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 25 seats, trailing further with 93 seats still required to reach 118. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Pathanapuram Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads by 2,058 votes over KEC(B)
In Pathanapuram, Kerala, Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala is currently leading with 19,105 votes, holding a margin of 2,058 over Kerala Congress (B)'s K B Ganesh Kumar, who has accumulated 17,047 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Kerala Congress (B)'s K.b. Ganesh Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 64 seats
Early counting trends from Kerala's 140 assembly seats show Congress leading in 47 constituencies, making it the single largest party so far. The UDF alliance, of which Congress is a part, is ahead in 64 seats against the majority mark of 71. CPM is leading in 27 seats, with the LDF alliance trailing at 40. Neither front is close enough to claim a majority at this stage of counting.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Kundara Assembly Election Results: Congress takes a massive lead over 9,000 votes
PC Vishnunadh of the Congress widens lead over CPI (M) SL Sajikumar of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) with a handsome margin of 9,391 votes in the Kundara constituency of Kerala
11:10 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Result: Congress candidate leads with 9,391-vote margin
In the Kundara constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh is currently leading with 25,813 votes, holding a margin of 9,391 over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who has gathered 16,422 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The 47-year-old graduate has six criminal cases on record. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.
11:00 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads: independents and smaller parties cross majority mark
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 136 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 44 seats, still needing 74 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is further behind with a tally of 32 seats, requiring 86 more seats to get there. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Kundara Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count
Candidates representing BSP, CONG, CPM, BJP, SUCI(C), IND are contesting in Kundara and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Kollam Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in Kerala seat
Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna is leading in Kollam with 23,117 votes, holding a margin of 4,031 over CPM's S. Jayamohan, who has accumulated 19,086 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's M Mukesh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:45 (IST) May 04
Kundara Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4
Votes cast in Kundara are now being counted. With 6 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
10:39 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 62 seats
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 45 constituencies, making it the single largest party so far. The UDF front is ahead in 62 seats against the majority mark of 71, still needing 26 more to claim a majority. CPM is currently leading in 27 seats, with the LDF bloc trailing at 40. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:35 (IST) May 04
Kundara Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s Kundara candidate and the 2026 count
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded S. L. Sajikumar in Kundara. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
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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.
Kundara is a General constituency in Kerala. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Lathika Balakrishnan (Bahujan Samaj Party), P. C. Vishnunadh (Congress), S. L. Sajikumar (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Robin Radhakrishnan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rahul R. (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Riyas Kannanalloor (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P.C.Vishnunadh of the Congress won Kundara with a margin of 4,523 votes. The runner-up was J. Mercykutty Amma of the CPM. 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.