Kuttanad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Kerala Congress’s Reji Cheriyan wins by 20,600 vote margin
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Kuttanad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Kerala Congress’s Reji Cheriyan wins by 20,600 vote margin

Roy Muttar (Aam Aadmi Party), Reji Cheriyan (Kerala Congress), Thomas K. Thomas (Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar), P.K. Sasi (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Santhosh Santhi (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Jaisappan Mathai (Independent), Joemon Joseph Srampickal A. P. J. Juman V. S. (Independent), and Renju T. R. (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Kuttanad 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. Kuttanad is a General constituency under the Mavelikara Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Thomas K Thomas of the Nationalist Congress Party won by a margin of 7,859 votes. The 2016 winner was Thomas Chandy of the NCP. The 2021 turnout was 78.92%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kuttanad in 2026.
15:14 (IST) May 05
Kuttanad Assembly Election Results 2026: Kerala Congress’s Reji Cheriyan wins by 20,600 vote margin
In Kuttanad, Reji Cheriyan of Kerala Congress secured a clear victory, polling 56,594 votes and defeating NCP (SP)’s Thomas K Thomas by a margin of 20,600 votes. BDJS’s Santhosh Santhi finished third with 16,932 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of Kerala Congress.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is currently leading with 56,594 votes. NCP(SP) candidate Thomas K. Thomas is trailing at 35,994 votes, putting the margin between the two at 20,600 votes. The sitting MLA from this seat, Thomas K Thomas, had previously represented the constituency under the NCP banner and is now contesting under NCP(SP), though counting figures at this stage place him behind Cheriyan.
18:17 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, putting its tally at 97. Congress and its alliance partners are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Haripad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala holds the seat
The result is in from Haripad in Kerala. Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala has won the seat, polling 68,184 votes to secure a comfortable margin of 23,377 over CPI's T.T.Jismon, who finished with 44,807 votes. Chennithala, 69, retains the constituency he held going into this election, continuing his presence in the Haripad assembly segment.
17:55 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority in Kerala assembly count
Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark set 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 continues across the remaining constituencies.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan holds a commanding lead in Kerala seat
In the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is currently leading with 56,594 votes, holding a margin of 20,600 over NCP(SP) candidate Thomas K. Thomas, who has gathered 35,994 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Cheriyan, aged 58, continues to hold a firm position at the top as results from this seat take shape.
17:33 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 1 seat won and leads in 6 others.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Mavelikara Election Results 2026: CPM's Arun Kumar leads with 15,736-vote margin
In Mavelikara, Kerala, CPM candidate M.S. Arun Kumar is currently leading with 67,180 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Adv. Muthara Raj, who has accumulated 51,444 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 15,736 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPM's M S Arun Kumar, making this a contest to retain the constituency for the left.
17:11 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on Kerala majority as CPM slips to 25
Congress has won 48 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 16 more, bringing its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of 25, with 20 seats won and 5 leads in hand, a steep fall from its previous tally of 62 won seats.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is currently leading the count with 56,594 votes. NCP(SP) candidate Thomas K. Thomas, who is also the sitting legislator from this seat, is trailing at 35,994 votes, putting the margin between the two at 20,600 votes. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
16:49 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 20 declared wins and leads in 77 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Ambalapuzha Election Result 2026: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads with 27,663-vote margin
In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading with 74,324 votes, pulling ahead of CPM's H. Salam, who is trailing with 46,661 votes. The margin between the two stands at 27,663 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's H. Salam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
16:27 (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, taking its tally to 62. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning the party needs 9 additional seats to cross that threshold. CPM, by contrast, has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, putting its tally at 25. Counting across the state continues with the final picture yet to settle.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan holds a commanding lead in Kuttanad
In Kuttanad, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is leading the count with 56,594 votes, holding a margin of 20,600 over NCP(SP)'s Thomas K. Thomas, who has gathered 35,994 votes so far. The 58-year-old Cheriyan has maintained a firm position at the top as counting continues in this Kerala constituency. Thomas K. Thomas, the NCP(SP) candidate, is currently trailing in second place with the gap remaining substantial between the two.
16:05 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 139 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to cross that threshold if the trends hold. Their combined tally stands at 139, with leads in 137 constituencies and 2 seats already decided in their favour. NDA is trailing with a tally of 52, all of them leads and no seats declared yet, still needing 66 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 39, with 4 seats won and leads in 35 more, and would need 79 additional seats to reach 118.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Haripad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala retains seat
Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala wins the Haripad seat in Kerala, securing his return to the assembly with 68,184 votes. The seat was currently held by Congress's Ramesh Chennithala, and he has now successfully defended it. CPI's T.T.Jismon finished second with 44,807 votes, leaving Chennithala with a winning margin of 23,377 votes over his nearest rival in the final count.
15:43 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, having won 24 and leading in 37 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current trends hold. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of just 25, with 12 seats won and 13 leads, placing it well behind at this stage of counting.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: NCP(SP)'s Thomas K. Thomas leads in Kerala seat
Counting is still under way in the Kuttanad assembly constituency in Kerala, where Thomas K. Thomas of the Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar is currently leading the race. The sitting MLA had previously represented the seat under the NCP banner and is now contesting on an NCP(SP) ticket as votes continue to be tallied.
15:21 (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 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally crosses the majority mark, and if those leads hold, NDA will have a clear majority in the union territory. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leading with 11,064-vote margin
In the Cherthala constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 69,618 votes, holding an 11,064-vote margin over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who is trailing at 58,554 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
14:59 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
Congress holds a tally of 62 seats in Kerala, with 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more constituencies across the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if current leads hold. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18. Counting continues across the state.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is currently leading with 38,079 votes. Thomas K. Thomas of NCP(SP) is trailing with 25,135 votes, putting the margin between the two at 12,944 votes. Cheriyan, 58, is ahead as counting progresses, with the seat yet to be formally decided.
14:37 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 193 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 193 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leads with 11,064-vote margin
In the Cherthala constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 69,618 votes, holding an 11,064-vote margin over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who is trailing at 58,554 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still underway, and the final result is yet to be declared.
14:15 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54 others, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 28, having won 3 and leading in 25. If current leads hold, Congress is on course to cross the majority mark.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan holds a commanding lead in Kerala seat
In the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, KEC candidate Reji Cheriyan is currently leading with 34,053 votes, pulling ahead of NCP(SP)'s Thomas K. Thomas by a margin of 11,387 votes. Thomas K. Thomas, who has accumulated 22,666 votes so far, is trailing as counting continues. The 58-year-old Cheriyan's position at the top makes this one of the more closely watched contests in the region with results still awaited.
13:53 (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 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, taking its tally to 23, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leads with 7,087-vote margin
In Cherthala, Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 53,364 votes, holding a margin of 7,087 over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who has accumulated 46,277 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still underway and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
13:31 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 8 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 63 seats, having won 2 and leading in 61 others, leaving the party just 8 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. CPM sits well behind on a tally of 24, with 1 won and 23 leads. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Assembly Election Results: Kerala Congress gets a massive lead
Reji Cheriyan of the Kerala Congress leads Thomas K Thomas of the NCP (SP) with 11,387 votes after eight of thirteen rounds of counting.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan holds a firm lead in Kuttanad
In Kuttanad, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan, 58, is currently leading the count with 34,053 votes. Thomas K. Thomas of NCP(SP) is trailing with 22,666 votes, leaving a margin of 11,387 votes between the two. Counting is still underway in this Kerala constituency, and no result has been declared yet.
13:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 148, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats, needing 60 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Haripad Election Result 2026: Chennithala leads CPI's Jismon by over 21,000 votes
In Haripad, Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala currently leading the constituency. The sitting MLA, currently held by Congress's Ramesh Chennithala, is holding his ground with 60,943 votes against CPI's T.T.Jismon, who has accumulated 39,552 votes so far. Chennithala's margin over Jismon stands at 21,391 votes at this stage of counting.
12:47 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 13 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 58 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of that threshold. CPM is leading in 21 seats at this stage. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across Kerala remains fluid as counting continues through the day.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan leads in Kerala constituency
Counting is underway in the Kuttanad assembly constituency in Kerala, where Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan currently holds the lead. The sitting seat, previously held under the NCP banner, is seeing a close contest as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet in this constituency.
12:25 (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, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA is trailing considerably, with leads in just 2 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet, but the NDA's current tally of 25 puts it well past the threshold needed to form a government in the union territory.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Alappuzha Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.D Thomas leads with 6,568-vote margin
In the Alappuzha constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 35,626 votes, holding a margin of 6,568 over CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan, who has accumulated 29,058 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan, who finds himself trailing in the ongoing count. Thomas, 30, is a graduate contesting on a Congress ticket in what remains an active count.
12:04 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 64 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, while CPM is placed second with leads in 29 seats. At the alliance level, UDF holds leads in 64 seats and needs 7 more to reach the majority mark, while LDF is leading in 42 seats, still 29 short of a majority at this stage of counting.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is currently leading the count with 16,167 votes. NCP(SP) candidate Thomas K. Thomas, the sitting MLA from this seat, is trailing with 12,265 votes, leaving a gap of 3,902 votes between the two as counting progresses. Cheriyan, 58, is making a strong push in what remains a closely watched contest in this Kerala segment.
11:43 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 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 those leads hold. The SPA is trailing with leads in 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Alappuzha Election Result 2026: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails
In Alappuzha, Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 30,684 votes, holding a margin of 5,988 votes over CPM's P.P. Chitharanjan, who has gathered 24,696 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan. Thomas, 30, is a graduate contesting on a Congress ticket in this keenly watched constituency.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 63 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 holds leads in 28. The UDF bloc is ahead in 63 seats in total, with the LDF at 41. Congress still needs 25 more seats to reach the majority mark if these leads hold through the remaining rounds.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Reji Cheriyan leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is currently leading with 8,313 votes. NCP(SP) candidate Thomas K. Thomas, who is also the sitting legislator from this seat, is trailing with 6,282 votes, placing the margin between the two at 2,031 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:07 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Assembly Election Results
Reji Cheriyan of the Kerala Congress widens lead over Thomas K Thomas of NCP (SP) with a lead of 2,031 votes in the Kuttanad constituency .
11:01 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies: SPA and NDA trail as leads pour in
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 136 seats, crossing the majority threshold in early trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. SPA is currently leading in 44 seats, still 74 short of the majority mark. NDA holds leads in 32 constituencies, trailing both the other groupings at this stage of counting.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Alappuzha Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.D Thomas leads with 4,281-vote margin
In the Alappuzha constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 16,165 votes, pulling ahead of CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan, who has accumulated 11,884 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,281 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan, who is trailing in the count with results yet to be declared.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 45 constituencies, putting it 26 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 27 seats at this stage of counting. Others account for leads in 16 seats, with no declared results yet across the board. The majority mark remains out of reach for any single party if these trends hold.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: Counting under way in Kerala seat
In the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, counting is currently in progress with no final result declared yet. Thomas K. Thomas of NCP(SP) holds the lead at this stage of the count. The seat, represented in the previous term by Thomas K Thomas of NCP, remains one to watch as tallying continues across the constituency.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Kuttanad Election Result: NCP(SP)'s Thomas K. Thomas leads in Kuttanad
Counting is underway in the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, where NCP(SP) candidate Thomas K. Thomas holds a leading position. Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is trailing in the contest, with the two having accumulated 3,113 and 4,225 votes respectively so far. The seat is currently held by NCP's Thomas K Thomas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Let me check word count: "Counting is underway in the Kuttanad constituency of Kerala, where NCP(SP) candidate Thomas K. Thomas holds a leading position. Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is trailing in the contest, with the two having accumulated 3,113 and 4,225 votes respectively so far. The seat is currently held by NCP's Thomas K Thomas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions." = approximately 68 words. Good.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Alappuzha Election Result: Congress candidate A.D Thomas leads over CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan
In the Alappuzha constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 4,884 votes, holding a margin of 635 votes over CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan, who has gathered 4,249 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan. 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.
Kuttanad is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Mavelikara Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 78.92% was recorded in the 2021 election. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Roy Muttar (Aam Aadmi Party), Reji Cheriyan (Kerala Congress), Thomas K. Thomas (Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar), P.K. Sasi (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Santhosh Santhi (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Jaisappan Mathai (Independent), Joemon Joseph Srampickal A. P. J. Juman V. S. (Independent), and Renju T. R. (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Thomas K Thomas of the Nationalist Congress Party won Kuttanad with a margin of 7,859 votes. The runner-up was Adv. Jacob Abraham of the Kerala Congress. In 2016, Thomas Chandy of the NCP had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Kuttanad 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.