Mannarkkad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML's Samsudheen holds the seat with a 25,903-vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:08 IST
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Mannarkkad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML's Samsudheen holds the seat with a 25,903-vote margin

Manzil Aboobacker (Communist Party of India), Adv. N. Samsudheen (Indian Union Muslim League), Ashitha Najeeb (Social Democratic Party Of India), Issac Varghese (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Aboobacker S/O Ayisha (Independent), Shamsudheen S/O Muhammed (Independent), and Shamsudheen S/O Ummer (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Mannarkad 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. Mannarkad is a General constituency under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Advocate. N. Samsudheen of the Indian Union Muslim League won by a margin of 6,214 votes. The 2016 winner was N. Samsudheen of the IUML. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Mannarkad in 2026.
19:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam and Puducherry, BJP ahead in West Bengal
Across four states going to the polls, counting is producing a varied picture. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69 more, comfortably crossing the majority mark if these 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, where the majority mark is 118 across 234 seats, SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading. NDA trails with a tally of 55, all in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 105 seats and have won 10, giving them a combined tally of 115, still 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 in enough seats to cross that threshold if the numbers hold. BJP has won 11 and is leading in 168 for a tally of 179, while TMC has won 2 and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in the state. In Puducherry, where just 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat house, NDA has won 13 and is leading in 5 more for a tally of 18, crossing the majority mark on current trends. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in Puducherry.
18:49 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority
Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 10 more, putting its tally at 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark set at 71, the party needs 7 additional 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 state with no party yet confirmed at the majority mark.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result 2026: IUML's Samsudheen holds the seat with a 25,903-vote margin
The result is in from Mannarkad in Kerala. IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen wins the seat, polling 90,606 votes against CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who finished with 64,703 votes. The winning margin stands at 25,903 votes. The constituency, currently held by IUML's Advocate. N. Samsudheen, stays with the Indian Union Muslim League as counting concludes in this Kerala seat.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Results 2026: IUML's Adv. N. Samsudheen wins the seat
The result is in from Mannarkad in Kerala, and IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen has won the seat. Samsudheen, who currently holds the constituency under the Indian Union Muslim League banner, has successfully defended his position, making it a straight retention for the party in this Kerala assembly segment. The seat remains with IUML as counting concludes in Mannarkad.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Kongad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher wins the seat
Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher has won the Kongad assembly seat in Kerala, polling 62,734 votes to defeat CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who secured 59,028 votes. The margin of victory stands at 3,706 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's Santhakumari K, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to her term as the MLA.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on Kerala majority with 64-seat tally
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64 seats against the majority mark of 71. CPM has won 20 seats and leads in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Congress needs 7 more seats to cross the majority mark, while counting continues across the remaining constituencies.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen wins the seat
The result is in from Mannarkad in Kerala. IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen has won the seat, defeating CPI's Manzil Aboobacker by a margin of 25,903 votes. Samsudheen polled 90,606 votes against Aboobacker's 64,703, bringing the contest in this Kerala constituency to a decisive close.
17:43 (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. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all currently in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in the state.
17:32 (IST) May 04
Ottapalam Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv. K. Premkumar holds seat with 26,777-vote margin
CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat in Ottapalam, Kerala, securing 75,362 votes to retain the constituency he currently holds. Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma finished second with 48,585 votes, leaving a final margin of 26,777 votes between the two. Premkumar, 46, a graduate professional, successfully defends his position as the sitting MLA for this Kerala constituency.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on Kerala majority with 64-seat tally
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64 — just seven short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM has won 20 seats and leads in five others, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way, and whether Congress crosses the majority mark will depend on how the remaining leads settle.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen wins the seat
The result is in from Mannarkad in Kerala. IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen has won the seat with 90,606 votes, finishing 25,903 votes ahead of CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who polled 64,703 votes. The 56-year-old, who holds a graduate professional degree, secured the constituency for the Indian Union Muslim League by a comfortable margin.
16:59 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority across the 126-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 23 seats outright and holds leads in 74 more, putting its tally at 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 21 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 21. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8, with 1 seat won and leads in 7 others.
16:48 (IST) May 04
Tarur Election Result 2026: CPM's Sumod wins with 11,910-vote margin
CPM candidate Sumod wins the Tarur seat in Kerala, pulling in 60,557 votes against Congress candidate Subramanian K C, who finished with 48,647 votes. The margin between the two stood at 11,910 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's P.p.sumod, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, with Sumod now set to take over as the constituency's MLA.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Congress needs 8 more seats to reach Kerala majority mark
Congress holds a tally of 63 seats in Kerala, with 40 seats won and 23 more where it is currently leading, leaving it 8 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of 25, having won 18 and leading in 7. Counting is still in progress across constituencies, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen wins the seat
The result is in from Mannarkad in Kerala. IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen has won the seat with 90,606 votes, holding off CPI's Manzil Aboobacker who finished with 64,703 votes. The winning margin stands at 25,903 votes, bringing the curtain down on a closely watched contest in this Kerala constituency.
16:15 (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 holds leads in 194 more, bringing its tally to 198. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, giving it a tally of 84, still 64 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
16:04 (IST) May 04
Shornur Election Result 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds seat with 16,517-vote margin
CPM candidate P.Mammikutty has won the Shornur assembly seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,583 votes to secure the constituency. Congress candidate P.Harigovindan came in second with 54,066 votes, leaving a final margin of 16,517 between the two. The seat was currently held by CPM's P. Mammikutty, who retains it with a comfortable winning distance in the final count.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count with 61-seat tally, needs 10 more
Counting is still underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress holds the strongest position at the moment, with 27 seats won and leading in 34 more, bringing its tally to 61. CPM has won 14 seats and is leading in 11, giving it a tally of 25. Congress needs 10 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML leads as counting progresses in Kerala
In Mannarkad, counting is still under way with the Indian Union Muslim League holding the lead at this stage. Adv. N. Samsudheen of IUML is currently ahead in the constituency, which falls in Kerala's Palakkad district. The CPI's Manzil Aboobacker is trailing as votes continue to be tallied across the segment.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 151 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 151 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has won 3 seats and is leading in 37 more, bringing its tally to 40, still 78 seats short of a majority. NDA is leading in 39 seats with no wins declared yet, placing its tally at 39 and leaving it 79 seats away from the majority mark. No alliance has secured a confirmed majority at this stage of counting.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Malampuzha Election Result 2026: CPM's A Prabhakaran holds the seat
The result is in from Malampuzha in Kerala. CPM candidate A Prabhakaran wins the seat with 68,629 votes, finishing 19,721 votes ahead of BJP's C Krishnakumar, who polled 48,908 votes. The seat was currently held by CPI(M)'s A. Prabhakaran, and this outcome extends that hold, bringing continuity to the constituency's political representation.
15:09 (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 — 16 declared wins and leads in 46 more — leaving the party just 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is placed a distant second with a tally of 25, having won 8 and leading in 17 constituencies. Counting is still under way across the state.
14:58 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML's Samsudheen leads with a 25,903-vote margin
In Mannarkad, Kerala, counting is still under way and IUML's Adv. N. Samsudheen holds a commanding lead with 90,606 votes so far. CPI's Manzil Aboobacker is trailing at 64,703 votes, putting the current margin between the two at 25,903. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be counted in this constituency.
14:47 (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, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. NDA has won 4 seats outright and is leading in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Palakkad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody leads with 12,462-vote margin
In the Palakkad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody is currently leading with 54,482 votes, holding a margin of 12,462 over BJP's Sobha Surendran, who has gathered 42,020 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
14:25 (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 is out in front with a tally of 61 seats, having won 8 and leading in 53 more, leaving the party 10 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. CPM is well behind on a tally of 29, with 4 wins and leads in 25 constituencies. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML leads as counting progresses in Kerala
In Mannarkad, counting is still underway with IUML's Adv. N. Samsudheen holding a lead over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker. Samsudheen has accumulated 90,401 votes against Aboobacker's 64,434, putting the margin between the two at 25,967 votes. The result for this Kerala constituency is yet to be declared.
14:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 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 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 76 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:52 (IST) May 04
Shornur Election Results 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty leads by 16,517 votes
In Shornur, Kerala, CPM candidate P.Mammikutty is currently leading with 70,583 votes, holding a margin of 16,517 over Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who has gathered 54,066 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P. Mammikutty, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this constituency.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 64-seat tally, needs 7 more for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 64 seats, having won 3 and leading in 61 others, leaving it just 7 seats short of a majority. CPM is placed second with a tally of 24, having won 1 and leading in 23 constituencies. The remaining seats are spread across other parties and independents.
13:30 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML candidate leads with 24,200-vote margin
In Mannarkad, Kerala, counting is still under way with IUML's Adv. N. Samsudheen holding a commanding lead over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker. Samsudheen has accumulated 76,863 votes against Aboobacker's 52,663, putting the margin between the two at 24,200 votes. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.
13:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Counting is underway across all 294 seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 182 seats, a tally that crosses the majority threshold, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in West Bengal.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Shornur Election Result 2026: CPM's Mammikutty leads Congress rival by over 9,000 votes
In the Shornur constituency of Kerala, CPM's P.Mammikutty is currently leading with 58,093 votes, holding an advantage of 9,492 votes over Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who has accumulated 48,601 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.Mammikutty, who is looking to retain it as counting continues. Votes are still being tallied and the final outcome in Shornur is yet to be determined.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 69 Kerala seats, two short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where Congress is currently leading in 69 constituencies, just two short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 18 seats at this stage. The UDF alliance holds leads in 86 seats overall, while the LDF is ahead in 26. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML's Samsudheen leads with a 16,970-vote margin
In the Mannarkad constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen is currently leading the count with 53,274 votes, holding a margin of 16,970 over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who has accumulated 36,304 votes so far. Samsudheen, 56, holds a graduate professional qualification and is the sitting representative from this seat. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
12:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 179 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
12:24 (IST) May 04
Malampuzha Election Results 2026: CPM's A Prabhakaran leads with 13,295-vote margin
In Malampuzha, Kerala, CPM candidate A Prabhakaran is currently leading with 49,548 votes, holding a margin of 13,295 over BJP's C Krishnakumar, who has gathered 36,253 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's A. Prabhakaran, who is also the leading candidate in the ongoing count.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 25 more seats for majority
With counting still under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, leaving it 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 28 seats, trailing Congress by 18 in the ongoing count. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid as results continue to come in.
12:04 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML's Samsudheen leads with a margin of 15,448
In the Mannarkad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen is currently leading with 44,903 votes, holding a margin of 15,448 over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who has gathered 29,455 votes so far and remains in the trailing position as tallying continues.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update 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 and independents cumulatively lead in 135 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 66 seats, needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. SPA currently has a tally of 26 seats, trailing further behind with 92 seats still needed to reach 118.
11:42 (IST) May 04
Malampuzha Election Result 2026: CPM's A Prabhakaran leads with 8,483-vote margin
In Malampuzha, Kerala, CPM candidate A Prabhakaran is currently leading with 34,269 votes, holding an 8,483-vote margin over BJP's C Krishnakumar, who has gathered 25,786 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's A. Prabhakaran, who is also the leading candidate in the present count.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 24 more seats for majority
With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, putting the party 24 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 28 seats at this stage, requiring 43 more to reach that mark. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML's Samsudheen leads with a 9,587-vote margin
In Mannarkad, Kerala, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. IUML's Adv. N. Samsudheen is currently leading with 27,253 votes, holding a margin of 9,587 over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who has gathered 17,666 votes so far. Samsudheen, 56, holds a graduate professional degree and is the sitting MLA from this constituency.
11:11 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority across the 126-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:01 (IST) May 04
Shornur Election Results 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty leads by 3,514 votes
In Shornur, Kerala, CPM candidate P.Mammikutty is currently leading with 35,651 votes, holding a margin of 3,514 over Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who has gathered 32,137 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, with Mammikutty, aged 73, maintaining his position at the top as results continue to come in. The seat is currently held by CPM's P. Mammikutty.
10:50 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, CPM trails at 29 seats
With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is currently leading in 48 constituencies, putting it 23 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 29 seats at this stage. IUML holds leads in 16 seats, while BJP is ahead in four. No declarations have come through yet as the count continues across the state.
10:40 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Result: IUML leads as counting continues in Kerala
In Mannarkad, counting is under way with IUML's Adv. N. Samsudheen holding a lead over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker. Samsudheen has accumulated 19,131 votes against Aboobacker's 12,078, putting the margin between the two at 7,053 votes. The result in this Kerala constituency is yet to be declared.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Mannarkad Election Results 2026: IUML's Samsudheen leads with a margin of 4063 votes
In Mannarkad, Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen is currently leading with 10,050 votes, holding a margin of 4,063 over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who has gathered 5,987 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Advocate. N. Samsudheen, and counting is still in progress with the final result yet to be declared.
10:20 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 8 seats needed for majority
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority across the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 140 constituencies, leaving the party just 8 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing considerably, with leads in 51 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 2 seats at this stage of counting.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Palakkad Election Result 2026: BJP's Sobha Surendran leads by 2,145 votes
In Palakkad, Kerala, BJP candidate Sobha Surendran is currently leading with 6,834 votes, holding a margin of 2,145 over Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody, who has tallied 4,689 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway 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.
Mannarkad is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Manzil Aboobacker (Communist Party of India), Adv. N. Samsudheen (Indian Union Muslim League), Ashitha Najeeb (Social Democratic Party Of India), Issac Varghese (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Aboobacker S/O Ayisha (Independent), Shamsudheen S/O Muhammed (Independent), and Shamsudheen S/O Ummer (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Advocate. N. Samsudheen of the Indian Union Muslim League won Mannarkad with a margin of 6,214 votes. The runner-up was K. Muraleedharan of the CPM. In 2016, N. Samsudheen of the IUML had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Mannarkad 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.