Nedumangad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI’s GR Anil wins by 21,583 vote margin
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Nedumangad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI’s GR Anil wins by 21,583 vote margin

G R Anil (Communist Party of India), Yuvraj Gokul (Bharatiya Janata Party), Meenankal Kumar (Congress), Sujilal B G (Bahujan Samaj Party), Batherutheen A (Ziad Kandala) (Social Democratic Party Of India), Shibu G (Democratic Human Rights Movement Party), Anvar Sadath (Independent), Kumar (Independent), and Vembayam Yesudas (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Nedumangad 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. Nedumangad is a General constituency. In 2021, Adv. G. R. Anil of the Communist Party Of India won by a margin of 23,309 votes. The 2021 turnout was 73.52%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Nedumangad in 2026.
15:36 (IST) May 05
Nedumangad Assembly Election Results 2026: CPI’s GR Anil wins by 21,583 vote margin
In Nedumangad, GR Anil of CPI secured a clear victory, polling 69,206 votes and defeating Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar by a margin of 21,583 votes. BJP’s Yuvraj Gokul finished third with 38,999 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of CPI.
18:26 (IST) May 04
Varkala Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv.V Joy wins by a narrow margin
CPM candidate Adv.V Joy wins the Varkala seat in Kerala, finishing with 55,365 votes to secure the constituency. Congress candidate Varkala Kahar gave him a close fight, polling 53,315 votes and falling short by a margin of just 2,050 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's Adv. V Joy, who has now successfully defended it to continue his tenure as the MLA from Varkala.
18:15 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority
Congress has won 54 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress just 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting across Kerala's 140 constituencies is still under way.
18:04 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI's G R Anil leads with a 21,583-vote margin
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading the count with 69,206 votes, holding a margin of 21,583 votes over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has accumulated 47,623 votes and is trailing at this stage. G R Anil, 63, a graduate, is keeping a firm grip on the seat as counting continues.
17:53 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
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 the state with a tally of 115, comprising 10 declared wins and leads in 105 seats, leaving them 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53, and still needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from current leads, and requires 63 additional seats to cross the threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage.
17:42 (IST) May 04
Vattiyoorkavu Election Results 2026: Congress's Muraleedharan leads with 5,425-vote margin
Congress candidate K. Muraleedharan is currently leading in Vattiyoorkavu, Kerala, with 48,338 votes, holding a margin of 5,425 over CPM's Adv. V.K Prasanth, who stands at 42,913 votes. BJP's R. Sreelekha is trailing in third place with 37,213 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. V.K. Prasanth. Counting is still in progress and a final result is yet to be declared.
17:31 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end
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 the threshold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.
17:20 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI's G R Anil leads by over 21,000 votes
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading the count with 69,206 votes, holding a margin of 21,583 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has gathered 47,623 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in this Kerala seat.
17:09 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally in the state, with 10 seats won and leads in 106 more, bringing their combined tally to 116, just 2 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 52, giving it a tally of 59, while NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared in its favour yet, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
16:58 (IST) May 04
Vattiyoorkavu Election Result 2026: Muraleedharan leads with 5,420-vote margin over CPM
In Vattiyoorkavu, Kerala, Congress candidate K. Muraleedharan is currently leading with 48,101 votes, holding a margin of 5,420 over CPM's Adv. V.K Prasanth, who has accumulated 42,681 votes so far. BJP's R. Sreelekha is trailing in third place with 37,038 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. V.K. Prasanth, who is not among the top three candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as an incumbent in this count.
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. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party 7 seats short if current leads hold. CPM, the closest rival, has won 19 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues across the state.
16:36 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI's G R Anil leads with a comfortable margin
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI's G R Anil is currently leading the count with 65,033 votes, holding a margin of 19,991 over his nearest rival. Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar is trailing with 45,042 votes. G R Anil, 63, holds a graduate degree and has one criminal case on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet from this seat.
16:25 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 124 constituencies and have won 3, taking their tally to 127, which has crossed the majority mark, though declared wins remain limited at this stage. NDA is leading in 57 seats with no wins confirmed, leaving its tally at 57, still 61 seats short of a majority. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 42, giving it a tally of 46, trailing the current tally leader by a considerable margin.
16:14 (IST) May 04
Chirayinkeezhu Election Results 2026: Congress leads with a narrow 1,422-vote margin
In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is leading with 56,833 votes, holding a margin of 1,422 over CPI's Manoj Edamana, who has accumulated 55,411 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this closely contested constituency.
16:03 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala
Congress has won 30 seats and is leading in 31 more in Kerala, putting its tally at 61 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current leads hold. CPM has won 15 seats and is leading in 10, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across the state.
15:52 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI leads as counting progresses in Kerala
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, the CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading the count with 60,040 votes, holding a margin of 18,265 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has gathered 41,775 votes so far. Results are yet to be declared as counting continues in this seat.
15:41 (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 1 seat and is leading in 207 more, giving it a tally of 208. TMC, which had won 215 seats in the previous election, currently holds 1 won seat and leads in 71 others, bringing its tally to 72. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
15:30 (IST) May 04
Vattiyoorkavu Election Result 2026: Congress's Muraleedharan leads with 3,951-vote margin
In Vattiyoorkavu, Kerala, Congress candidate K. Muraleedharan is currently leading with 43,324 votes, holding a margin of 3,951 over CPM's Adv. V.K Prasanth, who has accumulated 39,373 votes so far. BJP's R. Sreelekha is trailing in third place with 34,762 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. V.K. Prasanth, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
15:19 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
Congress is currently the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 62 seats — 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, having won 9 and leading in 16. Counting across the state is still in progress.
15:08 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI's G R Anil leads with a 12938-vote margin
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI's G R Anil is currently leading the count with 44,672 votes, holding a margin of 12,938 over the nearest rival. Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar stands at 31,734 votes and is trailing at this stage. With no result declared yet, counting continues in this Kerala seat as the gap between the two candidates remains considerable.
14:57 (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 the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 4 declared wins and 93 constituencies where it is currently leading. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:46 (IST) May 04
Kazhakkoottam Election Result 2026: Surendran leads BJP's Muraleedharan by 1,499 votes
In Kazhakkoottam, counting is still under way with CPM's Kadakampally Surendran, the sitting MLA, currently leading with 29,311 votes. BJP's V. Muraleedharan is trailing at 27,812 votes, keeping the margin between the two at 1,499 votes as tallying continues in this Kerala constituency.
14:35 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF tally touches 85 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front among individual parties 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. CPM, the next closest party, holds a tally of 28, with 5 wins and leads in 23 constituencies at this stage of counting.
14:24 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI's G R Anil leads with a comfortable margin
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI's G R Anil is currently leading the count with 44,672 votes, holding a margin of 12,938 votes over his nearest rival. Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar is trailing at 31,734 votes. G R Anil, 63, holds a graduate degree and has one criminal case on record. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
14:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leading 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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The party's tally stands at 199 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 77 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.
14:02 (IST) May 04
Chirayinkeezhu Election Result 2026: Ramya Haridas of Congress Ahead of CPI's Manoj Edamana
In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently in the lead with 45,080 votes. CPI's Manoj Edamana is trailing with 46,443 votes, creating a difference of 1,363 votes between them. The current holder of this seat is CPI's V. Sasi, who isn't among the top 3 candidates showing in the current leading positions. Vote counting is still ongoing in this Kerala constituency.
13:51 (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 4 and leading in 57 others, leaving the party 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed second with a tally of 26, having won 1 and leading in 25 constituencies. The remaining seats are spread across other parties and groupings.
13:40 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI's G R Anil leads in Kerala seat
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading the count with 35,735 votes, holding a margin of 9,228 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has gathered 26,507 votes so far. Results for this seat are yet to be declared as counting continues.
13:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leads past majority mark in West Bengal as counting progresses
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's tally stands at 187 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:18 (IST) May 04
Kazhakkoottam Election Result: Congress leads as CPM's Surendran trails
In Kazhakkoottam, Kerala, Congress candidate Advocate T. Sarathchandra Prasad is currently leading with 18,006 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Kadakampally Surendran, who is trailing in the count with 23,757 votes, putting him 5,751 votes behind Prasad. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:07 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats, UDF closing in on majority mark
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving it just five seats short of that threshold. The UDF alliance, of which Congress is the principal constituent, holds leads in 86 seats in total. CPM, the backbone of the LDF, is leading in 21 seats, with the LDF alliance at 29. No results have been declared so far.
12:56 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: G R Anil leads for CPI in Nedumangad
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI's G R Anil is currently leading the count with 32,208 votes, holding an advantage of 9,145 votes over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has gathered 23,063 votes so far. Anil, a 63-year-old graduate, is the sitting legislator from this seat and is looking to retain it as counting continues.
12:45 (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 leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:34 (IST) May 04
Chirayinkeezhu Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses
In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading the count with 26,776 votes, while CPI's Manoj Edamana is trailing at 28,861 votes, putting the margin between the two at 2,085 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, 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.
12:23 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, still short of majority mark
With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is out in front with leads in 46 constituencies, though that tally leaves the party 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is currently leading in 29 seats. No results have been declared yet at this stage, keeping the final picture very much in the balance.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI leads as counting progresses in Kerala
In Nedumangad, CPI's G R Anil is currently leading the count with 24,538 votes, holding a margin of 6,615 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has gathered 17,923 votes so far. The result in this Kerala constituency is yet to be declared, and counting continues with Anil maintaining a steady advantage at this stage.
12:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 64, NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold 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 across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:52 (IST) May 04
Varkala Election Results 2026: CPM's Adv.V Joy leads over Congress by 2,277 votes
In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Adv.V Joy is currently leading with 20,687 votes, holding a margin of 2,277 over Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who has accumulated 18,410 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. V Joy, who is seeking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied.
11:41 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 47 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, placing it ahead of CPM, which holds leads in 28 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress still needs 24 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM needs 43. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, counting is underway with CPI's G R Anil holding the lead at this stage. The Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar is trailing behind by 4,373 votes. With results yet to be declared, the seat remains in play as vote tallying continues across the constituency.
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 those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet, and counting remains in progress across the union territory.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Chirayinkeezhu Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses
In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading the count with 12,441 votes, while CPI's Manoj Edamana is trailing at 13,897 votes, putting the margin between the two at 1,456 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, 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.
10:59 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 52 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage. CPM is leading in 26 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress needs 19 more seats to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to evolve as counting progresses.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI's G R Anil leads with a narrow margin
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI's G R Anil is currently leading the count with 9,560 votes, holding a margin of 1,351 votes over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has accumulated 8,209 votes so far. The 63-year-old graduate continues to hold his position at the top as counting progresses, with the gap between the two candidates remaining relatively slim at this stage.
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 leading in 90 seats, trailing by 65 in the overall tally. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 2 seats across the state.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Chirayinkeezhu Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses
In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading the count with 9,392 votes, while CPI's Manoj Edamana is trailing with 10,396 votes, putting the margin between the two at 1,004 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues with the final result yet to be declared.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 59 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 43 constituencies, while CPM is ahead in 28. The UDF bloc holds leads in 59 seats in total, against LDF's 41. Neither front has yet crossed the threshold needed to form a government, with UDF requiring 12 more seats and LDF still 30 short of the majority mark.
10:15 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Elections 2026: Round by round: how Nedumangad's count will unfold
In Nedumangad, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Result: CPI's G R Anil leads with a narrow margin
In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading the count with 3,014 votes, holding a margin of 60 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has accumulated 2,954 votes so far. The contest remains close as counting continues, with the gap between the two candidates staying tight at this stage.
10:05 (IST) May 04
Nedumangad Election Results: How is Meenankal Kumar faring? Watching the Nedumangad count
Meenankal Kumar, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Nedumangad May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the 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.
Nedumangad is a General constituency in Kerala. A turnout of 73.52% was recorded in the 2021 election. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: G R Anil (Communist Party of India), Yuvraj Gokul (Bharatiya Janata Party), Meenankal Kumar (Congress), Sujilal B G (Bahujan Samaj Party), Batherutheen A (Ziad Kandala) (Social Democratic Party Of India), Shibu G (Democratic Human Rights Movement Party), Anvar Sadath (Independent), Kumar (Independent), and Vembayam Yesudas (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. G. R. Anil of the Communist Party Of India won Nedumangad with a margin of 23,309 votes. The runner-up was P.S. Prasanth of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Nedumangad 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.