Neyyattinkara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins the seat
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:01:49 IST
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Neyyattinkara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins the seat

K. Ansalan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Chenkal Rajasekharan (Bharatiya Janata Party), N. Shakthan (Congress), Surendranathan. K (Bahujan Samaj Party), and Bibin S.B (Independent) — 5 candidates contesting from Neyyattinkara 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. Neyyattinkara is a General constituency. In 2021, K. Ansalan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won by a margin of 14,642 votes. The 2021 turnout was 72.23%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Neyyattinkara in 2026.
19:01 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam and Puducherry, BJP ahead in West Bengal
Across four state assemblies, counting is producing sharply different pictures at this stage. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97 seats that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress-led alliance is leading in 22 constituencies with a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark is 118 in a 234-seat assembly, no alliance has crossed that threshold on tally yet. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, putting its tally at 60. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins confirmed, giving it a tally of 55. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, 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 168 constituencies with 11 seats won, for a tally of 179 that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, a 30-seat assembly where 16 seats decide a majority, NDA has already won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, taking its tally to 18 and crossing the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry, with 5 seats won and leads in 2 more.
18:49 (IST) May 04
Congress needs 7 more seats for majority in Kerala
Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, with 54 declared wins and leads in 10 more, leaving the party just 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly. CPM is placed well behind on a tally of 25, having won 20 seats and leading in 5. Counting is still in progress across several constituencies.
18:37 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result 2026: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins the seat
Congress candidate N. Shakthan has won the Neyyattinkara assembly seat in Kerala, polling 58,760 votes to defeat CPM's K. Ansalan by a margin of 6,966 votes. Ansalan, who secured 51,794 votes, finishes second, bringing an end to his term as the CPM MLA. The seat, currently held by CPM's K. Ansalan, now passes to Congress with Shakthan's victory at the age of 75.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result 2026: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins the seat
The result is out from Neyyattinkara in Kerala, where Congress candidate N. Shakthan has won the seat. The constituency was currently held by CPM's K. Ansalan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to K. Ansalan's term as the CPM MLA. With this result, Congress claims Neyyattinkara, flipping a seat that had been in CPM hands.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end
Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more in Kerala, bringing its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark 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 across Kerala's 140 constituencies is still under way.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins seat
Congress candidate N. Shakthan has won the Neyyattinkara assembly seat in Kerala, polling 58,760 votes to defeat incumbent CPM candidate K. Ansalan, who secured 51,794 votes. The margin of victory stands at 6,966 votes. Ansalan, who held the seat going into this election, could not retain it, finishing second in the final count.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
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 Tamil Nadu, holding a tally of 115 seats — with 10 declared wins and 105 seats where leads are still in play — leaving them 3 seats short of the majority mark on current tallies. SPA holds a tally of 60, comprising 7 won seats and 53 seats where it is leading, and needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared in its favour yet, placing its tally at 55 and requiring 63 more seats to cross the majority threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage of counting.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Kovalam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent wins the seat
Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent has won the Kovalam assembly seat in Kerala, securing 79,661 votes to claim the constituency. Independent candidate Bhagath Rufus finished second with 46,952 votes, leaving a final margin of 32,709 votes between the two. The seat was currently held by Congress's Adv. M. Vincent, who retains it with a comfortable winning margin in this Kerala constituency.
17:32 (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, the principal rival, has won 20 seats and is leading in five, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way, and the final shape of the house remains in the making.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins the seat
Congress candidate N. Shakthan has won the Neyyattinkara assembly seat in Kerala, polling 58,760 votes to defeat the sitting CPM legislator K. Ansalan, who managed 51,794 votes. The margin of victory stands at 6,966 votes. Ansalan, the incumbent who held the seat for CPM, could not retain it as the 75-year-old Shakthan, a postgraduate, sealed the result in favour of Congress.
17:10 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats outright and is leading in 6 more, bringing its tally to 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Kattakkada Election Result 2026: Congress leads as CPM's sitting MLA trails
In Kattakkada, Kerala, Congress candidate M. R. Baiju is currently leading with 56,846 votes, holding a margin of 7,136 over CPM's Adv. I. B. Satheesh, who has gathered 49,710 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv I B Satheesh, who finds himself on the back foot as votes continue to be tallied.
16:48 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority
Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, having won 42 and leading in 22 more across the 140-seat assembly. Seven seats separate the party from the majority mark of 71. CPM, the main rival, has won 19 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues with no party yet confirmed at the majority mark.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins seat
Congress candidate N. Shakthan has won the Neyyattinkara assembly seat in Kerala, polling 58,760 votes to defeat the sitting CPM legislator K. Ansalan, who managed 51,794 votes. The margin of victory stood at 6,966 votes. Ansalan, the incumbent who held the seat, finished second as Shakthan, 75, secured the constituency for Congress.
16:26 (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 99 seats — 12 declared wins and 87 seats where it currently leads. Congress is trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all of them active leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Kattakkada Election Result 2026: Congress leads with a margin of 7,222 votes
In Kattakkada, Kerala, Congress candidate M. R. Baiju is currently leading with 56,631 votes, holding a margin of 7,222 over CPM's Adv. I. B. Satheesh, who has gathered 49,409 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv I B Satheesh, who finds himself not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting progresses.
16:04 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count with 61-seat tally, needs 10 more
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where Congress holds the strongest position at this stage. The party has won 30 seats and is leading in 31 more, bringing its tally to 61 against the majority mark of 71. CPM has won 15 and is leading in 10, giving it a tally of 25. Congress needs 10 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins the seat
The Neyyattinkara constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. Congress candidate N. Shakthan has won the seat, polling 58,760 votes to defeat the sitting CPM legislator K. Ansalan, who managed 51,794 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,966 votes. Ansalan, the incumbent, could not hold the seat despite his previous presence in the assembly.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu Alliance Tally Update as Counting Continues
In Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, with 118 seats needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents have collectively secured 1 seat and are currently leading in 145, bringing their total to 146. This figure already surpasses the majority mark, assuming these leads are maintained. The SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, for a total of 43, and still requires 75 more seats to reach the majority. The NDA has yet to win any seats but is leading in 41 constituencies, putting its tally at 41 and needing an additional 77 seats to reach the 118-seat majority.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Kovalam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent leads by over 30,000 votes
In the Kovalam constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent is currently leading with 74,301 votes, holding a margin of 30,670 over Independent candidate Bhagath Rufus, who has gathered 43,631 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Adv. M. Vincent. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 62 seats, having won 19 and leading in 43 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if current trends hold. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 25, having won 9 and leading in 16 constituencies. Counting continues across the state with no party yet on course to confirm a majority.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress candidate N. Shakthan wins the seat
The Neyyattinkara constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. Congress candidate N. Shakthan has won the seat with 58,760 votes, edging out sitting MLA K. Ansalan of CPM who polled 51,794 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,966 votes. Ansalan, the incumbent, could not hold the seat as Shakthan, 75, a postgraduate, secured the win for Congress in this Kerala assembly contest.
14:58 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 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 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats, still needing 68 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Parassala Election Results 2026: CPM's Hareendran leads by over 10,000 votes
In Parassala, Kerala, CPM candidate C K Hareendran is leading with 47,263 votes, holding a margin of 10,199 over Congress candidate Neyyattinkara Sanal, who has accumulated 37,064 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI(M)'s C K Hareendran, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this constituency.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 51 more, putting its tally at 62. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 9 additional seats to get there. CPM, the next significant party in the count, has a tally of 28, with 5 seats won and 23 leads. Counting across the state is still in progress.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails
In Neyyattinkara, Kerala, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. Congress candidate N. Shakthan is currently leading with 58,760 votes, holding a margin of 6,966 over sitting CPM MLA K. Ansalan, who has accumulated 51,794 votes and is trailing at this stage. Ansalan, the incumbent in this seat, is finding the going difficult as the numbers stand right now.
14:14 (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 if these leads hold. The party has a tally of 199 seats, all of them leads with no seats formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 77 seats, needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Kovalam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent leads with 17,100-vote margin
In Kovalam, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent is currently leading with 45,447 votes, holding a margin of 17,100 over Independent candidate Bhagath Rufus, who has accumulated 28,347 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Adv. M. Vincent, who is also the leading candidate in the ongoing count.
13:52 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with Congress out in front on a tally of 61, having won 4 and leading in 57. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if these leads hold. CPM is placed second with a tally of 26, winning 1 and leading in 25, while IUML adds 23 leads to the UDF's overall count.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails
In the Neyyattinkara assembly constituency in Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate N. Shakthan is currently leading with 50,684 votes, holding a margin of 4,709 votes over sitting MLA K. Ansalan of CPM, who is trailing with 45,975 votes. The incumbent, who has held the seat, finds himself on the back foot as the numbers stand at this point in counting.
13:30 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 6 seats outright and is leading in 17 more, giving it a combined tally of 23. The SPA, trailing well behind, has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the union territory.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Kovalam Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent leads by 14,011 votes
In the Kovalam constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent is currently leading with 37,365 votes, holding a margin of 14,011 over Independent candidate Bhagath Rufus, who has accumulated 23,354 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Adv. M. Vincent. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats, needs 5 more for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 66 constituencies, just five seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is a distant second with leads in 21 seats. Counting is still underway, and no party has won a seat yet. If the current trends hold, Congress would be on course to cross the majority mark on its own.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails
In Neyyattinkara, Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate N. Shakthan holding a lead of 1,963 votes over sitting MLA K. Ansalan of CPM. Shakthan, 75, has accumulated 40,507 votes against Ansalan's 38,544, keeping the incumbent under pressure as the final picture in this constituency continues to take shape.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result 2026: Congress's N. Shakthan leads by 1,100 votes
In Neyyattinkara, Kerala, Congress candidate N. Shakthan is currently leading with 36,341 votes, holding a margin of 1,100 over CPM's K. Ansalan, who has accumulated 35,241 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's K. Ansalan, who is trailing in second place as counting continues. With results yet to be declared, the contest remains close in this Kerala constituency.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Neyyattinkara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress leading the seat at this stage. The sitting CPM legislator K. Ansalan is currently trailing, putting the incumbent's hold on the seat under pressure. Results from Neyyattinkara are being watched closely as the final tally is yet to be confirmed.
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 those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been declared yet, and counting continues across the union territory.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Parassala Election Results 2026: CPM's Hareendran leads by 6,567 votes
In the Parassala constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate C K Hareendran is currently leading with 23,959 votes, holding a margin of 6,567 over Congress candidate Neyyattinkara Sanal, who has accumulated 17,392 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's C K Hareendran, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues in this Kerala assembly segment.
12:03 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with UDF holding edge over LDF
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies against the majority mark of 71. Congress, the front-runner among individual parties, holds leads in 46 seats and needs 25 more to reach that threshold. CPM is leading in 29 seats, leaving LDF as a whole trailing at 42. No results have been declared yet at this stage of counting.
11:52 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails
In Neyyattinkara, Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate N. Shakthan is currently leading the seat, while the sitting CPM legislator K. Ansalan finds himself trailing at this stage of the count. The contest in this constituency remains active, and the final outcome is yet to be confirmed.
11:42 (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 holds a tally of 154 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 108 seats, needing 40 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Kattakkada Election Result 2026: Congress candidate M. R. Baiju leads by 1,570 votes
In Kattakkada, Kerala, Congress candidate M. R. Baiju is currently leading with 9,393 votes, holding a margin of 1,570 over CPM's Adv. I. B. Satheesh, who has gathered 7,823 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv I B Satheesh, who finds himself not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting progresses.
11:21 (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 holds the largest lead so far with 47 seats in its column. CPM is placed second, leading in 27 constituencies. With the majority mark sitting at 71, Congress still needs 24 more seats to get there, while CPM requires 44. No results have been declared yet as tallying continues across the state.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Neyyattinkara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate N. Shakthan is currently leading the seat, while the sitting CPM legislator K. Ansalan finds himself trailing at this stage. The contest here is being watched closely as the incumbent attempts to hold on against a challenge from the Congress camp.
11:00 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still out of reach
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 13 constituencies, leaving it 3 seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and counting continues across the union territory.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Kovalam Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent leads with a margin of 3,857 votes
In the Kovalam constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. M.Vincent is currently leading with 11,044 votes, holding a margin of 3,857 over Independent candidate Bhagath Rufus, who has accumulated 7,187 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Adv. M. Vincent as counting continues.
10:39 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 71-seat majority mark in sight
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 45 constituencies, leaving it 26 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 27 seats at this stage. No seats have been declared yet, and the race remains open as trends continue to come in from across the state.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Neyyattinkara Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues
In the Neyyattinkara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate N. Shakthan is currently leading the seat, while sitting MLA K. Ansalan of CPM finds himself trailing at this stage. The incumbent, who has held the seat, is facing a tough contest as the numbers stand now, with the final outcome yet to be confirmed.
10:18 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 140 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds
As the vote counting progresses in West Bengal for the 294 assembly seats, where 148 are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently showing leads in 140 constituencies. This puts them just 8 seats away from the majority mark. The TMC is significantly behind, leading in 51 seats. Candidates from other parties or independents are collectively leading in 2 seats. No results have been declared yet across the state, and the counting is ongoing.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Kattakkada Election Result 2026: Congress leads with 445-vote margin over CPM
In Kattakkada, Kerala, Congress candidate M. R. Baiju is leading with 3,142 votes, holding a margin of 445 over CPM's Adv. I. B. Satheesh, who has gathered 2,697 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv I B Satheesh, who finds himself trailing in the count at this stage. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
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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.
Neyyattinkara is a General constituency in Kerala. A turnout of 72.23% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: K. Ansalan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Chenkal Rajasekharan (Bharatiya Janata Party), N. Shakthan (Congress), Surendranathan. K (Bahujan Samaj Party), and Bibin S.B (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K. Ansalan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Neyyattinkara with a margin of 14,642 votes. The runner-up was R. Selvaraj of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Neyyattinkara 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.