Taliparamba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Independent’s TK Govindan Master wins by 12,551 vote margin
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Taliparamba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Independent’s TK Govindan Master wins by 12,551 vote margin

Anappalli Gopalan (Aam Aadmi Party), P K Shyamala Teacher (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), N Haridas (Bharatiya Janata Party), Abdul Salam K P (Independent), Koyyam Janardhanan (Independent), Khamaruddeen C V (Independent), T K Govindan Master S/O Kunhikkannan Nambiar (Independent), T K Govindan S/O Kunhiraman (Independent), C Balakrishnan Yadav (Independent), and Shyamala P D/O Govindan P (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Taliparamba 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. Taliparamba is a General constituency. In 2021, M V Govindan Master of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Taliparamba in 2026.
15:38 (IST) May 05
Taliparamba Assembly Election Results 2026: Independent’s TK Govindan Master wins by 12,551 vote margin

In Taliparamba, TK Govindan Master secured a narrow victory as an Independent candidate, polling 91,339 votes and defeating CPI(M)’s PK Shyamala Teacher by a margin of 12,551 votes. BJP’s N Haridas finished third with 16,089 votes, as the constituency delivered an unexpected Independent win.

18:26 (IST) May 04
Kalliasseri Election Result 2026: CPM's M.Vijin holds the seat with a clear margin
CPM candidate M.Vijin wins the Kalliasseri seat in Kerala, securing 81,428 votes to defeat Congress candidate Adv. Rajeevan Kappacheri, who finished with 62,995 votes. The margin between the two stands at 18,433 votes. The seat, currently held by CPM's M Vijin, stays with the party as the 36-year-old postgraduate retains his position in the assembly.
18:15 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala
Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 64 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority. That leaves the party seven seats short of the halfway mark. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, putting its tally at 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.
18:04 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: Independent candidate leads CPM in Kerala seat
In the Taliparamba constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. An Independent candidate currently holds the lead, while the CPM candidate P K Shyamala Teacher is trailing in the contest. The sitting CPM legislator M V Govindan Master is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
17:53 (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 leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — comprising 28 seats won and leads in 69 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in Assam.
17:42 (IST) May 04
Payyannur Election Result: Independent candidate V. Kunhikrishnan wins the seat
In a notable finish in Payyannur, Kerala, Independent candidate V. Kunhikrishnan has won the seat with 76,640 votes, defeating CPM's T. I. Madhusoodanan, who polled 69,153 votes. The margin between the two stands at 7,487 votes. Madhusoodanan, who currently holds the seat as the CPM MLA, was not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the CPM MLA.
17:31 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala assembly count
Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority. The party needs 7 more seats to cross that mark. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across the state.
17:20 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: Independent's T K Govindan Master leads CPM rival
In the Taliparamba constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Independent candidate T K Govindan Master, aged 75, is currently leading with 90,353 votes. CPM's P K Shyamala Teacher is trailing at 77,726 votes, leaving a margin of 12,627 votes between the two as tallying continues in this Kerala seat.
17:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark
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16:58 (IST) May 04
Kannur Election Result 2026: Congress leads as sitting MLA trails in count
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16:47 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority
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16:36 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: Independent candidate leads CPM in Kerala contest
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16:25 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in 234-seat assembly
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16:14 (IST) May 04
Payyannur Election Result: Independent's V. Kunhikrishnan wins by 7,487 votes
Independent candidate V. Kunhikrishnan has won the Payyannur assembly seat in Kerala, securing 76,640 votes to defeat CPM's T. I. Madhusoodanan, who polled 69,153 votes. The margin of victory stands at 7,487 votes. Madhusoodanan, the sitting MLA currently held by CPM, has been defeated in this contest, bringing an end to his term as the CPM MLA.
16:03 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count with 61-seat tally, needs 10 more
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15:52 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: Independent candidate leads CPM by 15,863 votes
In the Taliparamba constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Independent candidate T K Govindan Master S/O Kunhikkannan Nambiar, aged 75, is currently leading with 81,697 votes. CPM's P K Shyamala Teacher is trailing at 65,834 votes, leaving a margin of 15,863 votes between the two as tallying continues.
15:41 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
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15:30 (IST) May 04
Kalliasseri Election Result 2026: CPM's M.Vijin holds the seat with a commanding margin
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15:19 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
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15:08 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: Independent candidate leads CPM in Kerala seat
In the Taliparamba constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Independent candidate T K Govindan Master S/O Kunhikkannan Nambiar is currently leading with 64,849 votes, holding a margin of 10,069 over CPM's P K Shyamala Teacher, who has gathered 54,780 votes so far.
14:57 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
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14:46 (IST) May 04
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14:35 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
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14:24 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala
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14:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
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14:02 (IST) May 04
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13:51 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
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13:40 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: CPM's P K Shyamala Teacher leads in Kerala seat
Counting is under way in Taliparamba, one of Kerala's 140 assembly constituencies, and CPM candidate P K Shyamala Teacher is currently leading the contest. The sitting seat was held by M V Govindan Master of CPM, and the party is looking to retain its hold here as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.
13:29 (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 187 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats.
13:18 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results 2026: Congress's Adv. Sajeev Joseph leads with a strong margin
In Irikkur, Kerala, the sitting Congress MLA Adv. Sajeev Joseph is currently leading the count with 61,108 votes. KEC(M) candidate Adv. Mathew Kunnappally is trailing at 35,192 votes, placing the margin between the two at 25,916. Counting is still underway, and Adv. Sajeev Joseph, who holds the seat for Congress, continues to maintain a commanding position as the numbers come in.
13:07 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats as counting progresses
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12:56 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: CPM's P K Shyamala Teacher leads as counting continues
In the Taliparamba constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate P K Shyamala Teacher is currently leading the count, with results yet to be declared. The sitting seat held by incumbent M V Govindan Master of CPM adds weight to this contest, as the party looks to retain its foothold here. Counting is still in progress and the final outcome is awaited.
12:45 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
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12:34 (IST) May 04
Payyannur Election Result 2026: CPM's Madhusoodanan Ahead in Close Race
In Payyannur, Kerala, CPM candidate T. I. Madhusoodanan is currently ahead in the vote count, having secured 56,993 votes. Independent candidate V. Kunhikrishnan is behind with 60,798 votes, creating a difference of 3,805 votes between them. The incumbent for this seat is CPM's T I Madhusoodanan, and the counting process is ongoing, with the final outcome still pending.
12:23 (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 46 constituencies, leaving the party 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 29 seats at this stage. Neither party has crossed the majority mark yet, and with results still coming in, the final picture in Kerala remains wide open.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Taliparamba constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM's P K Shyamala Teacher currently leading the race. The incumbent for this seat was M V Govindan Master, also of CPM, though the party has fielded a different candidate this time. With results yet to be declared, the contest in Taliparamba remains one to watch as the final numbers come in.
12:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 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 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
Payyannur Election Result: CPM's Madhusoodanan leads as counting continues
In the Payyannur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate T. I. Madhusoodanan is currently leading the count, with 46,486 votes recorded so far. Independent candidate V. Kunhikrishnan is trailing with 50,370 votes in the tally at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPM's T I Madhusoodanan, who is also the leading candidate in this contest. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:41 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 64 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, while CPM is leading in 28. On the alliance front, UDF holds leads in 64 seats against LDF's 41, with others accounting for 19 seats. Neither front has crossed the majority threshold at this stage, with UDF needing 7 more seats to reach 71 if these leads hold.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: CPM's P K Shyamala Teacher leads in Kerala seat
In the Taliparamba constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way and a result is yet to be declared. CPM candidate P K Shyamala Teacher currently holds the lead, with the sitting MLA M V Govindan Master not among the candidates in the current count. The contest in this Kerala segment continues to draw attention as tallying progresses.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Payyannur Election Result 2026: CPM's Madhusoodanan leads with 3,484-vote margin
In Payyannur, Kerala, CPM candidate T. I. Madhusoodanan is currently leading with 35,091 votes, holding a margin of 3,484 over Independent candidate V. Kunhikrishnan, who has accumulated 31,607 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's T I Madhusoodanan, who is also the leading candidate in this contest. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
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 out in front with leads in 52 constituencies. CPM is trailing considerably, currently leading in 26 seats. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 19 more seats to be in a position to form the government on its own. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Taliparamba constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with CPM holding the lead at this stage. The incumbent from the seat, M V Govindan Master, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. P K Shyamala Teacher is the candidate presently leading for CPM as votes continue to be tallied in this Kerala assembly segment.
10:48 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Elections 2026: Counting progresses in Taliparamba
In Taliparamba, 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.
10:38 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result 2026: Independent's Govindan Master leads over CPM's Shyamala Teacher
In Taliparamba, Kerala, Independent candidate T K Govindan Master S/O Kunhikkannan Nambiar is currently ahead with 10,837 votes, while CPM's P K Shyamala Teacher is trailing with 9,863 votes. The margin between the two stands at 974 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPM's M V Govindan Master, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:38 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Results 2026: Meet the candidates in the Taliparamba count
Key candidates contesting in Taliparamba include Anappalli Gopalan (AAAP), P K Shyamala Teacher (CPM), N Haridas (BJP), and Abdul Salam K P (IND) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Kalliasseri Election Results 2026: CPM's M.Vijin leads with a margin of 9090 votes
In the Kalliasseri constituency of Kerala, CPM's M.Vijin is currently leading with 20,971 votes, holding a margin of 9,090 over Congress candidate Adv. Rajeevan Kappacheri, who has accumulated 11,881 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's M Vijin. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Results: May 4 result compared with the 2021 election
As counting progresses in Taliparamba, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when M V Govindan Master of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Taliparamba Election Result 2026: The counting hall in Taliparamba — round by round
At the designated counting centre for Taliparamba, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.
10:17 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 59 seats
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 43 constituencies, making it the front-runner among individual parties at this stage of counting. CPM is currently leading in 28 seats. The UDF alliance holds a broader lead with 59 seats, while LDF is placed at 41. With the majority mark at 71, UDF needs 12 more seats to cross that threshold if these leads hold.
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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.
Taliparamba is a General constituency in Kerala. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anappalli Gopalan (Aam Aadmi Party), P K Shyamala Teacher (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), N Haridas (Bharatiya Janata Party), Abdul Salam K P (Independent), Koyyam Janardhanan (Independent), Khamaruddeen C V (Independent), T K Govindan Master S/O Kunhikkannan Nambiar (Independent), T K Govindan S/O Kunhiraman (Independent), C Balakrishnan Yadav (Independent), and Shyamala P D/O Govindan P (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, M V Govindan Master of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Taliparamba. round-by-round trends from Taliparamba 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.