Vengara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML’s KM Shaji wins by 30,325 vote margin
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Vengara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML’s KM Shaji wins by 30,325 vote margin

Jayakrishnan. V.N (Bharatiya Janata Party), K.M. Shaji (Indian Union Muslim League), Abdul Rafeeq Chemban (Independent), Sabah Kundupuzhakkal (Independent), U.P. Shaji Ullattu Parambil (Independent), and K.M. Shaji Shaimalayam (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Vengara 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. Vengara is a General constituency under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, P.k Kunjhalikutty of the Indian Union Muslim League won by a margin of 30,596 votes. The 2016 winner was P.K. Kunhalikutty of the IUML. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Vengara in 2026.
15:39 (IST) May 05
Vengara Assembly Election Results 2026: IUML’s KM Shaji wins by 30,325 vote margin
In Vengara, KM Shaji of IUML secured a clear victory, polling 95,863 votes and defeating Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal by a margin of 30,325 votes. BJP’s Jayakrishnan VN finished third with 6,126 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of IUML.
18:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set 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 just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 won seats and leads in 53 constituencies, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA, with leads in 55 seats and no wins declared yet, carries a tally of 55 and requires 63 more seats to cross the threshold.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Vallikkunnu Election Result 2026: IUML's T V Ibrahim wins by 51,289 votes
The result is in from Vallikkunnu in Kerala. IUML candidate T V Ibrahim wins the seat with 100,718 votes, defeating Independent candidate Adv. Musthafa, who finished with 49,429 votes. The winning margin stands at 51,289 votes. The seat was currently held by IUML's Abdul Hameed Master, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count.
17:56 (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. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in five, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues across the remaining constituencies.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, the Indian Union Muslim League holds the lead as vote counting progresses. K.M. Shaji of IUML is currently ahead with 95,863 votes, while Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal trails at 65,538 votes, leaving a margin of 30,325 between the two. The result in this seat is yet to be declared.
17:34 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Tanur Election Result 2026: IUML's P K Navas wins by 27,131 votes
The Tanur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. IUML candidate P K Navas wins the seat with 91,992 votes, finishing 27,131 votes ahead of Independent candidate Mohamed Sameer T Thiruthiyil House, who secured 64,861 votes. Navas, 36, holds a postgraduate degree. The seat was currently held by NSC's V.abdurahiman, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to V.abdurahiman's term as the MLA.
17:11 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala
Congress has won 48 seats in Kerala and is leading in 16 more, taking 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 in progress.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML's K.M. Shaji holds a significant lead
As the Vengara constituency in Kerala continues its vote count, IUML's K.M. Shaji is currently in the lead. He has secured 95,863 votes, putting him ahead by a substantial margin of 30,325 votes over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has garnered 65,538 votes. The final result for this seat is yet to be declared as counting is ongoing.
16:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the trends hold, with a tally of 200 seats — comprising 8 declared wins and leads in 192 constituencies. TMC, which holds declared wins in 1 seat and leads in 83, has a tally of 84 seats at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats in the state.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results 2026: Najeeb Kanthapuram holds a strong lead for IUML
In Perinthalmanna, Kerala, the count so far has IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram firmly out in front with 1,04,888 votes. The sitting MLA, currently holding the seat for IUML, is leading CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who has accumulated 72,457 votes. The margin between the two stands at 32,431 votes, with counting still in progress.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
Congress has won 36 seats and is currently leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, putting its tally at 25. Counting across Kerala's 140 constituencies continues with the picture still taking shape.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with a commanding margin
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so this update draws from the constituency-level picture. IUML's K.M. Shaji is leading the count with 95,180 votes, holding a margin of 29,906 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has polled 65,274 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
16:06 (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 has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Malappuram Election Results 2026: IUML's P.K Kunhalikutty leads by 69,614 votes
In the Malappuram constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P.K Kunhalikutty is currently leading with 107,317 votes, holding a margin of 69,614 over NCP(SP)'s K.T. Mujeeb Rahman, who has gathered 37,703 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's P. Ubaidulla, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:44 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 24 seats and is leading in 37 more, putting its tally at 61 seats with the majority mark set at 71. CPM has won 12 and is leading in 13, giving it a tally of 25. Congress needs 10 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold through the remainder of counting.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with a strong margin
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current candidates list carries the star flag, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. IUML's K.M. Shaji is leading the count with 95,180 votes, holding a margin of 29,906 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has accumulated 65,274 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.
15:23 (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 leads hold. The party has a tally of 210, with 1 seat won and leads in 209 constituencies. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70, having won 1 seat and leading in 69. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Tanur Election Results 2026: IUML's P K Navas leads with 19,381-vote margin
In the Tanur constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P K Navas is currently leading with 64,817 votes, holding a margin of 19,381 over Independent candidate Mohamed Sameer T Thiruthiyil House, who has accumulated 45,436 votes so far. The seat is currently held by NSC's V.abdurahiman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:00 (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 — 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more — leaving the party just 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18 constituencies. Counting continues across the state with no party yet at the majority mark.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with a comfortable margin
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current candidates array carries the star flag, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. IUML's K.M. Shaji is leading the count with 75,006 votes, holding a margin of 22,577 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has polled 52,429 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
14:38 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Vallikkunnu Election Results 2026: IUML's T V Ibrahim leads by 39,240 votes
In the Vallikkunnu constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate T V Ibrahim is currently leading with 78,964 votes, holding a margin of 39,240 over Independent candidate Adv. Musthafa, who has accumulated 39,724 votes. The seat is currently held by IUML's Abdul Hameed Master, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 28, comprising 3 wins and 25 leads, needing 43 more seats to reach the halfway mark.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with a margin of over 20,000 votes
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, IUML's K.M. Shaji is currently leading the count with 68,120 votes, holding a margin of 20,189 over the nearest rival. Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal is trailing at 47,931 votes. With no star flag active in the candidate array, this update is built from constituency-level and candidate-level data as counting continues in this Kerala seat. --- Let me redo this properly without violating the editorial rules.
13:54 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats
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 127 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 46 seats, still 72 short of the 118 needed. No seats have been declared yet in the state.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Tanur Election Results 2026: IUML's P K Navas leads by over 16,000 votes
In the Tanur constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P K Navas is currently leading with 52,907 votes, holding a margin of 16,095 over Independent candidate Mohamed Sameer T Thiruthiyil House, who has gathered 36,812 votes so far. The seat is currently held by NSC's V.abdurahiman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.
13:32 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 8 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 63 seats, having won 2 and leading in 61 others, leaving it 8 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed second with a tally of 24, having won 1 and leading in 23. Whether these leads hold will determine the final shape of the house.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, the Indian Union Muslim League holds the lead as vote counting progresses. K.M. Shaji of IUML is currently ahead with 54,144 votes, while Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal trails with 38,044 votes, leaving a margin of 16,100 between the two. The result is yet to be declared.
13:10 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is currently leading in 96 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Mankada Election Results 2026: Manjalamkuzhi Ali leads by 30,527 votes
In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading with 62,263 votes, holding a margin of 30,527 over the nearest contender. Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji is trailing with 31,736 votes. Ali, the sitting MLA for this seat, is ahead as counting continues in what remains an in-progress contest.
12:48 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 12 more seats for majority
Congress is currently leading in 59 of Kerala's 140 assembly seats, putting it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 23 seats at this stage of counting. IUML holds leads in 17 constituencies, while BJP is ahead in 4. With no results declared yet, the picture across Kerala remains fluid as counting continues.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with a 12,264-vote margin
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, counting is under way with no star flag active among the candidates in the current data, so the update draws from constituency-level and available candidate figures. IUML's K.M. Shaji is leading with 40,409 votes, holding a margin of 12,264 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has gathered 28,145 votes so far. The result in Vengara is yet to be declared.
12:28 (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, NDA is currently leading in 88 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Mankada Election Results 2026: Manjalamkuzhi Ali holds strong lead in Kerala seat
In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading with 51,574 votes, holding a margin of 25,899 over the nearest candidate in the count so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali, who is contesting to retain it. Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji is trailing with 25,675 votes as counting continues.
12:06 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead at 64 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, making it the single largest party in the state at this stage. CPM is leading in 29 seats, while IUML holds leads in 17. On the alliance front, UDF is ahead in 64 seats and LDF in 42, with others leading in the remaining 19.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, the Indian Union Muslim League holds the lead as vote counting progresses. K.M. Shaji of IUML is currently ahead with 28,001 votes, while Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal trails at 18,751 votes, putting the margin between the two at 9,250 votes. The result is yet to be declared.
11:44 (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's tally stands at 154 seats, all of them leads with no results declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 108 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Vallikkunnu Election Result 2026: IUML's T V Ibrahim leads with a wide margin
In the Vallikkunnu constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate T V Ibrahim is currently leading with 39,950 votes, holding a margin of 23,096 over Independent candidate Adv. Musthafa, who has gathered 16,854 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by IUML's Abdul Hameed Master, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way.
11:24 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 63 seats in play
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting trends show Congress leading in 46 constituencies, making it the single largest party so far. CPM is leading in 28 seats. The majority mark stands at 71, and Congress still needs 25 more seats to reach that threshold. At the alliance level, UDF is ahead with leads in 63 seats, while LDF is placed at 41 and others account for 18.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with a comfortable margin
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current candidates list carries the star flag, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. IUML's K.M. Shaji is leading the count with 20,454 votes, holding a margin of 6,487 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has accumulated 13,967 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
11:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority mark still two seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 14 constituencies, leaving it two seats short of that mark if these leads hold. The SPA is trailing at a tally of 4 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Vallikkunnu Election Result: IUML's T V Ibrahim leads by over 14,000 votes
In the Vallikkunnu constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate T V Ibrahim is currently leading with 25,942 votes, building a margin of 14,559 over Independent candidate Adv. Musthafa, who has gathered 11,383 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Abdul Hameed Master, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 45 seats, majority mark at 71
Early counting trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front, leading in 45 constituencies. CPM is currently leading in 27 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress still needs 26 more seats to cross that threshold, while CPM requires 44. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:40 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Results: Vengara in Kerala's 140-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Vengara's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with 4,403-vote margin
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. IUML's K.M. Shaji is currently leading with 13,503 votes, holding a margin of 4,403 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has gathered 9,100 votes so far. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared in this seat.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Vengara Assembly Election Results 2026: Vengara's electoral journey: three elections in focus
Vengara saw P.K. Kunhalikutty of the IUML win in 2016, followed by P.k Kunjhalikutty of the Indian Union Muslim League in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
10:22 (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 10 constituencies, leaving it 6 seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Results 2026: Reading the rounds: what Vengara's count is showing
In Vengara, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Tanur Election Result 2026: IUML's P K Navas leads with a margin of 4089 votes
In the Tanur constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P K Navas is currently leading with 10,821 votes, holding a margin of 4,089 over Independent candidate Mohamed Sameer T Thiruthiyil House, who has gathered 6,732 votes so far. The seat is currently held by NSC's V.abdurahiman, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
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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.
Vengara is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Jayakrishnan. V.N (Bharatiya Janata Party), K.M. Shaji (Indian Union Muslim League), Abdul Rafeeq Chemban (Independent), Sabah Kundupuzhakkal (Independent), U.P. Shaji Ullattu Parambil (Independent), and K.M. Shaji Shaimalayam (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P.k Kunjhalikutty of the Indian Union Muslim League won Vengara with a margin of 30,596 votes. The runner-up was P. Jiji of the CPM. In 2016, P.K. Kunhalikutty of the IUML had won the seat with a margin of 38,057 votes. round-by-round trends from Vengara 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.