Peravoor Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress incumbent Adv. Sunny Joseph wins seat
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Peravoor Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress incumbent Adv. Sunny Joseph wins seat

K K Shailaja Teacher (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Adv. Sunny Joseph (Congress), Adv. Henstion George (Aam Aadmi Party), Aruvikkal Krishnan (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Paily Vathiyattu (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Narayana Kumar (Independent), Venugopalan. C (Independent), Sailaja. A. V (Independent), C. Shylaja (Independent), Sunny (Independent), and Sunny Joseph Muthukulathel (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Peravoor 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. Peravoor is a General constituency. In 2021, Adv. Sunny Joseph of the Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Peravoor in 2026.
18:19 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. Sunny Joseph wins the seat
Congress candidate Adv. Sunny Joseph has won the Peravoor assembly seat in Kerala, securing 76,140 votes to hold off CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who polled 61,687 votes. The margin between the two stands at 14,453 votes. Joseph, 73, a graduate professional and the sitting legislator from Peravoor, successfully defended the constituency against a prominent challenge from the CPM camp.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race close 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, made up of 10 declared wins and leads in 105 seats, leaving them just 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from leads, and would need 63 additional seats to cross the threshold. No alliance has confirmed a majority at this stage.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD candidate P K Praveen wins by narrow margin
In Kuthuparamba, Kerala, RJD candidate P K Praveen wins the seat with 70,448 votes, edging out IUML's Jayanthi Rajan by a margin of 1,286 votes. Rajan, who polled 69,162 votes, came close but could not cross the line. The seat was currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on Kerala majority as CPM slips far behind
Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 64 in the 140-seat assembly where 71 are needed for a majority. That leaves the party just 7 seats short of the mark if its current leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, putting its tally at 25 seats, well adrift of the front-runner at this stage of counting.
17:34 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. Sunny Joseph wins the seat
Congress candidate Adv. Sunny Joseph has won the Peravoor assembly seat in Kerala, polling 76,140 votes to hold off CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who finished with 61,687 votes. The margin between the two stood at 14,453 votes. Joseph, 73, a graduate professional and the sitting legislator from this constituency, secured the seat with one criminal case on record. K K Shailaja Teacher, also 73, contested on a CPM ticket but could not convert her campaign into a victory here.
17:23 (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 trends hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 153 more, giving it a tally of 164. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 119, bringing its tally to 121, leaving it 27 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.
17:12 (IST) May 04
Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD candidate P K Praveen wins by narrow margin
RJD candidate P K Praveen has won the Kuthuparamba seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,448 votes to edge out IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who polled 69,162 votes. The winning margin stood at just 1,286 votes, making it one of the closer finishes in the constituency. The seat was currently held by LJD's K.P. Mohanan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 45 seats and is currently leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 64 seats against the majority mark of 71. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, putting its tally at 25. Congress needs 7 more seats to cross the majority mark, while CPM requires 46. Counting continues across the remaining constituencies.
16:50 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Congress incumbent Adv. Sunny Joseph leads with 14,453-vote margin
The sitting Congress MLA from Peravoor, Adv. Sunny Joseph, is currently leading the count in this Kerala constituency. The 73-year-old graduate professional and incumbent legislator has accumulated 76,140 votes so far, putting him 14,453 votes ahead of CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who stands at 61,687 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in Peravoor.
16:39 (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 the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats, comprising 18 seats won and leads in 79 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD candidate P K Praveen wins by narrow margin
RJD candidate P K Praveen has won the Kuthuparamba seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,448 votes to edge out IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who polled 69,162 votes. The margin between the two stood at just 1,286 votes, making it one of the tighter finishes in the constituency. The seat was currently held by LJD's K.P. Mohanan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count with 62-seat tally, needs 9 more for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is currently leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62 seats as counting continues. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 17 seats and is leading in 8, bringing its tally to 25 seats at this stage of counting.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Adv. Sunny Joseph leads CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher by 12,422 votes
In Peravoor, Kerala, the sitting Congress legislator Adv. Sunny Joseph, 73, is currently leading with 69,265 votes, holding a margin of 12,422 over CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who has polled 56,843 votes so far. Joseph, a graduate professional and incumbent in this constituency, is ahead as counting continues. K K Shailaja Teacher, 69, is trailing at this stage with results yet to be declared.
15:56 (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 a combined tally of 22 seats, having won 12 and leading in 10 more. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if the current leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 lead, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.
15:44 (IST) May 04
Mattannur Election Results 2026: CPM's V K Sanoj leads by 14,414 votes
In Mattannur, Kerala, CPM candidate V K Sanoj is currently leading with 78,788 votes, holding a margin of 14,414 over Congress candidate Chandran Thillankeri, who has gathered 64,374 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 23 seats and is leading in 38 more, bringing its tally to 61 — just 10 short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM has won 11 seats and is leading in 14, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still in progress, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
15:24 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Congress incumbent Adv. Sunny Joseph leads CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher
In Peravoor, Kerala, the sitting Congress MLA Adv. Sunny Joseph is currently leading the count with 61,983 votes. The 73-year-old graduate professional and incumbent is holding a margin of 10,658 votes over CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who has so far polled 51,325 votes and is trailing in this contest. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this Kerala constituency.
15:12 (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 has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally crosses the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA is on course to form the government. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Mattannur Election Results 2026: CPM's V K Sanoj leads by 12,800 votes
In the Mattannur constituency of Kerala, CPM's V K Sanoj is currently leading with 72,486 votes, holding a margin of 12,800 over Congress candidate Chandran Thillankeri, who has gathered 59,686 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading the count with a tally of 62 seats, having won 11 and leading in 51 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current trends hold. CPM, the closest rival, has a tally of 26, with 6 seats won and leads in 20 constituencies. Counting across the state continues.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Adv. Sunny Joseph leads with 7505-vote margin over K K Shailaja Teacher
In the Peravoor constituency of Kerala, Congress incumbent Adv. Sunny Joseph, 73, is currently leading the count with 45,229 votes. The graduate professional and sitting MLA holds a margin of 7,505 votes at this stage. CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, a prominent face in Kerala politics, is trailing with 37,724 votes as counting continues in this closely watched seat.
14:28 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all of them leads with no seats formally declared in their favour. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: CPM's Karayi Rajan leads by 18,591 votes
In Thalassery, CPM candidate Karayi Rajan is currently leading with 65,705 votes, holding an 18,591-vote margin over Congress candidate Saju K P, who has gathered 47,114 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. A. N. Shamseer, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:06 (IST) May 04
UDF leads Kerala count, needs 13 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. The UDF is out in front with a tally of 81 seats, having won 7 and leading in 74, leaving it 13 seats short of the majority mark if current leads hold. The LDF has a tally of 39, with 2 won and 37 leading, while others account for 20 seats in the lead column.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Adv. Sunny Joseph leads with 7,505-vote margin over K K Shailaja Teacher
In Peravoor, Kerala, the sitting Congress legislator Adv. Sunny Joseph, 73, is currently leading the count with 45,229 votes. The incumbent, a graduate professional with one criminal case on record, holds a margin of 7,505 votes over CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who has accumulated 37,724 votes so far. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
13:44 (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 those leads hold. The alliance has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 15 more, giving it a tally of 23. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3 and trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD's P K Praveen leads with 6,820-vote margin
In Kuthuparamba, Kerala, RJD candidate P K Praveen is currently leading with 52,507 votes, holding a margin of 6,820 over IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who has accumulated 45,687 votes so far. The seat is currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, 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.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 62 Kerala seats, needs 9 more for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is currently leading in 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of that threshold. CPM holds leads in 25 seats, while IUML is ahead in 22. BJP is leading in 5 seats at this stage. No party has yet crossed the majority mark as results continue to come in.
13:10 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Adv. Sunny Joseph leads CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher by 5,603 votes
In Peravoor, Kerala, the sitting Congress legislator Adv. Sunny Joseph is currently leading with 39,013 votes. The 73-year-old Graduate Professional and incumbent is holding off a strong challenge from CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who has accumulated 33,410 votes and is trailing by a margin of 5,603. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
13:00 (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 trends hold. The alliance has won 3 seats and is leading in 21 more, bringing its tally to 24. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Kuthuparamba Election Results 2026: RJD's P K Praveen leads with 8,338-vote margin
In Kuthuparamba, Kerala, RJD candidate P K Praveen is currently leading with 40,152 votes, holding an 8,338-vote margin over IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who has accumulated 31,814 votes so far. The seat is currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, 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.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 54 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 54 constituencies, putting it 17 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 seats while CPI is ahead in 10. BJP is leading in 5 seats, and others account for the remaining leads across the state.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Congress incumbent Adv. Sunny Joseph leads CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher
In Peravoor, Kerala, the sitting Congress legislator Adv. Sunny Joseph is currently leading the count with 28,256 votes. The 73-year-old graduate professional and incumbent is holding a margin of 5,358 votes over CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who has so far polled 22,898 votes and is trailing in second place. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this constituency.
12:17 (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 currently leading in 82 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 32 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in Assam at this stage of counting.
12:06 (IST) May 04
Mattannur Election Result 2026: CPM's V K Sanoj leads by a narrow 587 votes
In the Mattannur constituency of Kerala, CPM's V K Sanoj is currently leading with 31,301 votes, holding a margin of 587 over Congress candidate Chandran Thillankeri, who has accumulated 30,714 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 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 at this stage. CPM is leading in 29 seats. On the alliance front, UDF holds leads in 64 seats while LDF is ahead in 42. UDF still needs 7 more seats to reach the majority mark if these leads hold.
11:34 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 82 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
11:24 (IST) May 04
Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD's P K Praveen leads by over 11,000 votes
In Kuthuparamba, Kerala, RJD candidate P K Praveen is currently leading with 28,662 votes, holding a margin of 11,078 over IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who has gathered 17,584 votes so far. The seat is currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, 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.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 66 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 49 constituencies, while CPM is placed in 27. The UDF, which Congress anchors, holds leads in 66 seats at this stage, leaving it 22 short of a majority. The LDF is leading in 39 seats, needing 32 more to reach the halfway mark. No seats have been declared yet.
11:03 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: Congress incumbent Adv. Sunny Joseph leads with 3,266-vote margin
In the Peravoor constituency of Kerala, sitting Congress legislator Adv. Sunny Joseph, 73, is currently leading the count with 16,766 votes to his name. The veteran lawmaker, a graduate professional with one criminal case on record, holds a margin of 3,266 votes over CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who has accumulated 13,500 votes so far and is trailing at this stage of counting. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result 2026: CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher leads in Peravoor
In Peravoor, Kerala, CPM candidate K K Shailaja Teacher is currently leading with 13,500 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Adv. Sunny Joseph, who is trailing at 16,766 votes in the ongoing count. Shailaja Teacher, 69, holds a Graduate Professional qualification and has declared three criminal cases. Adv. Sunny Joseph, 73, also a Graduate Professional, has one declared criminal case and is seeking to retain the seat for Congress.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Results: Kerala's Assembly count and Peravoor's contribution
As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Peravoor'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.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 62 seats
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 45 constituencies, making it the front-runner among individual parties at this stage of counting. CPM is currently leading in 27 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress still needs 26 more seats to be on course for a majority. At the alliance level, UDF holds leads in 62 seats against LDF's 40, with counting still very much in progress.
10:39 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Results 2026: Peravoor awaits the count's verdict
With the count now under way in Peravoor, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Result: K K Shailaja Teacher leads in Kerala seat
CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, a 69-year-old graduate professional, is currently leading in the Peravoor constituency in Kerala with 10,689 votes. She holds a margin of 453 votes over Congress incumbent Adv. Sunny Joseph, who is trailing with 10,236 votes. Counting is still underway, and the result in this closely watched seat is yet to be declared.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Results 2026: The counting hall in Peravoor — round by round
At the designated counting centre for Peravoor, 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.
10:22 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Leads in 156 Seats
As vote counting unfolds in West Bengal for the 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 156 constituencies. This puts the party past the 148-seat majority mark needed to form the government, should these leads be maintained. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is significantly behind, leading in 52 seats. Other parties and independent candidates are leading in a combined total of 1 seat. No results have been officially declared yet as the counting process is still underway statewide.
10:19 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Elections 2026: How is Paily Vathiyattu faring? Watching the Peravoor count
Paily Vathiyattu, contesting on a Bharath Dharma Jana Sena ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Peravoor May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD's P K Praveen leads with 1,068-vote margin
In Kuthuparamba, Kerala, RJD candidate P K Praveen is currently leading with 5,268 votes, holding a margin of 1,068 over IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who has accumulated 4,200 votes so far. The seat is currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Peravoor Election Results 2026: When counting ends in Peravoor — reading the result
The votes being counted in Peravoor May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
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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.
Peravoor is a General constituency in Kerala. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: K K Shailaja Teacher (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Adv. Sunny Joseph (Congress), Adv. Henstion George (Aam Aadmi Party), Aruvikkal Krishnan (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Paily Vathiyattu (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Narayana Kumar (Independent), Venugopalan. C (Independent), Sailaja. A. V (Independent), C. Shylaja (Independent), Sunny (Independent), and Sunny Joseph Muthukulathel (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. Sunny Joseph of the Congress won Peravoor. round-by-round trends from Peravoor 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.