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Aroor Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman wins the seat

Daleema (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Adv. Shanimol Osman (Congress), Adv. P.S. Jyothis (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Vayala...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:09 IST

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19:01 (IST), May, 04

NDA, BJP lead in Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal as counting progresses

Across four states, counting is well underway with leads taking shape in Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69 more, crossing the majority mark on current trends. Congress-led alliance is at a tally of 22, all leads, while independent and other party candidates cumulatively account for a tally of 7. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leads, while NDA trails with a tally of 55. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in Tamil Nadu with a combined tally of 115, needing 3 more to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. In West Bengal, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the 148-seat majority mark in the 294-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 179 with 11 won and 168 leads. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly on current tallies, with 13 seats won and 5 leads giving it a tally of 18. SPA stands at a tally of 5, while independent and other party candidates cumulatively account for a tally of 7.

18:48 (IST), May, 04

Congress needs 7 more seats to reach Kerala majority mark

Congress has won 54 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority. CPM has won 20 seats and leads in 5, putting its tally at 25. With counting still under way, Congress needs just 7 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.

18:37 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman wins the seat

Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman has won the Aroor assembly seat in Kerala, securing 74,469 votes to defeat CPM's Daleema by a margin of 9,324 votes. Daleema, who polled 65,145 votes, finishes second, bringing an end to her term as the CPM MLA. The seat, currently held by CPM's Daleema, now passes to Congress with Adv. Shanimol Osman's victory.

18:26 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Results 2026: CPM's Daleema retains seat in Kerala

The result is in from Aroor in Kerala, and CPM candidate Daleema wins the seat. The sitting MLA, currently held by CPM's Daleema, has successfully defended the constituency, returning to the assembly for another term. Daleema's victory confirms CPM's hold over Aroor as counting concludes in this Kerala segment.

18:15 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark at 71, the party needs seven more seats to cross the threshold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in five, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues across the remaining constituencies.

18:04 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Congress candidate wins as CPM incumbent falls

The Aroor assembly seat in Kerala has returned a verdict, and it goes against the sitting legislator. Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman has won the constituency with 74,469 votes, defeating CPM incumbent Daleema, who polled 65,145 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,324 votes. Daleema, who had held the seat, finishes second as Osman, a postgraduate, claims the win for the Congress.

17:53 (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 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads.

17:42 (IST), May, 04

Cherthala Election Result 2026: CPI's P. Prasad wins with a margin of 14,489 votes

CPI candidate P. Prasad wins the Cherthala seat in Kerala, securing 83,216 votes to claim a comfortable victory. Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad finished second with 68,727 votes, as the final margin settled at 14,489. The seat was currently held by CPI's P Prasad, who has now successfully defended the constituency.

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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, bringing its tally to 64 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority. That leaves the party 7 seats short of the halfway mark if its current leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage of counting.

17:20 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Congress wins as CPM incumbent loses

The Aroor assembly seat in Kerala has returned its verdict. Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman wins the seat with 74,469 votes, defeating the sitting CPM legislator Daleema, who polled 65,145 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,324 votes. Daleema, who had held the seat as the incumbent, could not retain it as the result was declared.

17:09 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays just out of reach

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 116, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 106 more, leaving them just 2 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA holds a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52 constituencies, trailing well behind. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 55. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

16:58 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads by 27,872 votes

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading with 74,818 votes, holding a margin of 27,872 over CPM's H. Salam, who is trailing with 46,946 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's H. Salam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

16:47 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, having won 42 and leading in 22 more across the 140-seat assembly, leaving it just 7 short of the 71-seat majority mark. CPM, the next significant party in the count, has won 19 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues with the final picture still taking shape.

16:36 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Congress candidate wins as CPM incumbent falls

The Aroor assembly seat in Kerala has returned its verdict. Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman has won the constituency, polling 74,469 votes to defeat the sitting CPM legislator Daleema, who secured 65,145 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,324 votes. Daleema, who had held the seat as the incumbent CPM representative, could not retain it this time around, finishing second in the final count.

16:25 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in early leads

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. Their combined tally stands at 127, with 3 seats won and leads in 124 more. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, all in leads and none yet declared. SPA has won 4 seats and leads in 42, bringing its tally to 46, still needing 72 more to reach the majority mark.

16:14 (IST), May, 04

Cherthala Election Results 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leads with 13,261-vote margin

In Cherthala, Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 75,233 votes, holding a margin of 13,261 over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who has gathered 61,972 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

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16:03 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Congress is out in front in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 61 seats — 30 declared wins and 31 seats where it currently leads. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party 10 seats short if the current trends hold. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of 25, with 15 won and 10 leads, placing it well behind in the ongoing count.

15:52 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Congress candidate leads as incumbent CPM trails

In the Aroor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman is currently leading with 74,469 votes, holding a margin of 9,324 over the sitting CPM legislator Daleema, who has accumulated 65,145 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Daleema, who holds the incumbent position in this seat, is facing a stiff challenge as results continue to come in from Aroor.

15:41 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 7 seats won and leads in 92 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats.

15:30 (IST), May, 04

Cherthala Election Result 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leads with 13,261-vote margin

In Cherthala, Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 75,233 votes, holding a margin of 13,261 over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who has accumulated 61,972 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still under way, and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

15:19 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Congress is currently the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 62 seats — 19 declared wins and leads in 43 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if the current picture holds. CPM, the principal rival, has a tally of 25, with 9 seats won and leads in 16 constituencies at this stage of counting.

15:08 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: CPM's Daleema leads in Kerala seat

In the Aroor constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting CPM legislator Daleema is currently leading in the seat, holding on to the position she won in the previous term. Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman is trailing behind as votes continue to be tallied from this constituency.

14:57 (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 has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA is on course to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.

14:52 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Assembly Election Results: Congress in a comfortable position

Shanimol Osman of the Congress party takes the lead in Aroor, leads with 9,324 votes. Daleema of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) trails.

14:46 (IST), May, 04

Alappuzha Election Result 2026: Congress leads as CPM trails by 16,035 votes

In the Alappuzha constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 70,863 votes, holding a margin of 16,035 over CPM's P.P. Chitharanjan, who has accumulated 54,828 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan. At 30 years of age, Thomas brings a graduate-level educational background to this contest, with counting still in progress in this keenly watched Kerala seat.

14:35 (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 — 11 declared wins and leads in 51 more — leaving the party just 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind on a tally of 28, with 5 wins and leads in 23 constituencies. Counting across the state continues, and the majority mark is yet to be crossed by any party at this stage.

14:24 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Daleema leads for CPM in Kerala seat

Counting is underway in the Aroor constituency in Kerala, where CPM's Daleema is currently leading the race. The sitting legislator from Aroor is holding her ground as votes continue to be tallied. Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman is trailing in the contest. The final result for this Kerala seat is yet to be declared.

14:13 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings cross the halfway mark in early leads

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 128 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 53 seats, while SPA is trailing further with a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has sealed any seat through a declared result as counting continues across the state.

14:02 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads CPM's H. Salam by 17,827 votes

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading with 48,163 votes, holding a margin of 17,827 over CPM's H. Salam, who is trailing with 30,336 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's H. Salam, who finds himself trailing in the ongoing count as results continue to come in from this Kerala constituency.

13:51 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 61 seats, having won 4 and leading in 57 others, leaving the party 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed second with a tally of 26, having won 1 and leading in 25 constituencies. The remaining seats are spread across other parties and independents.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman leads sitting MLA Daleema

In the Aroor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman is currently leading the count with 54,704 votes, putting her ahead of incumbent CPM legislator Daleema, who has accumulated 46,440 votes. The margin between the two stands at 8,264 votes, with Daleema, a 60-year-old who has held this seat, now trailing as counting continues 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 seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party has 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

Alappuzha Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.D Thomas leads with 11,740-vote margin

In the Alappuzha constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 56,357 votes, holding an 11,740-vote margin over CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan, who is trailing at 44,617 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan. Thomas, a 30-year-old graduate, is contesting against the sitting MLA as counting continues in this keenly watched Kerala seat.

13:07 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats as counting progresses

With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is leading in 66 constituencies, putting it just five seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is a distant second, leading in 21 seats. IUML is ahead in 20 seats, while BJP holds leads in three. No results have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman leads in Aroor

In the Aroor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman is currently leading with 40,724 votes, putting her ahead of the sitting CPM legislator Daleema, who has so far gathered 34,501 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,223 votes, with counting still under way. Daleema, the incumbent CPM candidate, is at present trailing in this closely watched contest.

12:45 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 122 constituencies, crossing the majority threshold if these leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 57 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 61 more seats needed. SPA is leading in 48 seats, requiring 70 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result 2026: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads over CPM's H. Salam

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading with 25,405 votes, holding a margin of 7,774 over CPM's H. Salam, who has gathered 17,631 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's H. Salam, who finds himself trailing in the ongoing count. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

12:23 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still out of reach

With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, giving it a tally of 46 seats against the majority mark of 71. CPM is leading in 29 seats at this stage. Congress still needs 25 more seats to reach the majority mark, while CPM requires 42. No results have been declared yet as the count continues.

12:23 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Assembly Election Results: Congress widens lead over CPI (M)

Shanimol Osman of the Congress widens lead over Daleema of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) by 6,950 votes after six rounds of counting.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman leads in Aroor

In the Aroor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman is currently leading the count with 26,810 votes, holding a margin of 5,951 votes over CPM's Daleema, who has accumulated 20,859 votes. Daleema, the sitting legislator from Aroor, is at present trailing in second place as counting continues in this Kerala seat.

12:02 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 20 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly counting

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is currently leading in 20 constituencies, giving it a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. The SPA is leading in 1 seat at this stage, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Cherthala Election Result 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leads by 4,840 votes

In Cherthala, Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 35,366 votes, holding a margin of 4,840 over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who has gathered 30,526 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

11:41 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 24 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, leaving it 24 seats short of that threshold. CPM is leading in 28 seats, needing 43 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid as counting continues.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman leads with 5,100 votes

In the Aroor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman is currently leading the count with 16,033 votes, holding a margin of 5,100 votes over the sitting CPM legislator Daleema, who has accumulated 10,933 votes so far. Daleema, a 60-year-old incumbent with a clean record, is trailing at this stage as counting continues in the seat.

11:20 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance leads as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 174 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 28 seats, while SPA is trailing with a tally of 25 seats. No alliance has sealed a declared win in any seat at this stage of counting.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Alappuzha Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.D Thomas leads with 5,560-vote margin

In the Alappuzha constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 21,668 votes, holding a margin of 5,560 votes over CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan, who has recorded 16,108 votes so far. Thomas, 30, is a graduate contesting from the General category. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan, who finds himself trailing in the count as results continue to come in.

10:59 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 52 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage. CPM is leading in 26 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress needs 19 more seats to cross that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and counting continues across the state.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Update: Adv. Shanimol Osman in a Tight Race in Kerala

In Kerala's Aroor constituency, Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman is currently behind in the vote count, having secured 5,317 votes. This puts her against CPM's sitting MLA Daleema, who has garnered 3,491 votes. Daleema, 60, a former representative of this seat, is presently ahead in the tally. The difference between the two candidates is 1,826 votes, as the counting continues in this closely fought segment.

10:38 (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 73 seats, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Alappuzha Election Result 2026: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In Alappuzha, Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 10,664 votes, holding a margin of 2,909 over CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan, who is trailing with 7,755 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan, 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.

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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.

Aroor is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Alappuzha Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 78.24% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Daleema (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Adv. Shanimol Osman (Congress), Adv. P.S. Jyothis (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Vayalar Rajeevan (Bahujan Dravida Party), N.K. Sasikumar (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Vipin (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Daleema of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Aroor with a margin of 6,840 votes. The runner-up was Adv. Shanimol Osman of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Aroor 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.