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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:01:26 IST
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Cherthala Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI's P. Prasad wins seat with 14,489-vote margin
P. Prasad (Communist Party of India), K.R. Rajendra Prasad (Congress), Adv. T.P. Anantharaj (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Nandakumar (Independent), A.P. Prasad S/O Purushothaman (Independent), Rajendra Prasad S/O Prabhakaran (Independent), and Adv. Sonnymon K .Mathew (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Cherthala 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. Cherthala is a General constituency under the Alappuzha Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, P Prasad of the Communist Party Of India won by a margin of 6,148 votes. The 2016 winner was P. Thilothaman of the CPI. The 2021 turnout was 77.89%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Cherthala in 2026.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result: CPI's P. Prasad leads in Kerala seat
Counting is still under way in the Cherthala assembly constituency in Kerala, where CPI's P. Prasad holds the lead at this stage. The seat has drawn close attention through the day as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet, and the final outcome will depend on the remaining rounds of counting.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: P. Prasad of CPI in the lead as counting progresses
The Cherthala constituency in Kerala sees CPI candidate P. Prasad currently ahead in the vote count, having secured 5,238 votes. Trailing him is Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad with 5,572 votes. The current margin between the two stands at 334 votes. Notably, the seat is presently held by P. Prasad of the CPI, who is also a contender in this election. The counting process is ongoing, and the final outcome has not yet been announced.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Kerala counting update: Congress and CPM locked in tight race
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 34 constituencies and CPM close behind in 33, with the majority mark sitting at 71. Neither party is anywhere near that threshold at this stage of counting. CPI is leading in 10 seats, IUML in 9, and BJP in 6, while others account for 13 more leads, keeping the picture wide open across the state.
09:13 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result: CPI's P. Prasad leads as counting progresses
In the Cherthala constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad, a 57-year-old graduate, is currently leading in the early stages of counting. An Independent candidate, Rajendra Prasad, is also showing in the leading column at this point, keeping the contest closely watched. With vote totals still coming in, the final picture from Cherthala is yet to take shape.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result: CPI's P. Prasad leads as counting progresses in Kerala
In the Cherthala constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading as vote counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Independent candidate Rajendra Prasad S/O Prabhakaran is also among those leading at this stage of the count, keeping the contest active. With vote totals still being tallied, the final picture from Cherthala is yet to fully emerge.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Cherthala was won with a margin of 20,462 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
08:51 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4
Votes cast in Cherthala are now being counted. With 7 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
08:41 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Cherthala count is evolving
As counting progresses in Cherthala, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when P Prasad of the Communist Party Of India won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
08:31 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: The journey from ballot box to result in Cherthala
Votes cast in Cherthala during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
08:21 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: The verdict is building — round by round in Cherthala
With the count now under way in Cherthala, 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.
08:11 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Assembly Election Results 2026: 2016, 2021, 2026: Cherthala's count adds the next chapter
Cherthala saw P. Prasad of the CPM win in 2016, followed by P Prasad of the Communist Party Of India in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
08:01 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build
At the designated counting centre for Cherthala, 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.
07:51 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Cherthala fits into the broader picture
Cherthala is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 7 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:41 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Cherthala
Early trends from Cherthala should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
07:31 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results: Independents in the fray: Cherthala's non-party contestants
4 independent candidates are also in the fray in Cherthala — including Nandakumar, A.P. Prasad S/O Purushothaman, Rajendra Prasad S/O Prabhakaran and 1 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:21 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: State-wide trends and what Cherthala adds to the picture
As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Cherthala's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:11 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: 20,462 votes separated winner from runner-up in 2021 — what about 2026?
Cherthala's 2021 election was won with a margin of 20,462 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
07:01 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results: Congress in the Cherthala contest
The Congress has fielded K.R. Rajendra Prasad in Cherthala. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:51 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 140: how Cherthala contributes to Kerala's tally
Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Cherthala's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
06:41 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Assembly Election Results 2026: P. Prasad (CPI) awaits the round-wise verdict
P. Prasad, contesting on a Communist Party of India ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cherthala May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:31 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results: Bharath Dharma Jana Sena's Cherthala candidate and the 2026 count
The Bharath Dharma Jana Sena has fielded Adv. T.P. Anantharaj in Cherthala. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:21 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: Cherthala in focus on Kerala's counting day
Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Cherthala is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
06:11 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results: Communist Party of India's stake in May 4 Cherthala count
The Communist Party of India has fielded P. Prasad in Cherthala. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:01 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Cherthala
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Cherthala, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
05:51 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results: Counting day focus: Adv. T.P. Anantharaj of Bharath Dharma Jana Sena
Adv. T.P. Anantharaj, contesting on a Bharath Dharma Jana Sena ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Cherthala May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
05:41 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: Cherthala's final tally — what it will reveal
The votes being counted in Cherthala 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.
05:31 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Cherthala's count concludes
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Cherthala, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Cherthala.
05:21 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count
In 2021, S. Sharma of the Congress was the runner-up in Cherthala. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
05:11 (IST) May 04
Cherthala Election Result 2026: Voter participation in Cherthala — context for the count
Cherthala recorded a turnout of 77.89% in 2021. The final tally in 2026 will reveal how participation and preferences may have shifted.
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.
Cherthala is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Alappuzha Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 77.89% was recorded in the 2021 election. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: P. Prasad (Communist Party of India), K.R. Rajendra Prasad (Congress), Adv. T.P. Anantharaj (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Nandakumar (Independent), A.P. Prasad S/O Purushothaman (Independent), Rajendra Prasad S/O Prabhakaran (Independent), and Adv. Sonnymon K .Mathew (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P Prasad of the Communist Party Of India won Cherthala with a margin of 6,148 votes. The runner-up was Adv. S. Sarath of the Congress. In 2016, P. Thilothaman of the CPI had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Cherthala will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Kerala's state-wide tally across its 140 Assembly segments.
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