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Eranad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: P.K.Basheer of IUML leads with a comfortable margin

Krishnan Thachannan (Bahujan Samaj Party), P.K.Basheer (Indian Union Muslim League), Adv.N.Sreeprakash (Bharatiya Janata Party), A...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:30 IST

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19:01 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Assam and Puducherry, BJP ahead in West Bengal

Across four states going to the count, the picture is taking shape though no majority has been formally confirmed anywhere yet. 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, comfortably crossing the majority mark on current trends. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22, all from leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house, independent and smaller-party candidates cumulatively lead in enough seats to hold a tally of 115, just 3 short of the majority mark, with 10 seats won and 105 leads. SPA is trailing with a tally of 60, while NDA has a tally of 55, all from leads. West Bengal, the largest of the four with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading with a tally of 179, comprising 11 won and 168 leading seats, crossing the majority threshold on current leads. TMC is trailing with a tally of 106, from 2 won and 104 leading seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in the state. In Puducherry, where just 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has a tally of 18, with 13 seats already won and 5 leads, crossing the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 5, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in the union territory.

18:48 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, with 54 declared wins and 10 leads still in play, leaving the party just 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly. CPM is at a tally of 25, having won 20 seats and leading in 5 more. Counting continues across several constituencies, keeping the final picture open at this stage.

18:37 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result 2026: P.K.Basheer of IUML leads with a comfortable margin

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, IUML's P.K.Basheer is currently leading the count with 98,547 votes. CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri is trailing at 57,258 votes, putting the margin between the two at 41,289. The seat is currently held by IUML's P.k. Basheer, and counting is still underway with the final result yet to be declared.

18:26 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Results 2026: Counting underway in Kerala constituency

Counting is underway in Eranad, one of the assembly constituencies in Kerala going to the polls this election season. The seat is currently held by IUML's P.k. Basheer, who has represented the constituency in the outgoing assembly. Results from Eranad are being watched closely as votes continue to be tallied across the state.

18:15 (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 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, bringing their tally to 115, just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, for a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

18:04 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Results 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a margin of 57,887 votes

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is currently leading with 113,622 votes, holding a margin of 57,887 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has accumulated 55,735 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

17:53 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still under way, and Congress is the party to watch with 54 seats won and leads in 10 more, putting its tally at 64. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress seven seats short if those leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in five, for a tally of 25.

17:42 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer leads with a strong margin

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P.K.Basheer is currently leading the count with 98,547 votes. The 66-year-old is holding a margin of 41,289 votes over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has accumulated 57,258 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

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17:32 (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 and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Kondotty Election Result 2026: IUML's T.P. Ashrafali wins by over 56,000 votes

IUML candidate T.P. Ashrafali wins the Kondotty seat in Kerala, pulling in 114,997 votes to defeat CPM's Dr. P. Jiji, who finished with 58,980 votes. The margin of victory stands at 56,017 votes. The seat was currently held by IUML's T V Ibrahim, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, with Ashrafali now set to take over as the MLA from Kondotty.

17:09 (IST), May, 04

Congress tally touches 64 as Kerala counting nears finish

Congress has won 48 seats in Kerala and is leading in 16 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting across Kerala continues with the final picture still taking shape.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer holds a strong lead

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway and IUML candidate P.K.Basheer is currently leading the race with 98,547 votes. The 66-year-old is pulling ahead by a margin of 41,289 votes over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has accumulated 57,258 votes so far. With no star flag active in this contest, the update draws from constituency-level counting figures as tallies continue to come in.

16:47 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to touch that threshold. Their combined tally stands at 118, with 8 seats won and leads in 110 more. SPA has a tally of 57 seats, having won 7 and leading in 50, and still needs 61 seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins confirmed yet, trailing SPA in the overall tally.

16:36 (IST), May, 04

Nilambur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath wins by 54,851 votes

The result is in from Nilambur in Kerala. Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath wins the seat with 113,586 votes, defeating Independent candidate U Sharafali, who finished with 58,735 votes. The winning margin stands at 54,851 votes. The seat was currently held by Independent's P.v. Anvar, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to P.v. Anvar's term as the MLA.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62 seats as counting continues. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 9 more seats to get there. CPM has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, putting its tally at 25. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

16:14 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer holds a commanding lead

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. IUML candidate P.K.Basheer, aged 66, is currently leading with 98,547 votes, holding a margin of 41,289 over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has gathered 57,258 votes so far. Basheer's lead remains substantial as the counting progresses in this Kerala seat.

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16:03 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 10 seats outright and is leading in 89 more, taking its tally to 99. Congress and its allies are leading in 19 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 19. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats, with 1 seat already declared in their favour, for a combined tally of 8.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Results 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a margin of 57,035 votes

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading with 111,974 votes, holding a margin of 57,035 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has accumulated 54,939 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 11 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress holds a tally of 60 seats, having won 24 and leading in 36 more, leaving the party 11 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. CPM has a tally of 26, with 11 seats won and 15 leads. The race remains open at this stage of counting.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer holds a strong lead

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P.K.Basheer is currently leading the count with 89,484 votes. CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri is trailing at 51,840 votes, leaving a margin of 37,644 between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

15:19 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 4 seats won and leads in 95 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all leads and none yet declared. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

15:08 (IST), May, 04

Kondotty Election Result 2026: IUML's T.P. Ashrafali leads with a commanding margin

In the Kondotty constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate T.P. Ashrafali is currently leading with 82,521 votes, holding a margin of 38,716 over CPM's Dr. P. Jiji, who has gathered 43,805 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by IUML's T V Ibrahim, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:57 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently the front-runner with a tally of 62 seats, having won 15 and leading in 47 more, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority. CPM sits well behind with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

14:46 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, the Indian Union Muslim League is holding the lead as vote counting progresses. P.K.Basheer of IUML has accumulated 89,484 votes so far, with CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri trailing at 51,840 votes. The margin between the two stands at 37,644 votes, with the result yet to be declared.

14:35 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in 193 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 193 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats, needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Kondotty Election Results 2026: IUML's T.P. Ashrafali leads with a commanding margin

In the Kondotty constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate T.P. Ashrafali is currently leading with 82,521 votes, holding a margin of 38,716 over CPM's Dr. P. Jiji, who has gathered 43,805 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by IUML's T V Ibrahim, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:13 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Congress holds the top position in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 61 seats — 7 declared wins and leads in 54 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current leads hold. CPM is placed second with a tally of 28, having won 3 and leading in 25. IUML adds 23 to the overall count from the UDF side, while BJP is leading in 3 seats at this stage.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer leads with a comfortable margin

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, IUML's P.K.Basheer is currently leading the count with 87,911 votes, holding a margin of 36,772 over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has polled 51,139 votes so far. Counting is still in progress and a result is yet to be declared in this Kerala seat.

13:51 (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 95 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Results 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a margin of 34,467 votes

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is currently leading with 70,424 votes, holding a margin of 34,467 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 35,957 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 8 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 63 seats — 2 declared wins and leads in 61 more — leaving the party just 8 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind at a tally of 24, with 1 won and 23 leading. Counting is still under way and the final picture in the state is yet to settle.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer leads by over 33,000 votes

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. IUML candidate P.K.Basheer, aged 66, is currently leading with 82,012 votes, holding a margin of 33,808 over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has gathered 48,204 votes so far. Kizhisseri, a 36-year-old graduate professional, is trailing at this stage of counting.

13:07 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute a majority, early leads are shaping an interesting picture. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 122 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, while SPA is further behind with a tally of 45 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Kondotty Election Result 2026: IUML's T.P. Ashrafali leads by 17,779 votes

In the Kondotty constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate T.P. Ashrafali is currently leading with 41,394 votes, holding a margin of 17,779 over CPM's Dr. P. Jiji, who has gathered 23,615 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by IUML's T V Ibrahim, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:46 (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 58 constituencies, leaving the party 13 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 21 seats at this stage. IUML holds leads in 17 seats, while BJP is ahead in four. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer holds a strong lead in Kerala seat

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. IUML candidate P.K.Basheer, aged 66, is currently leading with 58,935 votes, holding a margin of 24,869 over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has gathered 34,066 votes so far. Basheer's lead remains considerable as tallying continues in this keenly watched seat.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 83 Assam seats, Congress bloc trails at 31

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a combined tally of 31 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Results 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with 17,203-vote margin

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, counting is underway with IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla currently leading on 38,027 votes. Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa is trailing at 20,824 votes, putting the margin between the two at 17,203. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:03 (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 stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, while CPM is ahead in 29. The UDF bloc holds leads in 64 seats in total, leaving it 7 short of the majority mark at this stage. The LDF is leading in 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach 71, as results continue to come in.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer leads with a 19,026-vote margin

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. IUML candidate P.K.Basheer, 66, is currently leading with 46,217 votes, holding a margin of 19,026 over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has accumulated 27,191 votes so far. Basheer, who carries three criminal cases on record, is ahead as tallying continues in this Kerala seat.

11:41 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 seats are needed for a majority. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 159 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been declared yet. NDA is leading in 43 seats, still 75 short of the majority mark. SPA holds leads in 25 seats, trailing at this stage of counting.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Kondotty Election Results 2026: IUML's Ashrafali leads with 5,197-vote margin

In the Kondotty constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate T.P. Ashrafali is currently leading with 16,821 votes, holding a margin of 5,197 over CPM's Dr. P. Jiji, who has tallied 11,624 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's T V Ibrahim, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared.

11:20 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 47 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage. CPM is leading in 27 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress still needs 24 more seats to cross that threshold, while CPM requires 44. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer leads with 8,661-vote margin

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. IUML candidate P.K.Basheer, aged 66, is currently leading with 24,943 votes, holding an 8,661-vote margin over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has accumulated 16,282 votes so far. Both candidates are from the General category, and the contest remains active as votes continue to be tallied.

10:59 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads: independents and smaller parties cross majority mark

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 118, early leads paint a fragmented picture. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 136 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. SPA is currently leading in 44 seats and still needs 74 more to reach the majority mark. NDA, trailing in third, holds leads in 32 constituencies and requires 86 additional seats to get to 118.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Wandoor Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar leads with 2,811-vote margin

In the Wandoor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar is currently leading with 6,854 votes, holding a margin of 2,811 votes over CPM's Dr.K.K Damodaran, who has accumulated 4,043 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's A P Anilkumar. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared for this constituency.

10:39 (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 45 constituencies, putting it 26 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 27 seats at this stage. With no results declared yet, the race remains open, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle as counting progresses.

10:36 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Results: Communist Party of India's Eranad candidate and the 2026 count

The Communist Party of India has fielded Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri in Eranad. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Result: IUML's P.K.Basheer leads with 4,263-vote margin

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. IUML candidate P.K.Basheer, aged 66, is currently leading with 10,266 votes, holding a margin of 4,263 votes over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has gathered 6,003 votes so far. The contest in this Kerala seat remains in progress as tallying continues.

10:26 (IST), May, 04

Eranad Election Results: How Bahujan Samaj Party is positioned in Eranad

The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded Krishnan Thachannan in Eranad. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

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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.
Eranad is a General constituency in Kerala. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Krishnan Thachannan (Bahujan Samaj Party), P.K.Basheer (Indian Union Muslim League), Adv.N.Sreeprakash (Bharatiya Janata Party), Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri (Communist Party of India), Chemmala Yoosuf Ali (Social Democratic Party Of India), and Mujeeb Rahman (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P.k. Basheer of the Indian Union Muslim League won Eranad with a margin of 22,546 votes. The runner-up was K. T. Abdurahiman of the Independent. round-by-round trends from Eranad 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.

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