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Idukki Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Roy K Paulose of Congress wins Idukki by 23,822 votes

Roy K Paulose of the Indian National Congress won the Idukki constituency, defeating Kerala Congress (M) candidate Roshy Augustine...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 16:25:46 IST

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16:25 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result 2026: Roy K Paulose of Congress wins Idukki by 23,822 votes

Roy K Paulose of Congress won the Idukki constituency with 70,562 votes, defeating Kerala Congress (M) candidate Roshy Augustine by a margin of 23,822 votes. Augustine secured 46,740 votes. Bharath Dharma Jana Sena candidate Adv. Pratheesh Prabha finished third with 9,410 votes.

16:03 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Counting across Kerala's 140 assembly seats has Congress at a tally of 61, with 30 seats won and 31 more where it is currently leading. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if those leads hold. CPM sits well behind on a tally of 25, having won 15 seats and leading in 10. Others account for a combined tally of 54 seats at this stage.

15:19 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where Congress is currently the front-runner with a tally of 62 seats, having won 19 and leading in 43 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if these leads hold. CPM sits well behind with a tally of 25, having won 9 and leading in 16 constituencies at this stage of counting.

15:08 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Congress wins as incumbent Roshy Augustine loses

The Idukki constituency in Kerala has returned a decisive verdict, with Congress candidate Roy K Paulose winning the seat with 69,999 votes. The sitting MLA Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) could not hold the seat, finishing second with 46,329 votes. Paulose, a 69-year-old graduate, secured the win by a margin of 23,670 votes, ending Augustine's tenure as the incumbent representative of this constituency.

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, having won 11 and leading in 51 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current trends hold. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 28, having won 5 and leading in 23 constituencies across the state.

14:24 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Incumbent Roshy Augustine trails Congress candidate

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, sitting legislator Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) is currently trailing behind Congress candidate Roy K Paulose, who has accumulated 69,999 votes against Augustine's 46,329, putting the margin between them at 23,670 votes. Augustine, a graduate and 56-year-old incumbent seeking to retain the seat, finds himself on the back foot as counting continues in 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 sits at 71. Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, having won 4 and leading in 57, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 26, winning 1 and leading in 25. IUML adds 23 leads to the UDF combine's overall count as results continue to come in.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Congress leads as incumbent trails in Kerala seat

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with the race yet to be called. Congress candidate Roy K Paulose holds the lead at this stage, while sitting legislator Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) finds himself on the back foot. The final picture from this Kerala seat will emerge as counting progresses.

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13:07 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats, needs 5 more for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving it just five seats short of that threshold. CPM, by contrast, holds leads in 21 seats. IUML is ahead in 20 seats, while BJP is leading in three. No wins have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Congress leads as incumbent trails in Kerala seat

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate Roy K Paulose holding a lead over sitting MLA Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M). Augustine, who currently holds the seat, is trailing by 19,456 votes with 55,640 votes against his 36,184. The result is yet to be declared.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Thodupuzha Election Result 2026: Apu John Joseph leads by 27,913 votes

In Thodupuzha, Kerala Congress candidate Apu John Joseph is leading with 51,691 votes, holding a margin of 27,913 over KEC(M)'s Cyriac Chazhikadan, who has accumulated 23,778 votes so far. Counting is still under way.

12:23 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, CPM trails at 29 seats

With counting still under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, putting it 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 29 seats at this stage. No results have been declared yet, and the picture could shift considerably as more rounds come in from across the state.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Roshy Augustine leads for Kerala Congress (M)

Counting is underway in the Idukki constituency of Kerala, where Kerala Congress (M) candidate Roshy Augustine, the sitting member from this seat, is currently leading the count. The race remains open as votes continue to be tallied, with no result declared yet in this keenly watched assembly segment.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Udumbanchola Election Result 2026: Congress leads CPM by 12,141 votes

In Udumbanchola, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu is leading with 40,427 votes, holding a margin of 12,141 over CPM's K.K. Jayachandran, who has gathered 28,286 votes so far.

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 mark. CPM is leading in 28 seats, needing 43 more to reach a majority. With no seats declared yet, the picture across Kerala remains fluid as counting continues.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Roshy Augustine leads for Kerala Congress (M)

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Kerala Congress (M) candidate Roshy Augustine, the sitting member, is currently leading in the seat. The race remains open as votes continue to be tallied, with the final outcome yet to be confirmed from this Kerala assembly segment.

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11:20 (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 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Udumbanchola Election Result 2026: Congress leads CPM by 5,134 votes

In Udumbanchola, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu is leading with 25,297 votes, holding a margin of 5,134 over CPM's K.K. Jayachandran, who has accumulated 20,163 votes so far.

10:59 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, CPM trailing at 26 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, leaving it 19 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is trailing considerably with leads in 26 seats. No results have been declared yet, and with counting still in progress, neither party is close enough to confirm a majority if these leads hold.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Roshy Augustine leads for Kerala Congress (M)

Counting is underway in the Idukki constituency of Kerala, where incumbent Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) is currently leading the race. Augustine, who has represented this seat before, is holding his ground as votes continue to be tallied. The result for this Kerala assembly constituency is yet to be declared.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still three seats away

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 13 constituencies, leaving it three seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Independent candidates and those from other parties cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the union territory, keeping the overall picture fluid as counting continues.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Peerumade Election Result: Congress candidate leads by 5,064 votes over CPI

In the Peerumade constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv.Cyriac Thomas is currently leading with 12,737 votes, holding a margin of 5,064 over CPI's K Salimkumar, who has gathered 7,673 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

10:24 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: Idukki's final tally — what it will reveal

The votes being counted in Idukki 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.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 59 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 43 constituencies, while CPM is leading in 28. UDF as a combine holds leads in 59 seats, still 12 short of the majority mark, while LDF is leading in 41 seats, needing 30 more to cross the threshold. Others are leading in the remaining 15 seats at this stage of counting.

10:14 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build

At the designated counting centre for Idukki, 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.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Roshy Augustine leads for Kerala Congress (M)

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Incumbent Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) is currently leading the seat. Augustine, 56, holds a clean record with no criminal cases and brings graduate-level education to the contest. The final outcome for this Kerala assembly seat remains to be confirmed as counting continues.

10:04 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Idukki

Votes cast in Idukki are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Idukki.

09:57 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result 2026: Roshy Augustine leads as counting continues

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress (M)'s Roshy Augustine is currently leading with 3,015 votes counted so far. The seat is currently held by Kerala Congress (M)'s Roshy Augustine, who is seeking to retain it in this election. Congress candidate Roy K Paulose, with 4,212 votes in the tally, is trailing in the contest. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

09:54 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result 2026: Adv. Pratheesh Prabha's BDJS tally being counted in Idukki

Adv. Pratheesh Prabha, contesting on a Bharath Dharma Jana Sena ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Idukki May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:44 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: State-wide trends and what Idukki adds to the picture

As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Idukki's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

09:34 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results: Counting day focus: Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M)

Roshy Augustine, contesting on a Kerala Congress (M) ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Idukki May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:24 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Idukki

As counting advances in Idukki, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 4 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

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, and Congress still needs 37 more seats to get there. CPI is leading in 10 seats while IUML accounts for 9, with BJP showing leads in 6 constituencies across the state.

09:14 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Idukki counts its 2026 votes

In the 2021 Assembly Election, Roshy Augustine of the Kerala Congress (m) won Idukki with a margin of 9,323 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

09:12 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Counting underway in Kerala hill seat

Counting is underway in the Idukki constituency of Kerala, where the incumbent MLA Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) is seeking to hold the seat. The KEC(M) representative has been the sitting legislator here, and early trends from this Kerala hill constituency are being watched closely as the count progresses.

09:04 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results: Step by step: how counting day works in Idukki

In Idukki, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.

09:02 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Roy K Paulose leads early count

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Roy K Paulose is currently leading the count. The seat is presently held by Kerala Congress (M)'s Roshy Augustine, who is also in the contest and figures among the leading positions at this stage. With vote totals yet to reflect a decisive picture, counting remains underway and the final outcome in this constituency is still to be determined.

08:54 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Assembly Election Results 2026: Shijo Antony (BSP) awaits the round-wise verdict

Shijo Antony, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Idukki May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:44 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Idukki

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Idukki, 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.

08:34 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: The verdict is building — round by round in Idukki

With the count now under way in Idukki, 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.

08:24 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results: How Bharath Dharma Jana Sena is positioned in Idukki

The Bharath Dharma Jana Sena has fielded Adv. Pratheesh Prabha in Idukki. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:14 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Idukki count is evolving

As counting progresses in Idukki, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Roshy Augustine of the Kerala Congress (m) won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

08:04 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results: Idukki's result adds to Kerala's state-wide picture

As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Idukki'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.

07:54 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: 4 candidates in the count May 4

The candidates contesting in Idukki include Shijo Antony (BSP), Roy K Paulose (CONG), Roshy Augustine (KEC (M)), and Adv. Pratheesh Prabha (BDJS). As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

07:44 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count

In 2021, Biju Madhavan of the BDJS was the runner-up in Idukki. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

07:34 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4

Votes cast in Idukki are now being counted. With 4 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

07:24 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Idukki's count concludes

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Idukki, 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 Idukki.

07:14 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result 2026: Voter participation in Idukki — context for the count

Idukki recorded a turnout of 76.69% in 2021. The final tally in 2026 will reveal how participation and preferences may have shifted.

07:04 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Assembly Election Results 2026: Two wins running — what 2026 holds for Idukki

Roshy Augustine of the Kerala Congress (m) won both the 2016 and 2021 elections in Idukki. the result will show how votes have been distributed in 2026.

06:54 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Results 2026: How is Roy K Paulose faring? Watching the Idukki count

Roy K Paulose, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Idukki May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the 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.

Roy K Paulose of the Indian National Congress won the Idukki constituency.

Four candidates contested from Idukki in Kerala's 2026 Assembly Election: Shijo Antony (BSP), Roy K Paulose (Congress), Roshy Augustine (Kerala Congress (M)), and Adv. Pratheesh Prabha (BDJS). Votes cast across this constituency were counted, and early trends from each round were closely watched as the day unfolded.

Idukki is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Idukki Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 76.69% was recorded in the 2021 election.

In the 2021 Assembly Election, Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) won Idukki with a margin of 5,573 votes, defeating BDJS's Biju Madhavan. Roshy Augustine had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories.

The constituency's result adds to Kerala's state-wide tally across its 140 Assembly segments.

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Idukki Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Roy K Paulose of Congress wins Idukki by 23,822 votes

Roy K Paulose of Congress won the Idukki constituency with 70,562 votes, defeating Kerala Congress (M) candidate Roshy Augustine by a margin of 23,822 votes. Augustine secured 46,740 votes. Bharath Dharma Jana Sena candidate Adv. Pratheesh Prabha finished third with 9,410 votes.

In Thodupuzha, Kerala Congress candidate Apu John Joseph is leading with 51,691 votes, holding a margin of 27,913 over KEC(M)'s Cyriac Chazhikadan, who has accumulated 23,778 votes so far. Counting is still under way.

In Udumbanchola, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu is leading with 40,427 votes, holding a margin of 12,141 over CPM's K.K. Jayachandran, who has gathered 28,286 votes so far.

In Udumbanchola, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu is leading with 25,297 votes, holding a margin of 5,134 over CPM's K.K. Jayachandran, who has accumulated 20,163 votes so far.

In the Peerumade constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv.Cyriac Thomas is currently leading with 12,737 votes, holding a margin of 5,064 over CPI's K Salimkumar, who has gathered 7,673 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

The votes being counted in Idukki 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.

At the designated counting centre for Idukki, 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.

Votes cast in Idukki are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Idukki.

Adv. Pratheesh Prabha, contesting on a Bharath Dharma Jana Sena ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Idukki May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Idukki's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

Roshy Augustine, contesting on a Kerala Congress (M) ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Idukki May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

As counting advances in Idukki, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 4 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

In the 2021 Assembly Election, Roshy Augustine of the Kerala Congress (m) won Idukki with a margin of 9,323 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

In Idukki, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.

Shijo Antony, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Idukki May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Idukki, 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.

With the count now under way in Idukki, 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.

The Bharath Dharma Jana Sena has fielded Adv. Pratheesh Prabha in Idukki. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

As counting progresses in Idukki, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Roshy Augustine of the Kerala Congress (m) won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Idukki'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.

The candidates contesting in Idukki include Shijo Antony (BSP), Roy K Paulose (CONG), Roshy Augustine (KEC (M)), and Adv. Pratheesh Prabha (BDJS). As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

In 2021, Biju Madhavan of the BDJS was the runner-up in Idukki. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

Votes cast in Idukki are now being counted. With 4 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Idukki, 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 Idukki.

Idukki recorded a turnout of 76.69% in 2021. The final tally in 2026 will reveal how participation and preferences may have shifted.

Roshy Augustine of the Kerala Congress (m) won both the 2016 and 2021 elections in Idukki. the result will show how votes have been distributed in 2026.

Roy K Paulose, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Idukki May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

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