Irikkur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate Adv. Sajeev Joseph retains the seat
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:01:26 IST
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Irikkur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate Adv. Sajeev Joseph retains the seat

P V Joseph Parikkappallil (Aam Aadmi Party), Adv. Mathew Kunnappally (Kerala Congress (M)), Adv. Sajeev Joseph (Congress), M J Mathew (Social Democratic Party Of India), Sreenath Padmanabhan (Twenty 20 Party), and Amal K T (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Irikkur 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. Irikkur is a General constituency. In 2021, Adv. Sajeev Joseph of the Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Irikkur in 2026.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: Where Irikkur fits in Kerala's counting day picture
Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Irikkur is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
09:58 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Irikkur is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 6 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 52 seats
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 38 constituencies, making it the single largest party so far. Its alliance UDF is ahead in 52 seats in all, still 19 short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 31 seats, with the LDF bloc at 44. Neither front is close to the majority mark at this stage of counting.
09:48 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: Irikkur's 2026 winner — the count will decide
With the count now under way in Irikkur, 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.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Result: Congress incumbent Adv. Sajeev Joseph leads
In the Irikkur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting Congress legislator, Adv. Sajeev Joseph, is currently leading with 5,766 votes against KEC(M) candidate Adv. Mathew Kunnappally, who has polled 3,373 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,393 votes at this stage of counting.
09:38 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: P V Joseph Parikkappallil of Aam Aadmi Party
P V Joseph Parikkappallil, contesting on a Aam Aadmi Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Irikkur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:33 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Result 2026: Congress's Sajeev Joseph leads with a 2393-vote margin
In Irikkur, Kerala, the sitting Congress MLA Adv. Sajeev Joseph is currently leading the count with 5,766 votes, holding a margin of 2,393 over KEC(M) candidate Adv. Mathew Kunnappally, who has accumulated 3,373 votes so far. Sajeev Joseph, 53, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and the numbers at this stage of counting favour his return to the assembly.
09:28 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results: Irikkur in Kerala's 140-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Irikkur'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.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Kerala counting update: Congress and CPM locked in tight race
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is under way with no party close to the 71-seat majority mark yet. Congress is leading in 34 seats while CPM trails narrowly with leads in 33. CPI holds leads in 10 constituencies and IUML in nine, with BJP showing leads in six seats. Both Congress and CPM need 37 and 38 seats respectively to reach the majority mark.
09:18 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results: Has Irikkur's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Irikkur, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Adv. Sajeev Joseph of the Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Result: Congress incumbent Adv. Sajeev Joseph leads in Kerala seat
In the Irikkur assembly constituency in Kerala, counting is currently underway with Congress incumbent Adv. Sajeev Joseph holding a lead at this stage. The 53-year-old graduate professional is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds. An Independent candidate, Amal K T, is also in the contest as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.
09:08 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results 2026: Adv. Mathew Kunnappally's KEC (M) tally being counted in Irikkur
Adv. Mathew Kunnappally, contesting on a Kerala Congress (M) ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Irikkur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Result: Congress incumbent Adv. Sajeev Joseph leads in Kerala seat
In the Irikkur constituency of Kerala, sitting Congress MLA Adv. Sajeev Joseph is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by Congress's Adv. Sajeev Joseph, who is seeking to retain it. Independent candidate Amal K T is also among those leading in the early count. With vote totals yet to reflect a decisive margin, the contest in Irikkur remains in its early stages.
08:58 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape
Votes cast in Irikkur 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.
08:48 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results: Reading the lead: what counting trends mean in Irikkur
As counting progresses in Irikkur, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.
08:38 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Irikkur
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Irikkur, 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 Irikkur.
08:28 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results: Congress' stake in May 4 Irikkur count
The Congress has fielded Adv. Sajeev Joseph in Irikkur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:18 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Result 2026: How is M J Mathew faring? Watching the Irikkur count
M J Mathew, contesting on a Social Democratic Party Of India ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Irikkur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:08 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Irikkur's count
Votes cast in Irikkur 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 Irikkur.
07:58 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Assembly Election Results 2026: Adv. Sajeev Joseph's 2021 win — what it means for counting day
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. Sajeev Joseph of the Congress won Irikkur. round-wise updates will reveal how the 2026 vote tallies are shaping up.
07:48 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: Counting day focus: Sreenath Padmanabhan of Twenty 20 Party
Sreenath Padmanabhan, contesting on a Twenty 20 Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Irikkur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:38 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results 2026: The 6 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Irikkur include P V Joseph Parikkappallil (AAAP), Adv. Mathew Kunnappally (KEC (M)), Adv. Sajeev Joseph (CONG), and M J Mathew (SDPI) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
07:28 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: At the counting centre: how Irikkur's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Irikkur, 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.
07:18 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Irikkur, 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.
07:08 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Irikkur should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:58 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: Reading the rounds: what Irikkur's count is showing
In Irikkur, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
06:48 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Irikkur's count progresses
Candidates representing AAAP, KEC (M), CONG, SDPI, TTP, IND are contesting in Irikkur and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
06:38 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: The final numbers in Irikkur — what to look for
The votes being counted in Irikkur 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.
06:28 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Elections 2026: Watching the tallies build in Irikkur
In Irikkur, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.
06:18 (IST) May 04
Irikkur Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Irikkur are now being counted. With 6 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
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.
Irikkur is a General constituency in Kerala. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: P V Joseph Parikkappallil (Aam Aadmi Party), Adv. Mathew Kunnappally (Kerala Congress (M)), Adv. Sajeev Joseph (Congress), M J Mathew (Social Democratic Party Of India), Sreenath Padmanabhan (Twenty 20 Party), and Amal K T (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. Sajeev Joseph of the Congress won Irikkur. round-by-round trends from Irikkur 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.