Kasaragod Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML's Kallatra Mahin wins with 22,698-vote margin
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Kasaragod Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML's Kallatra Mahin wins with 22,698-vote margin

Kasaragod Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Ashwini M L (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kallatra Mahin (Indian Union Muslim League), Mohammed Ali Fathah B M (Independent), Shanavas A A (Independent), and Shanavas Padhoor (Independent) — 5 candidates contesting from Kasaragod 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. Kasaragod is a General constituency under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, N A Nellikkunnu of the Indian Union Muslim League won the seat. The final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kasaragod in 2026. Kasaragod assembly has entered a decisive stage as the vote counting begins.
16:25 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin wins with 22,698-vote margin
With no star flag active for any candidate in this Kerala constituency, the Kasaragod result is now declared. IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin wins the seat, polling 76,396 votes to defeat BJP's Ashwini M L, who finished with 53,698 votes. The winning margin stands at 22,698 votes. Mahin, 62, contested as a fresh face for the party, while the sitting IUML legislator N A Nellikkunnu did not feature among the candidates counted here.
16:14 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses 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 the state with a tally of 133, having won 2 seats and leading in 131 more, already crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA has a tally of 56, with leads in 56 constituencies and no seats declared yet, needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 41, with 4 seats won and leads in 37 others, and would need 77 more seats to reach 118.
16:03 (IST) May 04
Kanhangad Election Result 2026: CPI's Govindan Pallikappil wins the seat
CPI candidate Adv. Govindan Pallikappil wins the seat in Kanhangad, Kerala, securing 79,920 votes against Kerala Congress candidate Shaiji Ottapalli, who finished with 64,604 votes. The winning margin stands at 15,316 votes. The seat was currently held by CPI's E Chandrashekaran, though he is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, with the party retaining the constituency through Adv. Govindan Pallikappil.
15:52 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Counting is still under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress holds the highest tally at 61, having won 27 seats outright while leading in 34 more. Ten seats separate the party from a majority at this stage. CPM has a tally of 25, with 14 seats won and leads in 11 others, leaving it well short of the halfway mark.
15:41 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin wins by 22,698 votes
With no candidate carrying a star flag in this contest, the Kasaragod result in Kerala is decided on the strength of the numbers alone. IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin wins the seat with 76,396 votes, finishing 22,698 ahead of BJP's Ashwini M L, who polled 53,698. The 62-year-old, a 12th Pass holder running under the Indian Union Muslim League banner, secures the constituency for his party as counting concludes.
15:30 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 1 seat and is leading in 208 more, giving it a tally of 209. TMC, which is trailing in this count, has won 1 seat and leads in 70, for a tally of 71, leaving it 77 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
15:19 (IST) May 04
Kanhangad Election Result 2026: CPI's Govindan Pallikappil leads by 15316 votes
In the Kanhangad constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate Adv. Govindan Pallikappil is currently leading with 79,920 votes, holding a margin of 15,316 over Kerala Congress candidate Shaiji Ottapalli, who has gathered 64,604 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's E Chandrashekaran. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
15:09 (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 — 16 declared wins and leads in 46 more — leaving the party just 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind at a tally of 25, with 8 wins and leads in 17 constituencies. Counting is still under way and the final picture in the state is yet to settle.
14:57 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin wins the seat
In Kasaragod, the result is now declared. IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin wins the seat with 76,396 votes, finishing 22,698 votes ahead of BJP's Ashwini M L, who polled 53,698 votes. Mahin, 62, secured the constituency for the Indian Union Muslim League, keeping the seat within the party's fold in Kerala.
14:47 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats, comprising 4 seats won and 93 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:35 (IST) May 04
Trikaripur Election Results 2026: CPM's Dr. V P P Mustafa leads by 2956 votes
In Trikaripur, Kerala, CPM candidate Dr. V P P Mustafa is currently leading with 62,892 votes, holding a margin of 2,956 over Congress candidate Sandeep Varier, who has gathered 59,936 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's M Rajagopalan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:24 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
With counting still underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is out in front with a tally of 61, having won 8 and leading in 53. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning the party needs 10 more seats to get there. CPM is well behind on a tally of 29, with 4 won and 25 leads in hand. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
14:13 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads with a 22,698-vote margin
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway and IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin, aged 62, holds a commanding lead with 76,396 votes. BJP's Ashwini M L is trailing at 53,698 votes, leaving a gap of 22,698 between the two. No star flag is active for any candidate in this contest, so the update rests on the constituency picture as it stands right now.
14:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 200 constituencies, giving the party a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 76 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:51 (IST) May 04
Kanhangad Election Results 2026: CPI's Govindan Pallikappil leads by 15,041 votes
In Kanhangad, Kerala, CPI candidate Adv. Govindan Pallikappil is currently leading with 79,235 votes, holding a margin of 15,041 over Kerala Congress candidate Shaiji Ottapalli, who has gathered 64,194 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's E Chandrashekaran, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Kerala constituency.
13:40 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 64 seats, having won 3 and leading in 61 others, leaving the party just 7 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 24, having won 1 and leading in 23 constituencies.
13:29 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads with a margin of 20752
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin, aged 62, is currently leading with 68,745 votes, holding a margin of 20,752 over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has gathered 47,993 votes so far and remains in the trailing position as the count continues.
13:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally crosses majority mark as counting progresses
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 121 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is leading in 60 constituencies, trailing well behind the majority mark with 58 more seats needed. SPA holds leads in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to reach the majority mark. No alliance has secured a confirmed majority at this stage of counting.
13:07 (IST) May 04
Kanhangad Election Results 2026: CPI's Pallikappil leads by 11,247 votes
In Kanhangad, Kerala, CPI candidate Adv. Govindan Pallikappil is leading with 66,686 votes, holding a margin of 11,247 over Kerala Congress candidate Shaiji Ottapalli, who has accumulated 55,439 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's E Chandrashekaran, 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.
12:56 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 69 Kerala seats, two short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 69 constituencies, just two short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is a distant second with leads in 18 seats. IUML holds leads in 17 seats, while BJP is showing in three. No wins have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads with a margin of 16,438
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way and IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin is currently leading the race with 54,550 votes. The BJP's Ashwini M L is trailing at 38,112 votes, putting the gap between the two at 16,438. No star flag is active for any candidate in this contest, so the update is drawn from the constituency picture as it stands at this stage of counting.
12:34 (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, putting that combined tally past the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, while SPA is further back with a tally of 48 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark on confirmed wins as counting continues across the state.
12:24 (IST) May 04
Trikaripur Election Result 2026: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Trikaripur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Sandeep Varier is currently leading with 36,103 votes, holding a margin of 2,270 votes over CPM's Dr. V P P Mustafa, who has accumulated 33,833 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's M Rajagopalan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:13 (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 46 constituencies, leaving it 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 28 seats at this stage. IUML is ahead in 17 seats while CPI holds leads in 11. BJP is leading in 5 seats as results continue to come in from across the state.
12:03 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads with 6,198-vote margin
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin, aged 62, is currently leading with 40,517 votes, holding a margin of 6,198 votes over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has gathered 34,319 votes so far. Neither candidate holds an incumbent tag in this contest, keeping the seat's direction firmly tied to how the remaining rounds unfold.
11:52 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result 2026: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads with 6,198-vote margin
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin is currently leading with 40,517 votes, holding a margin of 6,198 votes over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has gathered 34,319 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's N A Nellikkunnu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
11:41 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result 2026: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads in Kasaragod
In Kasaragod, Kerala, counting is still under way with Indian Union Muslim League candidate Kallatra Mahin currently leading the contest. Ashwini M L of the Bharatiya Janata Party is trailing at this stage, with the two candidates separated by 1,226 votes as per the latest figures. The seat is currently held by IUML's N A Nellikkunnu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Trikaripur Election Results 2026: CPM's Dr. Mustafa leads over Congress's Varier
In Trikaripur, Kerala, CPM candidate Dr. V P P Mustafa is currently leading with 23,196 votes, while Congress candidate Sandeep Varier is trailing at 16,977 votes, a margin of 6,219 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by CPM's M Rajagopalan, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
11:21 (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 47 constituencies, while CPM is ahead in 27. The UDF bloc holds leads in 64 seats in total, with the LDF placed at 40. Neither front has crossed the halfway mark yet, and UDF needs at least 7 more seats to reach the majority threshold if current trends hold.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML leads as counting continues in Kerala seat
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, neither candidate in this contest carries a star flag in the current data, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. IUML's Kallatra Mahin, aged 62, is currently leading with 26,314 votes, holding a margin of 1,118 over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has accumulated 25,196 votes so far. The result in this seat is yet to be declared.
11:00 (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 3 seats short of the halfway mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Independent candidates and those from other parties cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Results 2026: Incumbent Ashraf leads BJP's Surendran by 6,574 votes
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, sitting IUML MLA A K M Ashraf is currently leading the count with 13,946 votes. BJP's K Surendran is trailing at 7,372 votes, putting Ashraf ahead by a margin of 6,574 votes. The seat is currently held by IUML's A K M Ashraf, who is looking to retain it as counting continues in this Kerala assembly segment.
10:39 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 62 seats
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 45 constituencies, making it the single largest party in the current count. CPM is leading in 27 seats. The magic number to form a government stands at 71, and Congress still needs 26 more seats to reach that mark. At the alliance level, UDF is ahead in 62 seats while LDF trails with leads in 40.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML leads as counting progresses in Kerala seat
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, neither candidate in the running carries a star flag in the current data, so this update draws from the broader contest picture. IUML's Kallatra Mahin, aged 62, is currently leading with 15,944 votes, holding a margin of 6,990 over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has gathered 8,954 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 140 seats in West Bengal, needs 8 more for majority
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 140 constituencies, leaving it just 8 seats short of the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, keeping the tally entirely in the leading column. TMC is trailing considerably, with leads in 51 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats across the state.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Kanhangad Election Result 2026: CPI's Govindan Pallikappil leads with a 2,580-vote margin
In Kanhangad, Kerala, CPI candidate Adv. Govindan Pallikappil is currently leading with 10,058 votes, holding a margin of 2,580 over Kerala Congress candidate Shaiji Ottapalli, who has gathered 7,478 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's E Chandrashekaran, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 52 seats
Early trends in Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out front among parties, leading in 38 constituencies, while CPM follows with leads in 31. At the alliance level, UDF holds an edge with 52 seats in its favour against LDF's 44. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning UDF still needs 19 more seats to cross that threshold as counting continues across the state.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads with a margin of 4351
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin is currently leading the count with 10,704 votes, holding a margin of 4,351 over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has gathered 6,353 votes so far. The incumbent in this seat is N A Nellikkunnu of IUML, though counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
09:33 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads with a margin of 4,177 votes
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin is currently leading with 6,773 votes, holding a margin of 4,177 over the nearest candidate in the count so far. Independent candidate Shanavas Padhoor stands at 2,596 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by IUML's N A Nellikkunnu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Kerala counting update: Congress and CPM neck and neck at 34 and 33
Early counting trends in Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 34 constituencies and CPM close behind in 33. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 37 more seats to cross that threshold while CPM needs 38. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state, with others accounting for leads in 13 seats so far.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads as counting progresses
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, counting is currently underway with no star flag active among the candidates in the field. IUML's Kallatra Mahin, aged 62, holds a leading position at this stage of the count. The sitting seat was previously held by IUML's N A Nellikkunnu, and the party has fielded Mahin to retain it. Results for Kasaragod are yet to be declared.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result 2026: What Kasaragod's General status means for May 4 count
Kasaragod is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 5 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Results 2026: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads in Kasaragod
Counting is underway in the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, where Indian Union Muslim League candidate Kallatra Mahin is currently leading the race. The seat is presently held by IUML's N A Nellikkunnu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Mahin, 62, brings a mix of experience to the contest as the party looks to retain its hold on this constituency.
08:54 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Results: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes
The votes being counted in Kasaragod 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.
08:44 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Results: After polling day: Kasaragod's counting day explained
Votes cast in Kasaragod 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.
08:34 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Results: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Kasaragod, 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.
08:24 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Kasaragod — why patience matters
Early trends from Kasaragod should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
08:14 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Results: Indian Union Muslim League's stake in May 4 Kasaragod count
The Indian Union Muslim League has fielded Kallatra Mahin in Kasaragod. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:04 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Assembly Election Results 2026: Kerala's 140-seat Assembly race and Kasaragod's piece of it
Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Kasaragod'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.
07:54 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track
Votes cast in Kasaragod are now being counted. With 5 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
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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.
Kasaragod is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha segment. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ashwini M L (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kallatra Mahin (Indian Union Muslim League), Mohammed Ali Fathah B M (Independent), Shanavas A A (Independent), and Shanavas Padhoor (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, N A Nellikkunnu of the Indian Union Muslim League won Kasaragod. round-by-round trends from Kasaragod 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.