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Kottakkal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML’s Prof Abid Hussain Thangal wins by 62,638 vote margin

Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal (Indian Union Muslim League), Preethi Konchath (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Adv. Abdul Majeed ...

The Times of India | May 05, 2026, 15:12:32 IST

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15:12 (IST), May, 05

Kottakkal Assembly Election Results 2026: IUML’s Prof Abid Hussain Thangal wins by 62,638 vote margin

In Kottakkal, Prof Abid Hussain Thangal of IUML secured a landslide victory, polling 1,18,111 votes and defeating CPI(M)’s Preethi Konchath by a massive margin of 62,638 votes. BDJS’s Subramannian C finished a distant third with 10,558 votes, as the constituency delivered an emphatic mandate in favour of IUML.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent leads with a wide margin

In the Kottakkal constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way and the incumbent IUML representative Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal holds a commanding lead with 97,225 votes. The CPM candidate Preethi Konchath is trailing at 45,009 votes, leaving a gap of 52,216 votes between the two. Thangal, 65, is a postgraduate and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Ponnani Election Result 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in Kerala seat

In the Ponnani constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate K.P Noushad Ali is currently leading with 80,674 votes, holding a margin of 13,267 votes over CPM's Adv.M.K Sakkeer, who has accumulated 67,407 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P Nandakumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark standing at 71, the party needs 7 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues across the remaining constituencies.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent leads with a wide margin

In Kottakkal, Kerala, counting is still under way and the incumbent is firmly in front. Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal of the Indian Union Muslim League is leading with 97,225 votes, holding a margin of 52,216 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has polled 45,009 votes so far. Thangal, 65, is a postgraduate and has served this constituency before, making his current lead one to watch as the final rounds come in.

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 outright and is leading in 168 more, putting its tally at 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Ponnani Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in Kerala seat

In Ponnani, Congress candidate K.P Noushad Ali is leading with 80,674 votes, holding a margin of 13,267 over CPM's Adv.M.K Sakkeer, who has gathered 67,407 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P Nandakumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on Kerala majority as CPM slips

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 48 seats and is leading in 16 more, bringing its tally to 64 — just seven short of the 71-seat majority mark. CPM, meanwhile, has won 20 seats and leads in five others for a tally of 25. Counting is still under way, and the final shape of the house will depend on how the remaining leads settle.

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16:59 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent Thangal leads by 51,781 votes

In Kottakkal, Kerala, the sitting IUML legislator Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading with 96,174 votes, holding a margin of 51,781 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has gathered 44,393 votes so far. Thangal, 65, a postgraduate and the incumbent from this constituency, is comfortably ahead as counting continues. Konchath is trailing at this stage of the count.

16:48 (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 leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 20 declared wins and 77 seats where it is currently leading. The Congress-led alliance has a tally of 21 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 8 seats in the state.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Tirur Election Result 2026: IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen leads with a margin of 23,724 votes

In the Tirur constituency of Kerala, IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen is currently leading the count with 1,03,553 votes. The sitting MLA, who is contesting to retain the seat he currently holds, is leading CPM's V.Abdurahiman, who has accumulated 79,829 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 23,724 votes, with counting still under way in this Kerala seat.

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 so far. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning the party needs 9 additional seats to get there. CPM, meanwhile, has won 18 and is leading in 7, putting its tally at 25. Counting is still under way across the state.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent leads by wide margin

In Kottakkal, Kerala, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting IUML legislator, Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal, is currently leading with 84,333 votes, holding a margin of 46,975 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has accumulated 37,358 votes so far. Thangal, 65, a postgraduate and a two-time incumbent from this constituency, continues to hold a commanding position as the counting progresses.

16:04 (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 leads hold. The party has won 4 seats and is leading in 212 more, giving it a tally of 216. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, putting its tally at 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Tirur Election Results 2026: IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen leads with a margin of 17,077 votes

In the Tirur constituency of Kerala, counting is underway with IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen currently leading the race. The sitting MLA, who is contesting to retain the seat, has accumulated 82,994 votes so far. CPM's V.Abdurahiman is trailing at 65,917 votes, putting the gap between the two at 17,077 votes at this stage of counting.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 11 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 24 seats and is leading in 36 more, taking its tally to 60 — just 11 short of the 71-seat majority mark. CPM has won 11 seats and is leading in 15, giving it a tally of 26. Counting is still in progress, and no party has yet crossed the threshold needed to form a government on its own.

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15:31 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent leads with a wide margin

In the Kottakkal constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting IUML legislator Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading with 70,890 votes, holding a margin of 39,237 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has polled 31,653 votes so far. Thangal, 65, a postgraduate and a one-term incumbent in this seat, continues to hold a commanding position as the count progresses.

15:20 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Ponnani Election Result 2026: Congress leads CPM by 8,214 votes

In the Ponnani constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate K.P Noushad Ali is currently leading with 55,486 votes, holding an 8,214-vote margin over CPM's Adv.M.K Sakkeer, who has gathered 47,272 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P Nandakumar, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Congress is currently the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, holding a tally of 62 seats — 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if the current picture holds. CPM, the next significant force, has a tally of 25, with 7 wins and leads in 18 constituencies. Counting is still in progress across the state.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent leads CPM rival by 29250 votes

In Kottakkal, Kerala, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting IUML legislator Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading with 50053 votes, holding a margin of 29250 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has polled 20803 votes so far. Thangal, 65, is a postgraduate and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election count: independents and smaller parties lead in 130 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 130 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 52 seats, while SPA is leading in 45 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Ponnani Election Result 2026: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Ponnani constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate K.P Noushad Ali is currently leading with 55,486 votes, holding an advantage of 8,214 votes over CPM's Adv.M.K Sakkeer, who has accumulated 47,272 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P Nandakumar, 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.

14:14 (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 stands at 71. Congress holds the largest tally so far, with 7 seats won and leads in 54 more, putting it at 61 and just 10 seats short of a majority. CPM, the next significant presence, has won 3 and is leading in 25, for a tally of 28. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent leads in Kerala seat

In Kottakkal, the counting is still under way and the incumbent is holding a firm position at the top. Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal of the Indian Union Muslim League is currently leading with 50,053 votes, while CPM's Preethi Konchath is trailing at 20,803 votes. The margin between the two stands at 29,250 votes, with the result yet to be declared in this Kerala constituency.

13:52 (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 currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold. The party holds a tally of 188 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Ponnani Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in Kerala seat

In the Ponnani constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate K.P Noushad Ali is currently leading with 44,870 votes, holding a margin of 5,489 votes over CPM's Adv.M.K Sakkeer, who has accumulated 39,381 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P Nandakumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count with a tally of 63 seats

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 61 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 63 seats. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 8 seats short if these leads hold. CPM, the next placed party, has a tally of 24, with 1 won and 23 leading. Counting is still in progress across the state.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal leads in Kerala seat

In the Kottakkal constituency of Kerala, incumbent IUML candidate Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading as counting continues. The sitting legislator has accumulated 43,321 votes so far, holding a margin of 25,544 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who trails with 17,777 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 20 more, bringing its tally to 25. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 1 seat in the union territory.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Tanur Election Results 2026: IUML's P K Navas leads by over 16,000 votes

In the Tanur constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P K Navas is currently leading with 52,907 votes, holding a margin of 16,095 over Independent candidate Mohamed Sameer T Thiruthiyil House, who has gathered 36,812 votes so far. The seat is currently held by NSC's V.abdurahiman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 13 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 58 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 21 seats at this stage of counting. IUML holds leads in 17 seats, while CPI is ahead in 10. BJP is leading in 4 constituencies. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent leads as counting continues

In the Kottakkal constituency of Kerala, the incumbent IUML representative Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading the count with 35,150 votes. The CPM's Preethi Konchath is trailing at 14,761 votes, leaving a margin of 20,389 between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 25 of 30 seats in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-member assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 25 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been declared yet, but the early picture in Puducherry points firmly toward NDA crossing the threshold with room to spare.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads with 44,732 votes in Kerala seat

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy is currently leading with 44,732 votes, while BJP's Ravi Thelath is trailing with 6,689 votes, a gap of 38,043 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by Independent's Dr.k.t.jaleel, 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.

12:04 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 64 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, making it the single largest party at this stage. Its alliance UDF holds leads in 64 seats in total, still 7 short of a majority. CPM is leading in 29 seats, with the LDF alliance at 42. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent leads CPM rival by 12499 votes

In Kottakkal, Kerala, counting is still under way and the sitting IUML legislator Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal holds a commanding lead with 21305 votes to his name. The 65-year-old postgraduate, who carries one criminal case on record, is pulling well clear of CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has gathered 8806 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 12499 votes, with the result yet to be declared.

11:42 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads with 33,491 votes in Kerala seat

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy is currently leading with 33,491 votes, trailing behind him is BJP's Ravi Thelath who has gathered 4,458 votes so far. The gap between the two stands at 29,033 votes at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Independent's Dr.k.t.jaleel, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 63 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 holds leads in 28. The UDF, anchored by Congress, is ahead in 63 seats in total, leaving it 25 seats short of a majority. The LDF is leading in 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the halfway mark. No results have been declared yet.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: IUML incumbent Thangal leads by 4934 votes

In Kottakkal, Kerala, the sitting IUML legislator Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading with 7,444 votes, holding a margin of 4,934 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has gathered 2,510 votes so far. The 65-year-old postgraduate, who carries one criminal case on record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds as counting continues in this constituency.

11:01 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Results 2026: IUML's Thangal leads with a margin of 4,934 votes

In the Kottakkal constituency of Kerala, IUML's Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading with 7,444 votes, extending his advantage over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has gathered 2,510 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 4,934 votes as counting continues. Thangal, who currently holds the seat, is looking to retain it as the numbers come in from this Kerala constituency.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads with 17,549 votes in Kerala

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy is currently leading the count with 17,549 votes, holding a commanding position over BJP's Ravi Thelath, who has gathered 2,437 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 15,112 votes at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Independent MLA Dr. K.T. Jaleel, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

10:40 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 26 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 45 constituencies, leaving it 26 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 27 seats at this stage of counting. No results have been declared yet, and with counting still under way, neither party is close enough to confirm a majority on current trends.

10:30 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result: Incumbent Thangal absent from counting picture

Counting is underway in the Kottakkal constituency of Kerala, and the sitting IUML legislator Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal does not figure among the candidates reflected in the current tally. CPM's Preethi Konchath, aged 60, is among those showing a lead at this stage, with the contest still very much in motion as votes continue to be counted across the seat.

10:20 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 63 seats in Assam, one short of majority mark

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, counting is well underway with early leads taking shape. NDA is currently leading in 63 seats, giving it a tally of 63 and leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing at a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

10:10 (IST), May, 04

Ponnani Election Result: Two independents lead as counting progresses in Kerala

In the Ponnani constituency of Kerala, counting is currently underway with two Independent candidates, Noushadali and Sakkeer S/O Illyas, both showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPM's P Nandakumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. With vote totals yet to be fully updated, the contest in Ponnani remains in its early stages.

09:31 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s stake in May 4 Kottakkal count

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Preethi Konchath in Kottakkal. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:23 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress in front with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind with leads in 33. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 37 more seats to cross that threshold and CPM needs 38. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

09:21 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Results 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals

In Kottakkal, 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.

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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.

Kottakkal is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Ponnani Lok Sabha segment. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal (Indian Union Muslim League), Preethi Konchath (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Adv. Abdul Majeed (Social Democratic Party Of India), Subramannian C (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Preethi Kp (Independent), and Mohamed Rafi (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal of the Indian Union Muslim League won Kottakkal with a margin of 16,588 votes. The runner-up was Na. Muhammed Kutty of the NCP. In 2016, Abid Hussain Thangal of the IUML had won the seat with a margin of 15,042 votes. round-by-round trends from Kottakkal 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.