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Kunnamkulam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: A C Moideen of CPM Secures Victory

P T Ajay Mohan (Congress), A C Moideen (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rajeev K S (Aam Aadmi Party), and K R Rajin (Bharath ...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:02:06 IST

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19:02 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Assam and Puducherry as counting progresses across four states

Across Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, counting is well underway with leads shifting across the board. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA has a tally of 97, with 28 seats won and 69 leads, crossing the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22, all in 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, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead with a tally of 115, comprising 10 won seats and 105 leads, still 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA trails with a tally of 55, all in leads. West Bengal, the largest contest with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading with a tally of 179, including 11 won seats and 168 leads, crossing the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 106, with 2 won and 104 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, where 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 on current trends. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly where 71 are needed for a majority. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. With counting still in progress, Congress needs 7 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election 2026: A C Moideen of CPM Secures Victory

A C Moideen, the CPM candidate, has emerged victorious in the Kunnamkulam assembly seat in Kerala. He garnered 69,522 votes, surpassing Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who received 64,959 votes. The winning margin was 4,563 votes. Notably, the seat was previously held by CPI(M)'s A.c.moideen, who did not rank among the top three candidates in the final tally.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: Kerala constituency returns its verdict

Kunnamkulam in Kerala has returned its verdict, with results now declared for this assembly seat. The constituency is currently held by CPM's A.c.moideen, who has represented this segment in the outgoing assembly. With the count concluded, Kunnamkulam joins the growing list of Kerala seats where the final picture has now been drawn, adding to the overall tally taking shape across the state.

18:16 (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 crossed that threshold on a combined tally of 18 seats, with 13 declared wins and leads in 5 more. SPA holds a tally of 5, having won 2 seats and leading in 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and leads in 2.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result 2026: CPM's Prof C Ravindranath leads by 126 votes

In Manalur, Kerala, counting is still under way and CPM candidate Prof C Ravindranath is currently leading with 65,337 votes. Congress candidate T N Prathapan is trailing close behind with 65,211 votes, leaving a margin of just 126 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on Kerala majority as CPM slips sharply

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress just 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of 25, having won 20 and leading in 5. Counting across the 140 constituencies continues with no party yet confirmed past the majority mark.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen wins with 4,563-vote margin

The result is in from Kunnamkulam in Kerala. CPM candidate A C Moideen wins the seat with a total of 69,522 votes, finishing 4,563 votes clear of Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who polled 64,959 votes. Moideen, 69, holds the seat for the Left with a result that leaves little room for doubt in what turned out to be a closely watched contest in this Kerala constituency.

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17:32 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat

CPM candidate U R Pradeep has won the Chelakkara assembly seat in Kerala, finishing with 76,073 votes. Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) came in second with 46,687 votes, leaving a final margin of 29,386 between the two. The seat was currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, with U R Pradeep now bringing an end to Radhakrishnan's term as the CPM MLA.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress has won 48 seats in Kerala and is leading in 16 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark 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 is still under way across several constituencies.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen wins with 4,563-vote margin

The result is out from Kunnamkulam in Kerala, where CPM candidate A C Moideen wins the seat with a total of 69,522 votes. Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan finished second with 64,959 votes, leaving a final margin of 4,563 between the two. Moideen, 69, secured the constituency for CPM, closing out a closely contested finish in this Kerala seat.

16:48 (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 hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared and 110 leads in hand, touching the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 57 seats, having won 7 and leading in 50, still needing 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins confirmed yet, trailing with a tally of 55 and requiring 63 seats to reach 118.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Wadakkanchery Election Result 2026: CPM's Xavier Chittilappilly holds the seat

CPM candidate Xavier Chittilappilly wins the seat in Wadakkanchery, Kerala, securing 70,725 votes to defeat Congress candidate P.N. Vaisakh, who finished with 65,035 votes. The winning margin stands at 5,690 votes. Chittilappilly, 54, retains the constituency he previously held, bringing continuity to a seat currently held by CPM.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In the 140-seat Kerala assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is currently leading in 26 more, taking its tally to 62. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 9 additional seats to cross that threshold. CPM, by comparison, has a tally of 25, with 18 seats won and leads in 7. Counting across the state is still in progress.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen wins with 4,563-vote margin

The result is out from Kunnamkulam in Kerala. CPM candidate A C Moideen wins the seat, securing 69,522 votes to edge out Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who finished with 64,959 votes. The winning margin settled at 4,563 votes. Moideen, 69, contested from the General category and held off a close challenge from the Congress camp to take the constituency.

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16:04 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to have crossed that threshold. Their combined tally stands at 139, with 2 seats won and 137 leads in hand. NDA is trailing with a tally of 52, all from leads and no seats declared yet. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 35 more, bringing its tally to 39, still well short of the majority mark.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result 2026: CPM's Prof C Ravindranath leads by 1,578 votes

In Manalur, Kerala, CPM candidate Prof C Ravindranath is currently leading with 54,082 votes, holding a margin of 1,578 over Congress candidate T N Prathapan, who has gathered 52,504 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, 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 is currently the frontrunner with a tally of 60 seats, having won 24 and leading in 36 more, leaving the party 11 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM holds a tally of 26, with 11 seats won and 15 leads in hand. No party has crossed the majority threshold yet.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 4,563-vote margin

In the Kunnamkulam constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading the count with 69,522 votes, holding a margin of 4,563 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has gathered 64,959 votes so far. Moideen, 69, is ahead as counting continues in this seat, with the result yet to be declared.

15:20 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in 210 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 210 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: CPM's U R Pradeep wins with 29386-vote margin

CPM candidate U R Pradeep wins the Chelakkara seat in Kerala, securing 76,073 votes against Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who finished with 46,687 votes. The margin of victory stands at 29,386 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 62 seats, having won 15 and leading in 47 more, leaving the party 9 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM sits well behind on a tally of 25, with 7 seats won and leads in 18 constituencies. No party has crossed the majority mark yet.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 5,588-vote margin

In the Kunnamkulam constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading the count with 62,123 votes, holding a margin of 5,588 over his nearest rival. Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan is trailing with 56,535 votes as counting continues. Moideen, 69, has two criminal cases on record and is an 8th Pass by educational qualification. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

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

Across Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, where 118 seats are needed for a majority, counting is underway with no results declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 130 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 52 seats, trailing well behind the majority threshold with 66 more seats needed. SPA holds leads in 45 seats, requiring 73 more to reach the majority mark.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat

CPM candidate U R Pradeep has won the Chelakkara assembly seat in Kerala, polling 76,073 votes to defeat Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who finished with 46,687 votes. The margin of victory stands at 29,386 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress holds the top position with a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54 others, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority. CPM is placed second with a tally of 28, winning 3 and leading in 25. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 5,710-vote margin

In the Kunnamkulam constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading the count with 61,294 votes. Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan is trailing at 55,584 votes, leaving a margin of 5,710 between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.

13:52 (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 has crossed the majority threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be well past the halfway mark. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with a 29,386-vote margin

In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate U R Pradeep is currently leading with 76,073 votes, holding a margin of 29,386 over Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who has accumulated 46,687 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, 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 with a tally of 24, having won 1 seat and leading in 23. Counting is still in progress across the state.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM leads Congress by 5,710 votes

In Kunnamkulam, Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM's A C Moideen holding a lead of 5,710 votes over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan. Moideen has accumulated 61,294 votes against Ajay Mohan's 55,584, keeping the contest firmly in CPM's favour at this stage. The result is yet to be declared.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitutes a majority, the early counting picture shows candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively leading in 122 constituencies, a tally that has already 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 alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Wadakkanchery Election Result 2026: Xavier Chittilappilly leads with a margin of 6,036 votes

In Wadakkanchery, Kerala, CPM's Xavier Chittilappilly is currently leading the count with 64,806 votes, holding a margin of 6,036 over Congress candidate P.N. Vaisakh, who has gathered 58,770 votes so far. Chittilappilly, 54, is the sitting MLA for this constituency and is looking to retain the seat as counting continues. The result is yet to be declared.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 58 seats, needs 13 more for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 58 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is leading in 21 seats, while IUML holds leads in 17. BJP is showing leads in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 5,572-vote margin

In the Kunnamkulam constituency of Kerala, CPM's A C Moideen is currently leading the count with 42,898 votes, holding a margin of 5,572 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has gathered 37,326 votes so far. The 69-year-old Moideen, who has two criminal cases on record, continues to hold his ground as counting progresses in this closely watched 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-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 25 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet, and counting remains in progress across the union territory.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Guruvayoor Election Results 2026: IUML's Rasheed leads CPM's Akbar by 2,291 votes

In the Guruvayoor constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate C. H. Rasheed is currently leading with 21,302 votes, holding a margin of 2,291 over CPM's N. K. Akbar, who has gathered 19,011 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's N.k.akbar, who is contesting this election and trailing in second place as counting continues.

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 sits at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, while CPM is leading in 29. The UDF alliance holds leads in 64 seats and would still need 7 more to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is leading in 42 seats, requiring 29 more to reach 71.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM leads Congress by 5,088 votes

In Kunnamkulam, Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM's A C Moideen holding a lead of 5,088 votes over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan. Moideen has accumulated 38,100 votes so far against Ajay Mohan's 33,012, keeping the CPM ahead in this constituency as the final picture continues to take shape.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The SPA is trailing with leads in 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in Puducherry. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result 2026: CPM's Prof C Ravindranath leads by 378 votes

In Manalur, Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM candidate Prof C Ravindranath currently leading on 15,837 votes. Congress candidate T N Prathapan is trailing close behind with 15,459 votes, leaving a margin of just 378 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala as counting progresses across 140 seats

Congress is currently leading in 47 of Kerala's 140 assembly seats, making it the front-runner at this stage of counting. CPM is leading in 27 constituencies. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress still needs 24 more seats to cross that threshold. No party has won a seat yet as counting continues across the state.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 2,483-vote margin

In the Kunnamkulam constituency of Kerala, CPM's A C Moideen is currently leading the count with 24,618 votes. Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan is trailing at 22,135 votes, leaving a margin of 2,483 votes between the two as counting continues. No result has been declared yet in this seat, and the contest remains active with votes still being tallied.

11:00 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 157 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 157 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 100 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Guruvayoor Election Result 2026: CPM's N. K. Akbar leads by 398 votes in Kerala seat

In the Guruvayoor constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate N. K. Akbar is currently leading with 7,349 votes, holding a margin of 398 votes over IUML's C. H. Rasheed, who has accumulated 6,951 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's N.k.akbar. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.

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, leaving it 26 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 27 seats at this stage. No seats have been declared yet, and with results still coming in, the race for a majority in Thiruvananthapuram remains wide open.

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result: CPM's A C Moideen leads by 1,775 votes

In the Kunnamkulam constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading with 15,054 votes, holding a margin of 1,775 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has gathered 13,279 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared in this seat.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry as counting progresses across 30 seats

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving the alliance 6 seats short of the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats, needing 11 more to reach the threshold. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Wadakkanchery Election Result 2026: Xavier Chittilappilly holds lead for CPM

In Wadakkanchery, Kerala, the sitting CPM MLA Xavier Chittilappilly is currently leading the count with 8,281 votes. Congress candidate P.N. Vaisakh is trailing at 6,964 votes, leaving a margin of 1,317 votes between the two as counting continues. Chittilappilly, 54, holds the seat for CPM at this stage, with the result yet to be declared.

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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.

Kunnamkulam is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Alathur Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 76.35% was recorded in the 2021 election. 4 candidates are contesting in 2026: P T Ajay Mohan (Congress), A C Moideen (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rajeev K S (Aam Aadmi Party), and K R Rajin (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena). In the 2021 Assembly Election, A.c.moideen of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Kunnamkulam with a margin of 26,631 votes. The runner-up was K. Jayasankar of the Congress. In 2016, A.C. Moideen of the CPM had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Kunnamkulam 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.