Manjeri Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a margin of 57,887 votes

Across four state assemblies, counting is well underway with leads shifting as rounds progress. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69 more, crossing the majority mark on current trends. Congress and its allies are at a tally of 22, all leads with no seats declared yet, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in the state. In Tamil Nadu, the 234-seat assembly requires 118 for a majority. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA stands at a tally of 55 seats, all leads. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead across seats adding to a tally of 115, still 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. West Bengal, the largest contest with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading in enough seats to cross the threshold, holding a tally of 179 with 11 won and 168 leading. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 in the state. In Puducherry, where 16 seats decide the majority in the 30-seat house, NDA has a tally of 18 with 13 seats already won and 5 leads still in progress, crossing the majority mark on current numbers. SPA has a tally of 5, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in the union territory.

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

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading with 113,622 votes, building a margin of 57,887 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has accumulated 55,735 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

Votes are being counted in Manjeri, one of Kerala's assembly constituencies currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef. The seat falls under the Indian Union Muslim League's watch as tallies come in from across the segment. Results from Manjeri will contribute to the broader picture taking shape across Kerala as counting progresses through the day.

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

IUML candidate Manjalamkuzhi Ali wins the Mankada seat in Kerala, securing 110692 votes to finish well ahead of Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who polled 65083 votes. The margin between the two stands at 45609 votes. Ali, who is 73 years old and was the sitting MLA for this constituency, has successfully defended the seat currently held by IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali.

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in five others for a tally of 25, well behind the pace. Counting continues across the remaining constituencies.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the update rests on the seat-level picture. IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading with 113,622 votes, holding a margin of 57,887 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 55,735 votes and is trailing. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.

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, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads.

The result is in from Nilambur in Kerala. Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath wins the seat with 113,586 votes, defeating Independent candidate U Sharafali, who secured 58,735 votes. The margin of victory stands at 54,851 votes. The seat was currently held by Independent's P.v. Anvar, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

Counting is still underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress has won 48 seats and is leading in 16 more, giving it a tally of 64 and leaving it seven seats short of a majority. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in five, putting its tally at 25. The result remains open as leads continue to be counted.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. IUML's Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading the count with 113622 votes, holding a margin of 57887 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 55735 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 7 more, taking its tally to 20 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 still being decided.

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, IUML's P.K.Basheer is currently leading with 98,547 votes, holding a margin of 41,289 over CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who has gathered 57,258 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's P.k. Basheer, and counting is still underway with the final result yet to be declared.

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is currently leading in 26 more, bringing its tally to 62. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party 9 seats short if current leads hold. CPM has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues across the state with no party yet on course for a confirmed majority.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current data, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading with 111,974 votes, holding a margin of 57,035 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has accumulated 54,939 votes and is trailing. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

Counting is underway across all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 139 seats, with 2 seats already decided in their favour, taking their tally to 139, which crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 52 seats with no seats decided yet, giving it a tally of 52, still 66 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 35, bringing its tally to 39, trailing well behind the current pace.

In Mankada, Kerala, the sitting MLA Manjalamkuzhi Ali of the Indian Union Muslim League is currently leading with 105,866 votes. Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji is trailing at 60,634 votes, leaving a margin of 45,232 between the two as counting continues in this constituency.

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is the front-runner at this stage of counting, having won 24 seats and leading in 37 more for a tally of 61. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current leads hold. CPM has won 12 and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 25. No party has crossed the majority mark yet.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current counting data, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers show. IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading with 111,974 votes, holding a margin of 57,035 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has accumulated 54,939 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.

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 those leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. 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 in the union territory.

In the Wandoor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar is currently leading with 93,120 votes, holding a margin of 36,713 over CPM's Dr.K.K Damodaran, who has gathered 56,407 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's A P Anilkumar, making this contest one to watch as the final tallies come in from Wandoor.

Congress is out in front in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 62 seats — 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party 9 seats short if current trends hold. CPM sits well behind on a tally of 25, with 7 wins and leads in 18 constituencies. Counting across the state continues to unfold.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate data, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading the count with 88,084 votes, holding a margin of 43,322 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 44,762 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 192 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 85 seats, still needing 63 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

In Kerala's Eranad constituency, P.K.Basheer of the IUML is currently ahead in the vote count with 89,484 votes. Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri from CPI is in second place with 51,840 votes, creating a difference of 37,644 votes between them. The incumbent MLA for this seat is IUML's P.k. Basheer, though he isn't currently showing in the top 3 leading positions. The counting process is ongoing, and a final result has not yet been announced.

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 28, winning 3 and leading in 25. Others account for a combined tally of 51 seats across the remaining constituencies.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers show. IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading with 81,931 votes, holding a margin of 40,092 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has polled 41,839 votes and is trailing. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.

Across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 are needed for a majority, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

In Malappuram, Kerala, IUML candidate P.K Kunhalikutty is leading the pack with a substantial 62,508 votes. He's significantly ahead of BJP's Aswathi Gupthakumar, who has secured 4,166 votes. The current lead is a commanding 58,342 votes. The seat is currently represented by IUML's P. Ubaidulla, who isn't currently in the top three positions being reported. Vote counting is ongoing.

Congress is currently leading in 61 seats in Kerala, with 3 seats already declared in its favour, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 7 seats short if current leads hold. CPM, meanwhile, has a tally of 24, with 1 seat won and 23 leads, placing it well behind at this stage of counting.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. IUML's Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading with 61,184 votes, holding a margin of 30,490 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 30,694 votes so far. The incumbent, Adv. U.A. Latheef of IUML, is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Results are yet to be declared.

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 24. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the union territory.

Counting is ongoing in Malappuram, Kerala, and it's IUML's P.K Kunhalikutty who's pulling ahead, comfortably leading BJP's Aswathi Gupthakumar. The vote count shows Kunhalikutty with 57,472 votes, while Gupthakumar has secured 3,809. That's a significant lead of 53,663 votes. The current holder of this seat is IUML's P. Ubaidulla, who isn't currently showing in the top 3 positions.

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is trailing at a distance, leading in 23 seats. No results have been declared yet at this stage of counting, and the UDF alliance holds the broadest lead across the state with 76 seats in its column.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers show. IUML's Adv. M. Rahmathulla holds the lead with 43,719 votes, while Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa is placed second with 22,954 votes, leaving a margin of 20,765 between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 121 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 61 seats, while SPA is trailing with a tally of 45 seats. No alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting, with all figures reflecting early leads rather than declared results.

In Malappuram, Kerala, it looks like IUML's P.K Kunhalikutty is pulling ahead. He's currently holding a significant lead with 39,174 votes, well ahead of BJP's Aswathi Gupthakumar, who has secured 2,828 votes. That puts Kunhalikutty's lead at a substantial 36,346 votes. Interestingly, the seat is currently represented by IUML's P. Ubaidulla, who isn't showing in the top positions right now. The vote counting is still ongoing.

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 is placed in 29. The UDF alliance holds leads in 64 seats at this stage, against LDF's 42. Neither front is yet on course for a majority, with UDF needing 7 more seats and LDF requiring 29 to reach the winning threshold.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by the constituency-level contest. IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla holds a commanding lead with 32,903 votes, while Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa is placed second with 17,392 votes, leaving a margin of 15,511 between the two as counting continues.

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 157 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 45 seats, needing 73 more to reach the majority mark. SPA currently has a tally of 25 seats, requiring 93 more seats to get to 118.

In the Nilambur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath is currently leading with 43,392 votes, holding a margin of 21,687 over Independent candidate U Sharafali, who has gathered 21,705 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Independent's P.v. Anvar, 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.

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put the UDF in front with leads in 63 constituencies, leaving the alliance 8 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. Congress is the top-performing party within that grouping, currently leading in 46 seats. The LDF, anchored by CPM's 28 leads, holds 41 seats in total at this stage of counting, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the update draws from the broader seat picture. IUML's Adv. M. Rahmathulla holds the lead with 20,694 votes, while Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa is trailing at 11,311 votes, leaving a gap of 9,383 votes between the two as counting continues in this Kerala seat.

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 149 constituencies, crossing the majority mark on current tallies if those leads hold. SPA is leading in 37 seats, trailing well behind the majority threshold with 81 more seats needed. NDA holds leads in 28 seats, requiring 90 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far, with counting still in progress.

In the Eranad constituency of Kerala, counting is underway with IUML candidate P.K.Basheer currently leading the race. Basheer, 66, has accumulated 24,943 votes so far, placing him 8,661 votes ahead of CPI's Adv.Shafeer Kizhisseri, who stands at 16,282 votes. The seat is currently held by IUML's P.k. Basheer, and results are yet to be declared as counting continues.

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is currently leading in 45 constituencies, leaving it 26 seats short of that threshold. CPM is leading in 27 seats, needing 44 more to reach a majority. With no seats declared yet, the contest across the state remains open at this stage of counting.

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture is drawn from what the numbers show. IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla holds the lead with 10,812 votes, while Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa is placed second with 5,546 votes, putting the gap between them at 5,266 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 118 seats. SPA holds the early advantage with leads in 75 seats, though the alliance still needs 43 more to reach that threshold. NDA is trailing with leads in 41 seats, needing 77 more to be in contention for a majority. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 69 seats at this stage of counting. No alliance has crossed the majority mark so far.

In the Wandoor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar is currently leading with 6,854 votes, holding a margin of 2,811 over CPM's Dr.K.K Damodaran, who has accumulated 4,043 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's A P Anilkumar, and counting remains in progress with the result yet to be declared.