Manjeri Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a margin of 57,887 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:46 IST
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Manjeri Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a margin of 57,887 votes

Adv. P.P.A. Sageer (Aam Aadmi Party), Padmasree Ajith (Bharatiya Janata Party), Adv. M. Rahmathulla (Indian Union Muslim League), Bipin Benson Joseph (Independent), and V.M. Musthafa (Independent) — 5 candidates contesting from Manjeri 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. Manjeri is a General constituency under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment, with 206,960 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Adv. U.a. Latheef of the Indian Union Muslim League won by a margin of 14,573 votes. The 2016 winner was Adv. M. Ummer of the IUML. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Manjeri in 2026.
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UDF leads Kerala count, majority mark at 71 seats
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 55 constituencies while the LDF holds leads in 43. A bloc needs 71 seats to form a government. The UDF needs 16 more seats to reach that mark, while the LDF requires 28. Others are leading in 15 seats at this stage of counting, with no declared results yet across the state.
09:51 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Result: IUML's Rahmathulla leads as counting progresses
In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update rests on the seat's counting picture. IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla holds the lead with 4,829 votes, while Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa is placed second with 2,688 votes, leaving a margin of 2,141 between the two as counting continues. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
09:41 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with 2,141-vote margin
In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is currently leading with 4,829 votes, holding a margin of 2,141 votes over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has tallied 2,688 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. Counting is still underway.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Congress leads CPM in early Kerala count, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind with leads in 33. CPI holds leads in 10 seats and IUML in 9, with BJP leading in 6. Congress needs 37 more seats to reach the majority mark, and CPM needs 38. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Result: Counting underway in Kerala seat
The Manjeri constituency in Kerala is seeing votes being counted, with the result yet to be declared. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who has represented this constituency. As tallying continues, all eyes remain on whether the incumbent's party can retain its hold on Manjeri when the final numbers come in.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results 2026: Counting underway in IUML-held seat
In Manjeri, Kerala, counting is underway with Independent candidate Bipin Benson Joseph and BJP's Padmasree Ajith both reflecting early leads as votes are tallied. 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. Vote totals are yet to firm up as the count progresses in this constituency.
08:59 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Manjeri's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. U.a. Latheef of the Indian Union Muslim League won Manjeri with a margin of 14,573 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
08:49 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Manjeri, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
08:39 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Elections 2026: The Malappuram lens on Manjeri's counting day
Manjeri, which falls under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Manjeri's result will be part of the broader Malappuram-area picture.
08:29 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: Where Manjeri fits in Kerala's counting day picture
Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Manjeri is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
08:19 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: Adv. M. Rahmathulla (IUML) awaits the round-wise verdict
Adv. M. Rahmathulla, contesting on a Indian Union Muslim League ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manjeri May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:09 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: Manjeri's 2026 winner — the count will decide
With the count now under way in Manjeri, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
07:59 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results 2026: The 5 contestants whose votes are being counted
The candidates contesting in Manjeri include Adv. P.P.A. Sageer (AAAP), Padmasree Ajith (BJP), Adv. M. Rahmathulla (IUML), and Bipin Benson Joseph (IND) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
07:49 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 14,573 votes — context for May 4 count
Manjeri's 2021 election was won with a margin of 14,573 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
07:39 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Elections 2026: Malappuram Lok Sabha segment: Manjeri's role in the count
Manjeri falls under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Malappuram area as counting advances.
07:29 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Assembly Election Results 2026: Manjeri's electoral journey: three elections in focus
Manjeri saw Adv. M. Ummer of the IUML win in 2016, followed by Adv. U.a. Latheef of the Indian Union Muslim League in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
07:19 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: How Manjeri's result feeds into Kerala's big picture
As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Manjeri's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:09 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: Indian Union Muslim League's stake in May 4 Manjeri count
The Indian Union Muslim League has fielded Adv. M. Rahmathulla in Manjeri. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:59 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: Manjeri in Kerala's 140-seat tally — what to expect
As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Manjeri's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
06:49 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Manjeri
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Padmasree Ajith in Manjeri. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:39 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Manjeri, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
06:29 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: Aam Aadmi Party's Manjeri candidate and the 2026 count
The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Adv. P.P.A. Sageer in Manjeri. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:19 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026
In 2021, Dibona Naser of the CPI was the runner-up in Manjeri. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
06:09 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: Reading the rounds: what Manjeri's count is showing
In Manjeri, 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.
05:59 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Manjeri are now being counted. With 5 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
05:49 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape
Votes cast in Manjeri 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.
05:39 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: 2 independents contesting Manjeri — their tally to watch
2 independent candidates are also in the fray in Manjeri — including Bipin Benson Joseph, V.M. Musthafa. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
05:29 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results: At the counting centre: how Manjeri's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Manjeri, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.
05:19 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Manjeri should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
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.
Manjeri is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 206,960 voters on its electoral rolls. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adv. P.P.A. Sageer (Aam Aadmi Party), Padmasree Ajith (Bharatiya Janata Party), Adv. M. Rahmathulla (Indian Union Muslim League), Bipin Benson Joseph (Independent), and V.M. Musthafa (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. U.a. Latheef of the Indian Union Muslim League won Manjeri with a margin of 14,573 votes. The runner-up was Dibona Naser of the CPI. In 2016, Adv. M. Ummer of the IUML had won the seat with a margin of 19,616 votes. round-by-round trends from Manjeri 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.