Manjeshwaram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's K Surendran trails by 29,252 votes
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Manjeshwaram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's K Surendran trails by 29,252 votes

A K M Ashraf (Indian Union Muslim League), K R Jayananda (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sanjeeva (Bahujan Samaj Party), K Surendran (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kannur Abdulla Master (Independent), Abdul Latheef I (Independent), Gean Lavina Monteiro (Independent), John D' Souza I (Independent), Mohammad Ashraf, Pappiyar House (Independent), Mohammed Ashraf K A, C. M. House (Independent), and D Surendran Nair (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Manjeshwar 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. Manjeshwar is a General constituency under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, A K M Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Manjeshwar in 2026.
16:36 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: BJP's K Surendran trails by 29,252 votes
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing in the count. The incumbent, IUML's A K M Ashraf, holds a lead of 29,252 votes with 96,948 votes to his name against Surendran's 67,696. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this keenly watched seat where Surendran, a prominent BJP face, is fighting to make inroads in a constituency the IUML has held.
16:25 (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 10 more, taking its tally to 22, which is already past the majority threshold. If these leads hold, the NDA would be well clear of the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats in the union territory.
16:14 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result 2026: IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin wins the seat
The result is in from Kasaragod in Kerala, where IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin has won the seat with 76,396 votes. BJP's Ashwini M L finished second with 53,698 votes, leaving a final margin of 22,698 between the two. The seat was currently held by IUML's N A Nellikkunnu, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count.
16:03 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Congress is out in front in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, having won 30 seats and leading in 31 more for a tally of 61, leaving the party 10 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM has won 15 seats and is leading in 10, putting its tally at 25. Counting is still in progress and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
15:52 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing as counting progresses. The incumbent, IUML's A K M Ashraf, holds the lead with 91,471 votes against Surendran's 59,169, putting the margin between the two at 32,302 votes. Ashraf, a 48-year-old graduate who has represented this seat before, is ahead as the count stands, with the result yet to be declared.
15:41 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies cross majority mark in early leads
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 145 constituencies and have won 1, taking their tally to 146, which has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, bringing its tally to 43, still 75 seats short of the majority mark. NDA is leading in 41 seats with no wins declared yet, placing its tally at 41 and 77 seats away from the majority threshold.
15:30 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Result 2026: IUML's Kallatra Mahin wins with 22,698-vote margin
The Kasaragod constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. 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. The seat was currently held by IUML's N A Nellikkunnu, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Nellikkunnu's term as the IUML MLA.
15:19 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
Congress is out in front in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, having won 19 seats and leading in 43 more for a tally of 62, just nine short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, the closest rival, has won 9 and is leading in 16, giving it a tally of 25. With counting still under way, Kerala's majority mark remains within reach for Congress if these leads hold.
15:08 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing as counting progresses. The incumbent, IUML's A K M Ashraf, holds the lead with 75,027 votes against Surendran's 48,785, putting the margin between the two at 26,242 votes. Ashraf, a 48-year-old graduate and sitting legislator, is comfortably ahead at this stage, with results yet to be declared for the seat.
14:57 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all of them leads with no seats formally declared in their favour. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats.
14:46 (IST) May 04
Udma Election Results 2026: Congress's Neelakandan leads with 7,194-vote margin
In the Udma constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Neelakandan is currently leading with 75,486 votes against CPM's C H Kunhambu, who is trailing at 68,292 votes. The margin between the two stands at 7,194 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPM's C H Kunhambu, who is not among the top candidates holding a lead at this stage of counting.
14:35 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF tally touches 85 seats
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 62 seats — 11 declared wins and leads in 51 more — putting the party 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The UDF combine has built a broader tally of 85 seats at this stage. CPM, the principal rival, holds a tally of 28, with 5 wins and leads in 23 constituencies across the state.
14:24 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing as counting progresses. The incumbent, IUML's A K M Ashraf, holds the lead with 75,027 votes against Surendran's 48,785, putting the margin between the two at 26,242 votes. Ashraf, a 48-year-old graduate and sitting legislator from this seat, is ahead at this stage while results are yet to be declared.
14:13 (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, NDA has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
14:02 (IST) May 04
Udma Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Neelakandan leads over sitting CPM MLA
In the Udma constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Neelakandan is currently leading with 66,588 votes, holding a margin of 8,865 votes over CPM's C H Kunhambu, who is trailing with 57,723 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's C H Kunhambu, who is now trailing in second place as counting continues. Results are yet to be declared.
13:51 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count with 61-seat tally, needs 10 more
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 61 seats, having won 4 and leading in 57 others, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is well behind on a tally of 26, with 1 won and 25 leads. No party has crossed the majority mark yet.
13:40 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing as counting progresses. The incumbent, IUML's A K M Ashraf, holds the lead with 64,111 votes against Surendran's 39,502, putting the margin between the two at 24,609 votes. Ashraf, a 48-year-old graduate seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, has maintained a firm position at the top of the count so far.
13:29 (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 98 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
13:18 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Results 2026: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads with 20,752-vote margin
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin is currently leading with 68,745 votes, holding a margin of 20,752 over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has accumulated 47,993 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 and the result is yet to be declared.
13:07 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats, UDF closing in on majority mark
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving the party just five seats short of that threshold. CPM, by contrast, holds leads in 21 seats. The UDF alliance is leading in 86 seats in total, while the LDF trails with leads in 29. Others account for leads in the remaining 18 seats.
12:56 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing as counting progresses. The incumbent IUML candidate A K M Ashraf holds the lead with 52,298 votes against Surendran's 31,595, a gap of 20,703 votes separating the two at this stage. Ashraf, a 48-year-old graduate, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, while Surendran is making a push from outside the sitting arrangement. Results are yet to be declared.
12:45 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 23 more. SPA, trailing well behind, holds a tally of 3 seats, having won 1 and leading in 2 others.
12:34 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Results 2026: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads by over 16,000 votes
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin is currently leading with 54,134 votes, holding a margin of 16,584 over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has gathered 37,550 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.
12:23 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 25 more seats for majority
With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, putting it 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 29 seats and needs 42 more to reach that mark. No results have been declared yet, and the count remains fluid with neither party close enough to call the outcome at this stage.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing as counting progresses. The incumbent IUML candidate A K M Ashraf holds the lead with 39,100 votes, while Surendran stands at 24,065 votes, a gap of 15,035 votes separating the two. Ashraf, a 48-year-old graduate who has served this seat before, is holding firm at the top as results continue to come in from Manjeshwar.
12:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 20 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly counting
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 20 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. The SPA is trailing with leads in just 1 seat. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory.
11:52 (IST) May 04
Udma Election Result 2026: Congress's Neelakandan leads with 13,012-vote margin
In the Udma constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Neelakandan is currently leading with 32,159 votes against CPM's C H Kunhambu, who holds 19,147 votes. The margin between the two stands at 13,012 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPM's C H Kunhambu, who is trailing in second place at this stage of the count.
11:41 (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 leading in 28. The UDF alliance holds leads in 64 seats at this stage, with LDF leading in 41. Neither front has yet crossed the majority threshold, and Congress still needs 24 more seats to get there if these leads hold.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing as counting progresses. The incumbent IUML candidate A K M Ashraf holds the lead with 26,478 votes against Surendran's 16,190, a margin of 10,288 votes separating the two at this stage. With the result yet to be declared, Surendran's bid to make inroads in this Kerala seat faces a stiff test from the sitting legislator.
11:20 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
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 174 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 28 seats, while SPA is trailing with a tally of 25 seats. No seats have been declared in the state so far, and counting continues.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Kasaragod Election Results 2026: IUML's Kallatra Mahin leads by a narrow margin
In the Kasaragod constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Kallatra Mahin is currently leading with 26,314 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,118 votes over BJP's Ashwini M L, who has tallied 25,196 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.
10:59 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 52 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, putting it 19 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 26 seats at this stage. The UDF alliance holds leads in 68 seats overall, while the LDF is ahead in 37. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing as counting progresses. The incumbent, IUML's A K M Ashraf, holds the lead with 13,946 votes against Surendran's 7,372, putting the margin between the two at 6,574 votes. Surendran, who is not the sitting legislator here, faces a tough task in closing that gap as the remaining rounds are counted. The result is yet to be declared.
10:38 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still out of reach
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.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Udma Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Neelakandan leads with a 7,216-vote margin
In the Udma constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Neelakandan is currently leading with 12,145 votes, holding a margin of 7,216 over CPM's C H Kunhambu, who has gathered 4,929 votes so far. Kunhambu, the sitting MLA currently holding the seat for CPM, finds himself trailing in second place as counting continues in this Kerala assembly segment.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Results 2026: At the counting centre: how Manjeshwar's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Manjeshwar, 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.
10:17 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 59 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 43 constituencies, while CPM trails with leads in 28. The UDF, which Congress anchors, holds leads in 59 seats at this stage, against LDF's 41. Neither front has yet crossed the majority threshold, with UDF needing 12 more seats and LDF requiring 30 to reach 71.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Results 2026: Manjeshwar's 2026 winner — the count will decide
With the count now under way in Manjeshwar, 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.
10:07 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP trails in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently trailing the incumbent IUML candidate A K M Ashraf, who holds a lead of 2,452 votes with 6,721 votes counted in his favour. Surendran, contesting on a BJP ticket, has accumulated 4,269 votes so far as counting continues. Ashraf, a graduate and the sitting member from Manjeshwar, is ahead at this stage with the result yet to be declared.
09:58 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Elections 2026: Kasaragod Lok Sabha segment: Manjeshwar's role in the count
Manjeshwar falls under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Kasaragod area as counting advances.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result 2026: IUML's Ashraf leads with 2452-vote margin
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, counting is underway with IUML's A K M Ashraf currently leading the race. The sitting MLA, currently held by IUML's A K M Ashraf, is showing early strength with 6,721 votes so far. BJP's K Surendran is trailing in second place with 4,269 votes, leaving a margin of 2,452 votes between the two leading candidates at this stage of counting.
09:48 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Results 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Manjeshwar, 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.
09:38 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results 2026: Manjeshwar among Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies May 4
Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Manjeshwar'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.
09:28 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Results 2026: The final numbers in Manjeshwar — what to look for
The votes being counted in Manjeshwar 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.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant
Early counting trends in Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress marginally ahead with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind in 33. Neither party is anywhere near the majority mark of 71 at this stage. Congress needs 37 more seats to reach that threshold, and CPM requires 38. Other parties and groupings collectively hold leads in 13 seats as counting continues across the state.
09:18 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Manjeshwar's count progresses
Candidates representing IUML, CPM, BSP, BJP, IND are contesting in Manjeshwar and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result: K Surendran of BJP leading in Kerala seat
In the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, BJP's K Surendran is currently leading as counting progresses. The sitting seat is held by IUML's A K M Ashraf, who is not among the candidates in the current count. Independent candidate Kannur Abdulla Master is also in the running, with the contest still unfolding. Surendran's presence in this coastal Kerala seat has made Manjeshwar one of the closely watched constituencies in the state this election season.
09:08 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Results 2026: K R Jayananda's CPM tally being counted in Manjeshwar
K R Jayananda, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 11 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manjeshwar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Result 2026: BJP's K Surendran leads in Manjeshwar
Counting is underway in the Manjeshwar constituency of Kerala, where BJP's K Surendran is currently leading. Independent candidate Kannur Abdulla Master is also among those in contention as votes continue to be tallied. The seat is currently held by IUML's A K M Ashraf, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results for Manjeshwar are yet to be declared.
08:58 (IST) May 04
Manjeshwar Election Results: 7 independents contesting Manjeshwar — their tally to watch
7 independent candidates are also in the fray in Manjeshwar — including Kannur Abdulla Master, Abdul Latheef I, Gean Lavina Monteiro and 4 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
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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.
Manjeshwar is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha segment. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: A K M Ashraf (Indian Union Muslim League), K R Jayananda (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sanjeeva (Bahujan Samaj Party), K Surendran (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kannur Abdulla Master (Independent), Abdul Latheef I (Independent), Gean Lavina Monteiro (Independent), John D' Souza I (Independent), Mohammad Ashraf, Pappiyar House (Independent), Mohammed Ashraf K A, C. M. House (Independent), and D Surendran Nair (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, A K M Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League won Manjeshwar. round-by-round trends from Manjeshwar 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.