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Nenmara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

A. Thankappan (Congress), K Preman (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), A.N.Anurag (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Anvar Sadik (Socia...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:06 IST

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19:01 (IST), May, 04

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

Votes are being counted across Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, with leads shifting as rounds come in. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, the NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97 — well past the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house, no alliance has crossed that threshold on tally. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, for a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 with no wins declared, giving it a tally of 55. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead across seats adding up to a tally of 115, still 3 short of the majority mark. West Bengal, with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading with a tally of 179 — 11 won and 168 leading — putting it past the majority mark on current trends. TMC has won 2 and is leading in 104, for a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, where just 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has won 13 and is leading in 5 more, taking its tally to 18 and crossing the majority mark on current counts. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry.

18:48 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

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, 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.

18:37 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

CPM candidate K Preman wins the Nenmara seat in Kerala, securing 66,521 votes to claim the constituency. Congress candidate A. Thankappan finished second with 63,216 votes, a margin of 3,305 separating the two. The seat was currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to K. Babu's term as the MLA.

18:26 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: Congress candidate A. Thankappan wins the seat

The Nenmara assembly constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. Congress candidate A. Thankappan has won the seat, bringing an end to K. Babu's term as the CPM MLA. The seat, currently held by CPM's K. Babu, now moves to the Congress column as Thankappan clinches the result in this Kerala constituency.

18:15 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on Kerala majority with 64-seat tally

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 Congress just 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

18:04 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

The result is out in Nenmara, Kerala, where CPM candidate K Preman has won the seat with 66,521 votes. Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who polled 63,216 votes, fell short by a margin of 3,305. Preman, 51, holds a single criminal case on record. The constituency's sitting legislator, K. Babu of CPM, was not among the candidates in this contest.

17:53 (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 seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.

17:42 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan wins the seat

Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan has won the Chittur assembly seat in Kerala, polling 65,325 votes to defeat ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who finished with 58,815 votes. The winning margin stood at 6,510 votes. The seat was currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

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17:31 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is leading in 10 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 the threshold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

17:20 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

The result is out in Nenmara, Kerala, where CPM candidate K Preman has won the seat with 66,521 votes. Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who polled 63,216 votes, fell short by a margin of 3,305. Preman, 51, holds a single criminal case on record. The constituency's sitting MLA, K. Babu of CPM, was not among the candidates in the final count.

17:09 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are in play and 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, bringing its tally to 19. 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 6 seats, with 5 won and 1 lead.

16:58 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Result 2026: CPM's Sumod wins with 11,910-vote margin

CPM candidate Sumod wins the Tarur seat in Kerala, polling 60,557 votes to finish well clear of Congress candidate Subramanian K C, who gathered 48,647 votes. The margin between the two stands at 11,910 votes. The seat was currently held by CPI(M)'s P.p.sumod, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, with Sumod now set to take over as the MLA from Tarur.

16:47 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, having won 42 and leading in 22 more across the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress seven seats short if current leads hold. CPM is well behind with a tally of 25, having won 19 and leading in 6. Counting continues across the state with no party yet confirmed at the majority mark.

16:36 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

The result is out from Nenmara in Kerala, where CPM candidate K Preman has won the seat with 66,521 votes. Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who polled 63,216 votes, fell short by a margin of 3,305. Preman, 51, holds a 10th Pass educational qualification and had one criminal case declared at the time of filing. The contest in this constituency ended in a close finish, with the CPM holding the seat.

16:25 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in early leads

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 enough seats to cross that threshold, with a tally of 127, comprising 3 won and 124 leading. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, all in leads and none yet declared. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 42 more, bringing its tally to 46, still 72 seats short of a majority.

16:14 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody wins the seat

Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody has won the Palakkad assembly seat in Kerala, finishing with 62,199 votes. BJP's Sobha Surendran, who had been named as the constituency's leading candidate, ended with 49,052 votes, leaving a final margin of 13,147 between the two. The seat was currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count.

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16:03 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala count

Counting across Kerala's 140 assembly seats has Congress sitting on a tally of 61, with 30 seats won and 31 more where it is currently leading. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 10 additional seats to get there. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of 25, having won 15 and leading in 10. With results still coming in, the gap between the two sides remains the defining number to watch.

15:52 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

The result is out in Nenmara, Kerala, where CPM candidate K Preman has won the seat with 66,521 votes. Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who polled 63,216 votes, fell short by a margin of 3,305. Preman, 51, holds a single criminal case on record. The seat changes hands with the sitting legislator K. Babu of CPM not returning to defend the constituency this time.

15:41 (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 trends hold. The party has a tally of 208, with 1 seat won and leads in 207 constituencies. TMC, which currently holds 1 won seat, is leading in 71 seats for a tally of 72, still well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats across the state.

15:30 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads with 6,510-vote margin

In the Chittur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan is currently leading with 65,325 votes, holding a margin of 6,510 votes over ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who has accumulated 58,815 votes so far. The seat is currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

15:19 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 19 seats and is leading in 43 more, giving it a tally of 62 seats at this stage of counting. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 9 additional seats to cross that threshold if its current leads hold. CPM has won 9 seats and is leading in 16, putting its tally at 25 seats so far.

15:08 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

The result is out in Nenmara, Kerala, where CPM candidate K Preman has won the seat with 66,521 votes. Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who polled 63,216 votes, fell short by a margin of 3,305. Preman, 51, holds a single criminal case on record. The contest in this constituency ended with a narrow but clear verdict in favour of the CPM.

14:57 (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 won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.

14:46 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan leads with 6,468-vote margin

In Chittur, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan is currently leading with 64,712 votes, holding a margin of 6,468 over ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who has accumulated 58,244 votes so far. The seat is currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

14:35 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

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 62 seats, having won 11 and leading in 51 more, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed second with a tally of 28, having won 5 and leading in 23 constituencies. Whether these leads hold will determine the final shape of the house.

14:24 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM leads as Congress trails by 3,305 votes

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's K Preman, aged 51, is currently leading with 66,521 votes, holding a margin of 3,305 over Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who has gathered 63,216 votes so far. Neither candidate holds incumbent status in this seat, making the contest a direct face-off between the two parties as votes continue to be tallied.

14:13 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 96 seats, with 2 officially declared and leads in 94 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

14:02 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads with 6,910-vote margin

In the Chittur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan is currently leading with 60,879 votes, holding a margin of 6,910 over ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who has gathered 53,969 votes so far. The seat is currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

13:51 (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 sits at 71. Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, with 4 declared wins and leads in 57 more, leaving the party 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed well behind on a tally of 26, with 1 win and 25 leads. IUML is leading in 23 constituencies, while BJP has leads in 5 seats so far.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from the numbers on the ground. CPM's K Preman, aged 51, is currently leading with 56,187 votes, holding a margin of 2,956 over Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who has gathered 53,231 votes and is trailing at this stage. The result is yet to be declared.

13:29 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance tally crosses 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 124 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the halfway threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 57 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 61 more seats needed. SPA holds leads in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to reach the majority mark. No alliance has won a seat outright as counting continues across the state.

13:18 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Result 2026: Subramanian K C of Congress Ahead of CPM's Sumod

In Tarur, Kerala, Congress candidate Subramanian K C is currently ahead in the vote count with 37,426 votes. CPM's Sumod is trailing with 48,591 votes, creating a difference of 11,165 votes in Sumod's favor. The current seat holder, CPM's P.p.sumod, is not among the top 3 candidates in the current leading positions as the counting progresses.

13:07 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats, needs 5 more for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving it just five seats short of that threshold. CPM holds leads in 21 seats. IUML is ahead in 20, while CPI is leading in six and BJP in three. The remaining seats are spread across other candidates and smaller parties.

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM leads as Congress trails by 3,356 votes

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, the count is still in progress with no result declared yet. CPM's K Preman, aged 51, is currently leading with 46,466 votes, holding a margin of 3,356 over Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who has gathered 43,110 votes so far. Neither candidate in this contest holds the incumbent tag, with the sitting seat belonging to CPM's K. Babu.

12:45 (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 leading in 94 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the threshold needed to form a government if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Results 2026: CPM's T M Sasi leads by 7,563 votes

In the Alathur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate T M Sasi is currently leading with 53,706 votes, holding a margin of 7,563 over Congress candidate K M Febin, who has gathered 46,143 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's K.d.prasenan, 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 the party 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 29 seats, trailing Congress by a significant margin at this stage. No results have been formally declared yet, and the count continues to shift as more rounds are completed across the state.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM leads Congress in Kerala seat

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. CPM's K Preman is currently leading with 32,573 votes, holding a margin of 1,934 over Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who has gathered 30,639 votes so far. The sitting MLA, K. Babu of CPM, is not among the candidates in the current count.

12:02 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 20 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly counting

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is currently leading in 20 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the halfway threshold if these leads hold. The SPA is leading in 1 seat so far, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the union territory.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Results 2026: CPM's Sumod leads with 7,399-vote margin over Congress

In the Tarur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Sumod is currently leading with 38,162 votes, holding a margin of 7,399 over Congress candidate Subramanian K C, who has accumulated 30,763 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p.sumod. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

11:41 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 24 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, leaving it 24 seats short of a majority. CPM is leading in 28 seats, needing 43 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid as counting continues.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A. Thankappan, aged 67, is currently leading the count. CPM's K Preman is trailing, with the margin between the two candidates standing at 590 votes at this stage of counting. Thankappan, who has 12 criminal cases declared, has accumulated 22,307 votes so far, while Preman has recorded 22,897 votes. The seat's incumbent, K. Babu of CPM, does not figure among the candidates in the current count.

11:20 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Results 2026: Congress leads as CPM's K. Babu watches from outside

In Nenmara, Kerala, Congress candidate A. Thankappan is currently leading the count, with CPM's K Preman trailing close behind by a margin of 502 votes. Thankappan has accumulated 18,001 votes against Preman's 18,503 total, keeping this contest tightly poised. The seat is currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A. Thankappan, aged 67, is currently leading the count with 14,071 votes. CPM's K Preman is trailing with 13,517 votes, leaving a margin of 554 votes between the two as counting progresses. The sitting seat is held by CPM's K. Babu, though neither of the two candidates in the running holds incumbent status in this contest.

10:59 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Thankappan leads by 554 votes

In Nenmara, Kerala, Congress candidate A. Thankappan is currently leading with 14,071 votes, holding a margin of 554 over CPM's K Preman, who has accumulated 13,517 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result: CPM's K Preman leads with 1,109-vote margin

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, neither candidate in this contest carries a star flag in the payload, so the update draws from constituency-level and candidate data directly. CPM's K Preman is currently leading with 9,200 votes against Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who has accumulated 8,091 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,109 votes, with counting still in progress and the result yet to be declared.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads split across alliances with no majority in sight

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Early leads show no alliance close to that threshold yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 82 seats, while SPA is leading in 72 constituencies and still needs 46 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing in the current count with leads in 38 seats, requiring 80 more to be in contention for a majority. No results have been declared so far in the state.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Results 2026: CPM's T M Sasi leads by 2958 votes

In the Alathur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate T M Sasi is currently leading with 19,564 votes, holding a margin of 2,958 over Congress candidate K M Febin, who has accumulated 16,606 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's K.d.prasenan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 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 is leading in 28. The UDF bloc holds leads in 59 seats in total, with LDF at 41. Neither front has yet crossed the halfway threshold, and UDF needs 12 more seats to reach the majority mark if these trends hold through the remaining rounds.

10:16 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Nenmara

As counting advances in Nenmara, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 6 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

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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.

Nenmara is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Alathur Lok Sabha segment. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: A. Thankappan (Congress), K Preman (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), A.N.Anurag (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena), Anvar Sadik (Social Democratic Party Of India), Radhakrishnan K (Independent), and Sankaranarayanan R (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K. Babu of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Nenmara with a margin of 28,704 votes. The runner-up was C.N. Vijayakrishnan of the CMP. K. Babu had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Nenmara 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.