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Ottapalam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's Premkumar holds seat with 26,777-vote margin

Adv. K. Premkumar (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), K.P Rajeesh (Bahujan Samaj Party), Major Ravi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Mu...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:03:03 IST

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19:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Assam and Puducherry, BJP ahead in West Bengal

Across four state assemblies, counting is producing sharply divergent pictures. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the 234-seat assembly requires 118 for a majority. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, for a tally of 60. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 105 seats and have won 10, putting their tally at 115, still 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. West Bengal, the largest of the four contests with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading in 168 constituencies with 11 seats won, giving it a tally of 179, enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has won 2 seats 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 16 seats decide a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, taking its tally to 18 and crossing the majority mark if those leads hold. 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.

18:50 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, having won 54 and leading in 10 more across the 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority. That puts the party just 7 seats short of that mark at this stage of counting. CPM, in second place, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25.

18:40 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result 2026: CPM's Premkumar holds seat with 26,777-vote margin

CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the Ottapalam seat in Kerala, securing 75,362 votes to retain the constituency he currently holds. Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma finished second with 48,585 votes, leaving a final margin of 26,777 votes between the two. Premkumar, 46, a graduate professional, successfully defended the seat, continuing his tenure as the sitting MLA for Ottapalam.

18:30 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Results 2026: CPM's Adv. K. Premkumar holds the seat

The result is in from Ottapalam in Kerala. CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat, retaining the constituency he had previously won. The seat was currently held by CPM's Adv. K. Premkumar, and he has now secured it once again, continuing his presence in the Kerala assembly from this constituency.

18:20 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala count

With counting still under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 — just seven short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and leads in five others for a tally of 25. The gap between the two principal parties remains wide as the final rounds come in.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM incumbent Adv. K. Premkumar holds seat

The result is in from Ottapalam in Kerala. CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat, retaining it with a margin of 26,777 votes over Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma, who polled 48,585 votes. Premkumar, 46, a graduate professional and sitting legislator, secured 75,362 votes to seal a comfortable victory in this constituency.

17:57 (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 mark if those leads hold. The party has won 11 seats so far and is currently leading in 168 more, bringing its tally to 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds the seat with 16,517-vote margin

CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the Shornur seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,583 votes to secure a comfortable victory. Congress candidate P.Harigovindan came in second with 54,066 votes, leaving a margin of 16,517 votes between the two. The seat was currently held by CPI(M)'s P. Mammikutty, who has now successfully defended his position in this Kerala constituency.

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17:35 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently 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 has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM incumbent Adv. K. Premkumar retains seat

The result is in from Ottapalam in Kerala. CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat, holding on to the constituency he previously represented. The incumbent polled 75,362 votes, finishing 26,777 votes ahead of Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma, who secured 48,585 votes and has lost the contest.

17:13 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118

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 the state with a tally of 116, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 106 more, leaving them just 2 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA holds a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52, needing 59 more to reach the majority. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 seats and yet to open its won-seats count.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds the seat with 16,517-vote margin

CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the Shornur seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,583 votes to secure the constituency. Congress candidate P.Harigovindan came in second with 54,066 votes, leaving a final margin of 16,517 votes between the two. The seat was currently held by CPM's P. Mammikutty, who has now retained it, continuing his presence in the Shornur assembly.

16:51 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress has won 42 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 22 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 19 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM incumbent Adv. K. Premkumar holds the seat

The result is in from Ottapalam in Kerala. CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat, retaining it as the sitting member with a margin of 26,777 votes over Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma, who polled 48,585 votes. Premkumar, 46, a graduate professional, secured 75,362 votes to close out the contest comfortably in this Kerala constituency.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority. BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the trends hold, with a tally of 203 seats — comprising 6 won and 197 seats where it is leading. TMC has a tally of 86, with 1 seat won and leads in 85 others, leaving it well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

Thrithala Election Result 2026: Congress candidate V T Balram clinches victory

V T Balram, the Congress candidate, has emerged victorious in the Thrithala assembly seat in Kerala. He secured 76,427 votes, defeating CPM's M B Rajesh by a margin of 8,385 votes. Rajesh, who garnered 68,042 votes, came in second. This win marks the end of M. B Rajesh's tenure as the CPM MLA for the seat, which was previously held by him.

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16:08 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 30 seats and is leading in 31 more, giving it a tally of 61 seats as counting continues. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 10 additional seats to cross that threshold. CPM has won 15 seats and is leading in 10, putting its tally at 25. No party has secured a majority at this stage of counting.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM incumbent Adv. K. Premkumar holds the seat

The result is in from Ottapalam in Kerala. CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat, retaining the constituency he previously held. The incumbent polled 75,362 votes, finishing 26,777 votes ahead of Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma, who secured 48,585 votes and has lost the contest.

15:46 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 142 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 141 constituencies and have won 1, giving them a combined tally of 142 seats, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 45 seats with no wins confirmed yet, placing its tally at 45, still 73 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39 more for a tally of 43, trailing the current pace with 75 seats still needed to reach 118.

15:36 (IST), May, 04

Pattambi Election Result 2026: Muhassin leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Pattambi constituency of Kerala, sitting CPI MLA Muhammed Muhassin is currently leading the count with 80,062 votes. Congress candidate T. P. Shaji is trailing with 70,620 votes, leaving a margin of 9,442 votes between the two at this stage of counting. Muhassin, who currently holds the seat, is looking to extend his tenure as the constituency's representative with results still being tallied.

15:25 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently the front-runner with a tally of 61 seats — 20 declared wins and leads in 41 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if the current picture holds. CPM, meanwhile, has won 11 seats and is leading in 14 others, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage of counting.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat

The result is in from Ottapalam in Kerala. CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar has won the seat, retaining it with a margin of 26,910 votes over Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma, who polled 47,980 votes. Premkumar, 46, a graduate professional and sitting legislator from the constituency, finished with 74,890 votes to secure a comfortable victory.

15:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 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 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats, needing 68 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

Pattambi Election Result 2026: Muhassin leads as counting continues in Kerala

In Pattambi, CPI's Muhammed Muhassin is currently leading the count with 80,062 votes, holding a margin of 9,442 over Congress candidate T. P. Shaji, who has accumulated 70,620 votes so far. Muhassin, who is the sitting MLA for this Kerala constituency, is pressing ahead as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by CPI's Muhammed Muhassin, and his lead at this stage keeps him well placed in the ongoing tally.

14:40 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading the count with a tally of 84 seats, having won 13 and leading in 71 more, placing it just 10 seats short of the 71-seat majority mark. The LDF holds a tally of 38, with 8 won and 30 leading. Congress, the largest single party in the house so far, has a tally of 61, while CPM sits at 27. Counting continues across the state.

14:30 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM incumbent Adv. K. Premkumar leads the count

In Ottapalam, Kerala, the sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar is currently leading the count as results continue to come in. Premkumar, who holds the seat for the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is ahead with counting still under way in this constituency. No result has been declared yet from Ottapalam.

14:18 (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 currently leading in 198 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 77 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

14:07 (IST), May, 04

Pattambi Election Result 2026: Muhassin leads as counting progresses in Kerala seat

In the Pattambi constituency of Kerala, CPI's Muhammed Muhassin is currently leading the count with 75,443 votes. The sitting MLA is holding his ground ahead of Congress candidate T. P. Shaji, who has accumulated 66,388 votes so far. Muhassin's present margin over Shaji stands at 9,055 votes, with the result yet to be declared.

13:56 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 13 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently the front-runner, leading in 54 constituencies and having won 4, giving it a tally of 58 seats and leaving it 13 short of a majority. CPM holds a tally of 28, with 1 won and 27 leading, needing 43 more seats to reach that threshold.

13:45 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM incumbent Premkumar leads with 26,910-vote margin

In the Ottapalam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way and the sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar is currently leading with 74,890 votes against Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma, who is trailing at 47,980 votes. The margin between the two stands at 26,910 votes, with the result yet to be declared.

13:34 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 189 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 189 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats, still needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

Pattambi Election Result 2026: CPI's Muhassin leads over Congress rival by 6,888 votes

In the Pattambi constituency of Kerala, CPI's Muhammed Muhassin is currently leading with 63,123 votes, holding a margin of 6,888 over Congress candidate T. P. Shaji, who has accumulated 56,235 votes so far. Muhassin, who currently holds the seat as the sitting MLA, is defending his position as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPI's Muhammed Muhassin, and results are yet to be declared.

13:12 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with Congress currently leading in 64 constituencies and sitting just 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 23 seats at this stage. No seats have been declared yet. IUML is ahead in 21 seats, while BJP holds leads in 4 constituencies as the count continues.

13:02 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: Incumbent CPM candidate leads by 27122 votes

In the Ottapalam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar is currently leading with 67,404 votes, holding a margin of 27,122 over BJP's Major Ravi, who has accumulated 40,282 votes so far. Premkumar, 46, a graduate professional and the incumbent from this seat, is ahead as tallying continues.

12:50 (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 currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 181 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats, also entirely in leads at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats.

12:40 (IST), May, 04

Mannarkad Election Results 2026: IUML's Samsudheen leads with a margin of 16,970 votes

In Mannarkad, Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen is currently leading with 53,274 votes, holding a margin of 16,970 over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who has gathered 36,304 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Advocate. N. Samsudheen, and counting is still underway as the final picture in this constituency continues to take shape.

12:29 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 23 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 48 constituencies, leaving it 23 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is trailing with leads in 29 seats and needs 42 more to reach that mark. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.

12:18 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM incumbent leads as counting progresses

In the Ottapalam assembly constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 27,122 votes over BJP's Major Ravi, who is trailing with 40,282 votes against Premkumar's 67,404. Premkumar, 46, a graduate professional with two criminal cases on record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party has a tally of 175 seats, all of them leads at this stage of counting, putting it 27 seats past the majority mark on current trends. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Pattambi Election Result 2026: Muhassin leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Pattambi constituency of Kerala, sitting CPI MLA Muhammed Muhassin is currently leading the count with 40,801 votes. Congress candidate T. P. Shaji is trailing with 38,585 votes, leaving a margin of 2,216 votes between the two as counting progresses. Muhassin, who currently holds the seat, is looking to retain his position with the result yet to be declared.

11:46 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, giving it a tally of 47 seats so far. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning the party still needs 24 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM is leading in 28 seats at this stage. No results have been declared yet as the count continues.

11:36 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: Incumbent CPM candidate leads in Kerala seat

In the Ottapalam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar holds the lead at this stage, keeping the seat in play for the left. Voters in this Kerala segment are watching closely as the final tally takes shape.

11:26 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with TMC trailing by 33 seats

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, leaving it just 3 seats short of the majority mark. TMC is trailing with a tally of 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach the majority threshold. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

11:15 (IST), May, 04

Thrithala Election Result 2026: Congress's V T Balram leads with 2186-vote margin

In the Thrithala constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate V T Balram is currently leading with 14,761 votes, holding a margin of 2,186 over CPM's M B Rajesh, who has tallied 12,575 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's M. B Rajesh. Counting is still underway, and the final result is yet to be declared.

11:05 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 20 more seats for majority

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front with leads in 51 constituencies, leaving the party 20 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is currently leading in 27 seats. With no results declared yet and counting still under way, the picture remains fluid across the state.

10:55 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result: Incumbent CPM candidate leads in Kerala seat

In the Ottapalam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar is currently leading in the seat, continuing to hold an edge as votes are tallied. The final outcome for this Kerala assembly constituency is awaited.

10:45 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark so far

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 95 seats, still 23 short of that threshold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 64 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. NDA holds a tally of 37 seats, requiring 81 additional seats to cross the majority line. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage of counting.

10:35 (IST), May, 04

Malampuzha Election Result 2026: CPM's A Prabhakaran leads with 5,640-vote margin

In Malampuzha, Kerala, CPM candidate A Prabhakaran is currently leading the count with 16,055 votes, holding a margin of 5,640 over BJP's C Krishnakumar, who has accumulated 10,415 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPM's A. Prabhakaran, who is also the candidate reflecting at the top of the count as results continue to come in from this constituency.

10:30 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Elections 2026: Part of the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment

Ottapalam falls under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Palakkad area as counting advances.

10:24 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 28 more seats for majority

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front with leads in 43 constituencies, while CPM is currently leading in 28. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 28 more seats to get there. CPM, trailing by 15 seats on current leads, requires 43. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

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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.

Ottapalam is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 75.76% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adv. K. Premkumar (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), K.P Rajeesh (Bahujan Samaj Party), Major Ravi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Muhammed Asharaf V.H (Independent), Sasi P.K S/O Krishnankutty (Independent), and P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. K. Premkumar of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Ottapalam with a margin of 15,152 votes. The runner-up was P. Sarin of the Congress. In 2016, P. Unni of the CPM had won the seat with a margin of 16,088 votes. round-by-round trends from Ottapalam 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.