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

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:03:04 IST

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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), Muhammed Asharaf V.H (Independent), Sasi P.K S/O Krishnankutty (Independent), and P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Ottapalam 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. Ottapalam is a General constituency under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Adv. K. Premkumar of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won by a margin of 15,152 votes. The 2016 winner was P. Unni of the CPM. The 2021 turnout was 75.76%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Ottapalam in 2026.

10:20 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: The independent factor in Ottapalam's count

3 independent candidates are also in the fray in Ottapalam — including Muhammed Asharaf V.H, Sasi P.K S/O Krishnankutty, P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

10:14 (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 sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar holding a lead of 2,446 votes over his nearest rival. Premkumar, who is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, has accumulated 15,034 votes so far as tallying continues across the constituency.

10:10 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results 2026: How and when Ottapalam's 2026 result will be officially confirmed

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Ottapalam, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Ottapalam.

10:04 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Result 2026: CPM's Premkumar leads by a razor-thin margin

In Ottapalam, Kerala, the sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar is currently holding the lead with 10,234 votes, with counting still under way. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. K. Premkumar, who is defending it in this election. Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma is trailing close behind with 10,219 votes, leaving a margin of just 15 votes between the two at this stage.

10:00 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: Kerala's Assembly count and Ottapalam's contribution

As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Ottapalam'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.

09:54 (IST) May 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front with leads in 38 constituencies, while CPM is placed second with leads in 31 seats. The magic number to form a government stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 33 more seats to get there and CPM needs 40. Counting remains in progress across the state, with no party having crossed the majority mark yet.

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09:50 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: The counting hall in Ottapalam — round by round

At the designated counting centre for Ottapalam, 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.

09:44 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM incumbent leads in Kerala seat

Counting is underway in Ottapalam, one of the 140 assembly constituencies in Kerala, and the sitting CPM legislator Adv. K. Premkumar is currently leading the race. Premkumar, who holds the seat, is seeking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared in Ottapalam at this stage.

09:40 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: Bahujan Samaj Party's Ottapalam candidate and the 2026 count

The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded K.P Rajeesh in Ottapalam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:33 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results 2026: Sitting CPM MLA leads as counting progresses

In the Ottapalam constituency of Kerala, sitting CPM MLA Adv. K. Premkumar is currently leading the count, with the seat he presently holds remaining in play as votes continue to be tallied. The constituency, currently held by CPM's Adv. K. Premkumar, sees the incumbent ahead while Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma trails behind in the ongoing count.

09:30 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: K.P Rajeesh of Bahujan Samaj Party

K.P Rajeesh, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ottapalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:23 (IST) May 04

Congress leads CPM by one seat in early Kerala count

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. Neither party is anywhere near the majority mark at this stage, with Congress needing 37 more seats and CPM requiring 38 to get there. No seats have been declared yet across the state.

09:20 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: Major Ravi's BJP tally being counted in Ottapalam

Major Ravi, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Ottapalam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:12 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Result: Counting underway in Kerala seat

In Ottapalam, one of Kerala's closely watched constituencies, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. The sitting legislator, Adv. K. Premkumar of CPM, is in the contest as the incumbent representative of this seat. Early trends are still taking shape, and the final picture from Ottapalam is expected to emerge as counting progresses through the day.

09:10 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Elections 2026: Palakkad region watches the Ottapalam count

Ottapalam, which falls under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Ottapalam's result will be part of the broader Palakkad-area picture.

09:02 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Result: CPM's Premkumar leads as counting progresses

In the Ottapalam constituency of Kerala, sitting MLA Adv. K. Premkumar of CPM is currently leading the count. Premkumar, who is 46 years old and holds a graduate professional degree, is the incumbent for this seat. BSP's K.P Rajeesh is also among those leading at this stage of counting. With vote totals yet to reflect a decisive margin, the contest in Ottapalam remains in its early phase.

09:00 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Who is watching the Ottapalam count most closely

Candidates representing CPM, BSP, BJP, IND are contesting in Ottapalam 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.

08:50 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results 2026: 2021's runner-up and May 4 count in Ottapalam

In 2021, P. Sarin of the Congress was the runner-up in Ottapalam. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

08:40 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Assembly Election Results 2026: Ottapalam's result in Kerala's 140-seat Assembly count

Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Ottapalam'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.

08:30 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: The Kerala count and Ottapalam's piece of the puzzle

As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Ottapalam's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

08:20 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Ottapalam

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Major Ravi in Ottapalam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:10 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Ottapalam contest

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Adv. K. Premkumar in Ottapalam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:00 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: Inside the counting hall: how Ottapalam's votes are tallied

In Ottapalam, 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.

07:50 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: Ottapalam awaits the count's verdict

With the count now under way in Ottapalam, 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.

07:40 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: How Ottapalam's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Ottapalam, 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.

07:30 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: Polling done, counting begun — Ottapalam's result awaited

Votes cast in Ottapalam 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.

07:20 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: When counting ends in Ottapalam — reading the result

The votes being counted in Ottapalam 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.

07:10 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Elections 2026: Early leads in Ottapalam — what they really mean

Early trends from Ottapalam should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

07:00 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results: How Ottapalam's 2026 margin will compare with 2021

The 2021 election in Ottapalam was won with a margin of 15,152 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

06:50 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results 2026: How the vote count is taking shape in Ottapalam

Votes cast in Ottapalam are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Ottapalam.

06:37 (IST) May 04

Ottapalam Election Results 2026: Meet the candidates in the Ottapalam count

Key candidates contesting in Ottapalam include Adv. K. Premkumar (CPM), K.P Rajeesh (BSP), Major Ravi (BJP), and Muhammed Asharaf V.H (IND) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

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.

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