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Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI's Ajayaprasad wins by 21,529 votes

C. Ajayaprasad (Communist Party of India), Jose Saranath (Bahujan Samaj Party), Noushad Younus (Indian Union Muslim League), Nedum...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:24 IST

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19:01 (IST), May, 04

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

Across four state assemblies, counting is producing varied pictures at this stage. In Assam, where 126 seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 64, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 seats and leading in 69 more, comfortably crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22, all from leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, where 234 seats are contested and 118 are needed for a majority, SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads. NDA trails with a tally of 55, all from leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to put their tally at 115, just 3 short of the majority mark, though no majority is confirmed at this stage. West Bengal, the largest of the four with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading in 168 seats with 11 won, giving it a tally of 179 that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, comprising 2 won seats and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 in the state. In Puducherry, where just 30 seats are in play and 16 are needed for a majority, NDA has won 13 seats and leads in 5 more for a tally of 18, crossing the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry.

18:48 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress is the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 64 seats — 54 declared wins and 10 leads — leaving it just 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind with a tally of 25, comprising 20 wins and 5 leads. Counting is still in progress, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

18:37 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result 2026: CPI's Ajayaprasad wins by 21,529 votes

CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat in Punalur, Kerala, securing 71,944 votes to clinch a decisive victory. IUML's Noushad Younus finished second with 50,415 votes, leaving a margin of 21,529 between the two. The seat was currently held by CPI's P S Supal, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Supal's term as the CPI MLA.

18:26 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result 2026: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat

The Punalur assembly constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat, securing the result for the Communist Party of India. The seat was currently held by CPI's P S Supal, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Supal's term as the CPI MLA.

18:15 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more in Kerala, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, putting its tally at 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

18:04 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI wins as counting ends

The Punalur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat, polling 71,944 votes to defeat IUML's Noushad Younus, who finished with 50,415 votes. The winning margin stands at 21,529 votes. The sitting legislator P S Supal of the CPI did not contest this time, making Ajayaprasad the party's choice to defend the seat, a task he has now accomplished.

17:53 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and holds leads in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in the state.

17:42 (IST), May, 04

Chadayamangalam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Naseer leads by 7,486 votes

In Chadayamangalam, Kerala, Congress candidate M. M. Naseer is currently leading with 68,281 votes, holding a margin of 7,486 over CPI's J. Chinchurani, who has gathered 60,795 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPI's J. Chinchurani, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

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17:32 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

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 set at 71, the party needs 7 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25, well short of the majority mark.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad wins by 21,529 votes

The result is in from Punalur in Kerala. CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat with 71,944 votes, finishing 21,529 votes ahead of IUML's Noushad Younus, who polled 50,415 votes. Ajayaprasad, 59, who carries one criminal case on record, secured the constituency for the CPI. The incumbent, P S Supal, was not among the candidates in the final count.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in the state.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Pathanapuram Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala wins the seat

Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala has won the Pathanapuram assembly seat in Kerala, polling 68,275 votes to defeat Kerala Congress (B)'s K B Ganesh Kumar, who finished with 59,965 votes. The winning margin stood at 8,310 votes. The seat was currently held by Kerala Congress (B)'s K.b. Ganesh Kumar, with this result bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

16:47 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress has won 42 seats and is currently leading in 22 more, giving it a tally of 64 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning the party needs 7 additional seats to cross that threshold if its current leads hold. CPM has won 19 seats and is leading in 6, putting its tally at 25 at this stage of counting.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat

The Punalur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat, closing out the contest with 71,944 votes against IUML's Noushad Younus, who finished with 50,415 votes. The winning margin stands at 21,529 votes, bringing the curtain down on what proved to be a decisive finish in this Kerala assembly segment.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to cross that threshold. With 3 seats won and leads in 124 more, their combined tally stands at 127, already past the majority mark, though no majority is confirmed by declared results alone. NDA is leading in 57 seats with no wins yet, giving it a tally of 57 and still needing 61 more to reach 118. SPA has won 4 seats and holds leads in 42, placing its tally at 46, with 72 seats still needed to touch the majority mark.

16:14 (IST), May, 04

Kollam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate wins seat from CPM

Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna has won the Kollam assembly seat in Kerala, polling 63,416 votes to defeat CPM's S. Jayamohan by a margin of 16,830 votes. Jayamohan finished with 46,586 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's M Mukesh, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to M Mukesh's term as the CPM MLA.

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16:04 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count with 61-seat tally, needs 10 more for majority

Congress is out in front in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 61 seats — 30 declared wins and 31 seats where it currently leads. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if the current picture holds. CPM sits at a tally of 25, with 15 won and 10 leads. Counting across the state is still in progress.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat

In Punalur, the result is now declared. CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat with 71,944 votes, finishing 21,529 votes ahead of IUML's Noushad Younus, who polled 50,415 votes. Ajayaprasad, 59, who holds a criminal case record of one, secured the constituency for CPI in what turned out to be a clear margin victory in this Kerala seat.

15:42 (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 the current leads hold. The party has a tally of 208, with 1 seat won and leads in 207 constituencies. TMC, trailing at this stage, has a tally of 72, with 1 seat won and leads in 71 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Chadayamangalam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Naseer leads CPI's Chinchurani by 5,791 votes

In Chadayamangalam, Kerala, Congress candidate M. M. Naseer is currently leading with 60,187 votes, holding a margin of 5,791 over CPI's J. Chinchurani, who has gathered 54,396 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's J. Chinchurani, who finds herself trailing in the ongoing count. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.

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, with a tally of 62 seats — 19 declared wins and leads in 43 more — leaving the party 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, the principal rival, holds a tally of 25, with 9 seats won and 16 leads. Counting continues across the state with no party yet at the majority mark.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat

The Punalur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat, polling 71,944 votes to defeat IUML's Noushad Younus, who finished with 50,415 votes. The winning margin stands at 21,529 votes. Ajayaprasad, 59, holds a pending criminal case and is a 10th Pass by educational qualification. The result is declared and the seat goes to the Communist Party of India.

14:57 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway 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, with a tally of 97 seats — 93 seats where it is currently leading and 4 already won. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Kunnathur Election Result 2026: RSP's Ullas Kovur leads with a margin of 22270 votes

In Kunnathur, Kerala, RSP candidate Ullas Kovur is currently leading with 70,425 votes, building a margin of 22,270 over the nearest rival. Sitting MLA Kovoor Kunjumon, contesting on a KRSP(LM) ticket, is trailing with 48,155 votes, with counting still under way in this constituency. The seat is currently held by Independent's Kovoor Kunjumon.

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 holds the top position 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 sits well behind 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.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat

The result is in from Punalur in Kerala. CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad wins the seat with 71,944 votes, finishing ahead of IUML's Noushad Younus, who polled 50,415 votes. The winning margin stands at 21,529 votes. Ajayaprasad, 59, who has a 10th Pass educational qualification and one criminal case on record, secures the constituency for the Communist Party of India.

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 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, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Kollam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna wins the seat

Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna has won the Kollam assembly seat in Kerala, securing 63,416 votes to finish 16,830 votes ahead of CPM's S. Jayamohan, who polled 46,586 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's M Mukesh, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to M Mukesh's term as the CPM MLA.

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 stands 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. No party has crossed the majority mark so far in this count.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad leads with a margin of 21313 votes

In the Punalur constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is told through the numbers alone. CPI's C. Ajayaprasad is leading with 67,692 votes, while IUML's Noushad Younus is trailing at 46,379 votes, putting the current margin at 21,313 votes. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings cross the halfway mark in early leads

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 124 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 57 seats, trailing well behind the halfway mark and needing 61 more to reach a majority. SPA holds leads in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to be in contention for a majority. No alliance has won a seat outright as counting continues across the state.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Pathanapuram Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads by 5,685 votes

In Pathanapuram, Kerala, Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala is leading with 52,298 votes, holding a margin of 5,685 over Kerala Congress (B)'s K B Ganesh Kumar, who has accumulated 46,613 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by Kerala Congress (B)'s K.b. Ganesh Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:07 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats as counting progresses

Congress is currently leading in 66 of Kerala's 140 assembly seats, putting it just five seats short of the 71 needed for a majority, if these leads hold. CPM is trailing considerably with leads in 21 constituencies. IUML adds 20 more to the count, while BJP is leading in 3 seats. With no seats declared yet, the final picture in Kerala is still taking shape.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Assembly Election Results: CPI takes a wide lead of over 20,000 votes

C Ajayaprasad of the Communist Party of India consolidates a strong lead of 20,551 votes over Noushad Younus of the Indian Union Muslim League in the Punalur constituency. Thirteen of 16 rounds of voting are now over.

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad leads with a margin of 20551 votes

In the Punalur constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. CPI's C. Ajayaprasad, aged 59, is currently leading with 59,993 votes, holding a margin of 20,551 over IUML's Noushad Younus, who has gathered 39,442 votes so far. Ajayaprasad, who has one criminal case on record, is keeping the CPI ahead in this seat as tallying continues.

12:46 (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 the leads hold. The party's tally stands at 180 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats, also entirely in leads at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Kottarakkara Election Results 2026: CPM's Balagopal leads by 1,153 votes

In Kottarakkara, Kerala, CPM candidate K.N. Balagopal is currently leading with 25,497 votes, holding a margin of 1,153 over Congress candidate Adv.P. Aisha Potty, who has accumulated 24,344 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's K N Balagopal, who is also the candidate in the running here.

12:24 (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 by 17 in the current count. No results have been declared yet, and the numbers remain in motion as tallying continues across the state.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad leads with 14,398-vote margin

In the Punalur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way and CPI's C. Ajayaprasad is currently leading the race with 46,146 votes. The 59-year-old candidate holds a margin of 14,398 votes over IUML's Noushad Younus, who has gathered 31,748 votes so far and remains in the trailing position as the final tally continues to come in.

12:03 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Kundara Election Results 2026: Congress leads with a margin of 13,161 votes

In Kundara, Kerala, Congress candidate P. C. Vishnunadh is currently leading with 35,476 votes, holding a margin of 13,161 over CPM's S. L. Sajikumar, who has gathered 22,315 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's P.c.vishnunadh, who is also the leading candidate in the present count. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.

11:42 (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 that threshold. CPM is leading in 28 seats, needing 43 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad holds a lead of 6355 votes

In the Punalur constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad, aged 59, is currently leading with 26,548 votes, holding a margin of 6,355 over IUML's Noushad Younus, who has gathered 20,193 votes so far. Neither candidate in this contest holds an incumbent tag, with the sitting seat belonging to the CPI.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 174 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 28 seats, while SPA is placed behind with a tally of 25 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Chadayamangalam Election Result 2026: CPI's Chinchurani leads in Kerala seat

In Chadayamangalam, CPI candidate J. Chinchurani is currently leading the count with 11,795 votes, holding a margin of 2,210 votes over Congress candidate M. M. Naseer, who stands at 14,005 votes and is trailing in the contest. The result in this Kerala constituency is yet to be declared as counting continues across the segment.

10:59 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 19 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, leaving the party 19 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 26 seats at this stage of counting. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid. IUML holds leads in 15 seats, while BJP is ahead in four constituencies across the state.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Assembly Election Results: CPI leads, IUML trails

C Ajayaprasad of the Communist Party of India takes a lead of 2,915 votes after the fourth round of counting. Noushad Younus of the INdian Union Muslim League trails.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Punalur Election Result: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad leads with 1,590-vote margin

In the Punalur constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. CPI's C. Ajayaprasad, aged 59, is currently leading with 12,654 votes, holding a margin of 1,590 votes over IUML's Noushad Younus, who has gathered 11,064 votes and is trailing at this stage. The sitting seat belongs to the CPI, with P S Supal having held it previously.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads in flux as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 118, no alliance has yet crossed the threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 82 seats, still needing 36 more to reach a majority on current tallies. SPA is leading in 72 constituencies, trailing by 10 seats in the overall count, and requires 46 more seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 38 seats, with 80 more needed to touch the majority figure. No results have been declared so far across any of the 234 seats.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Pathanapuram Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads by 973 votes

In Pathanapuram, Kerala, Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala is currently leading with 5,452 votes, holding a margin of 973 over Kerala Congress (B)'s K B Ganesh Kumar, who has accumulated 4,479 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by Kerala Congress (B)'s K.b. Ganesh Kumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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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.

Punalur is a General constituency in Kerala. A turnout of 71.79% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: C. Ajayaprasad (Communist Party of India), Jose Saranath (Bahujan Samaj Party), Noushad Younus (Indian Union Muslim League), Nedumoncavu Gopalakrishnan (Equality Party of India), K. Mahesh (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Adv. Reghunadh Kamukumchery (Twenty 20 Party). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P S Supal of the Communist Party Of India won Punalur with a margin of 37,057 votes. The runner-up was Abdurahman Randathani of the IUML. round-by-round trends from Punalur 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.