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Puthukkad Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: CPM's K K Ramachandran wins by 2,853 votes

CPM's K K Ramachandran has won the seat. Jayakrishnan P N (Aam Aadmi Party), Parameswaran A (Nagesh) (Bharatiya Janata Party), P C...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 16:52:33 IST

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16:52 (IST), May, 04

NDA, BJP lead across Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal

Across four states going to the polls, counting is well underway with leads shaping up sharply in Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA has won 20 seats and is leading in 77 more, giving it a tally of 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 21 constituencies with no seats won so far, leaving their tally at 21. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 50, for a tally of 57, while NDA is leading in 55 with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to take their tally to 118 in Tamil Nadu, touching the majority mark if those leads hold. West Bengal, with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading the count with 8 seats won and 192 leads, putting its tally at 200, well past the majority threshold on current trends. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, for a tally of 84. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 9 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 7 more, giving it a tally of 20. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 seats won and 3 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 in Puducherry.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count with a tally of 63 seats

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 40 seats and is leading in 23 more, putting its tally at 63 — just 8 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM has won 19 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 25. IUML has won 9 and is leading in 14, while BJP is leading in 3 seats with no wins so far.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result 2026: CPM's K K Ramachandran wins by 2,853 votes

CPM candidate K K Ramachandran wins the Puthukkad seat in Kerala, polling 63,136 votes to edge out Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who secured 60,283 votes. The margin of victory stands at 2,853 votes in what turned out to be a closely contested finish. The seat was currently held by CPI(M)'s K.k. Ramachandran ahead of this election.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result 2026: K K Ramachandran wins the seat for CPM

The result is in from Puthukkad in Kerala. CPM candidate K K Ramachandran has won the seat, retaining it for the Left. The constituency was currently held by CPM's K K Ramachandran, and he has now secured another term, holding on to Puthukkad for the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in what is a significant outcome for the party in this Kerala assembly segment.

16:06 (IST), May, 04

Chalakkudy Election Results 2026: BSP's Mangalappilly Ahead, Congress Incumbent Behind

In Chalakkudy, Kerala, the BSP candidate, M S Asokan Mangalappilly, is currently in the lead with 577 votes. Meanwhile, the Congress incumbent, Saneeshkumar Joseph, is trailing, with 63,061 votes counted so far. The seat is presently held by Congress's Saneeshkumar Joseph, who is running in this election but is currently behind in the initial vote count. The counting process for this constituency is still ongoing.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Counting is still under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress has won 27 seats and is leading in 34 more, giving it a tally of 61 and leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM has won 14 and is leading in 11, putting its tally at 25. No party has crossed the majority mark yet.

15:44 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM candidate K K Ramachandran wins the seat

The counting in Puthukkad, Kerala, is done and done decisively. CPM candidate K K Ramachandran wins the seat with 63,136 votes, holding off Congress candidate K M Baburajan who finished with 60,283 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,853 votes, making it a closely fought finish in this Kerala constituency.

15:33 (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 has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 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. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.

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15:23 (IST), May, 04

Kaipamangalam Election Result 2026: CPI's K.K. Valsaraj wins by 9,944 votes

In Kaipamangalam, Kerala, the result is now declared. CPI candidate K.K. Valsaraj wins the seat with 65,448 votes, defeating Congress candidate T.M. Nazar, who polled 55,504 votes. The winning margin stands at 9,944 votes.

15:11 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with majority mark in sight

Congress is currently the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, holding a tally of 62 seats — 16 declared wins and leads in 46 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if the current trends hold. CPM sits well behind with a tally of 25, having won 8 and leading in 17 constituencies across the state.

15:00 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads in Kerala seat

In the Puthukkad constituency of Kerala, CPM's K K Ramachandran is currently leading the count with 58,315 votes, holding a margin of 2,329 over Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who has accumulated 55,986 votes so far. The result in this seat is yet to be declared, with counting still in progress.

14:49 (IST), May, 04

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

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 83 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.

14:38 (IST), May, 04

Nattika Election Result 2026: CPI's Geethagopi leads with 7,093-vote margin

In the Nattika constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate Geethagopi is currently leading with 58,979 votes, holding a margin of 7,093 over Congress candidate Adv. Sunil Laloor, who has accumulated 51,886 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Congress is currently leading the count in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 62 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 52 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current trends hold. CPM, the closest rival, has a tally of 28, with 5 wins and leads in 23 constituencies, needing 43 seats to reach that threshold.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads over Congress rival

In the Puthukkad constituency of Kerala, CPM's K K Ramachandran is currently leading the count with 58,315 votes, holding a margin of 2,329 over Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who has gathered 55,986 votes so far. The race remains close as counting continues, with neither side yet in a position to claim the seat.

14:05 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 148, BJP is currently leading in 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 76 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

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13:54 (IST), May, 04

Irinjalakkuda Election Result 2026: Kerala Congress's Unniyadan leads by 6,899 votes

In the Irinjalakkuda constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress candidate Adv. Thomas Unniyadan is currently leading with 55,637 votes, holding a margin of 6,899 over CPM's Dr. R. Bindu, who has accumulated 48,738 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 64-seat tally, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is out in front with a tally of 64, having won 4 and leading in 60. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 24, winning 1 and leading in 23. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 7 more seats to cross it. No party has reached that threshold yet as results continue to come in.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads by narrow margin

In Puthukkad, Kerala, counting is still under way and CPM's K K Ramachandran holds a slender lead with 49,238 votes. Congress candidate K M Baburajan is trailing close behind at 48,926 votes, leaving a margin of just 312 votes between the two. The contest remains tight as results are yet to be declared in this Kerala constituency.

13:21 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Results 2026: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads by a narrow 312 votes

In Puthukkad, Kerala, CPM's K K Ramachandran is currently leading with 49,238 votes, holding a slender margin of 312 over Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who has gathered 48,926 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's K.k. Ramachandran. Counting is still underway and the contest remains extremely close at this stage.

13:10 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count with 65 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is out in front with leads in 65 constituencies, leaving it just six seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is a distant second, leading in 21 seats. IUML holds leads in 20 seats while BJP is showing leads in four. No wins have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: Congress candidate K M Baburajan leads by 1,313 votes

In the Puthukkad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate K M Baburajan is currently leading with 42,862 votes, holding a margin of 1,313 over CPM's K K Ramachandran, who has gathered 41,549 votes so far. The 64-year-old graduate has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and the result in this seat is yet to be declared.

12:48 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result 2026: Congress leads by a narrow 442 votes

In Puthukkad, Kerala, Congress candidate K M Baburajan is currently leading with 38,362 votes, holding a slender margin of 442 over CPM's K K Ramachandran, who has accumulated 37,920 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM's K K Ramachandran trails Congress rival

In Puthukkad, Kerala, counting has thrown up a close contest with Congress candidate K M Baburajan currently leading on 34,043 votes. The CPM's K K Ramachandran, the sitting legislator from this constituency, is trailing behind by 797 votes with a total of 34,840 votes counted in his favour so far. The result in this seat is yet to be declared as counting continues.

12:28 (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 181 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:16 (IST), May, 04

Chalakkudy Election Results 2026: Congress's Saneeshkumar Joseph leads by 10,560 votes

In the Chalakkudy constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Saneeshkumar Joseph is currently leading with 35,611 votes, holding a margin of 10,560 over Kerala Congress (M)'s Adv. Biju S Chirayath, who has accumulated 25,051 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Saneeshkumar Joseph, who is contesting to retain it. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

12:06 (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 46 constituencies, while CPM is leading in 29. IUML holds leads in 17 seats and CPI in 11, with BJP leading in 5. At the alliance level, UDF is ahead in 64 seats and needs 7 more to reach the majority mark, while LDF is leading in 42 seats, still 29 short of that threshold.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads in Kerala seat

In the Puthukkad constituency of Kerala, CPM's K K Ramachandran is currently leading the count with 23,238 votes, holding a margin of 1,077 votes over Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who has accumulated 22,161 votes so far. The result in this seat is yet to be declared as counting continues.

11:44 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 15 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. The SPA is leading in 2 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

Irinjalakkuda Election Result 2026: Kerala Congress's Unniyadan leads by 4,962 votes

In Irinjalakkuda, Kerala Congress candidate Adv. Thomas Unniyadan is currently leading with 36,637 votes, holding a margin of 4,962 over CPM's Dr. R. Bindu, who has accumulated 31,675 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 63 seats

With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is leading in 46 constituencies, making it the single largest party at this stage. CPM is leading in 28 seats. At the alliance level, UDF holds leads in 63 seats while LDF is ahead in 41. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning UDF needs 8 more seats and LDF requires 30 more to reach a governing majority if these leads hold.

11:13 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads with 2,733-vote margin

In the Puthukkad constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM's K K Ramachandran currently leading the race. The 58-year-old has accumulated 16,566 votes so far, placing him 2,733 votes ahead of Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who stands at 13,833 votes. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this seat.

11:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, NDA is currently leading in 77 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 31 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

10:58 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Elections 2026: How Thrissur is tracking Puthukkad's result

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

10:53 (IST), May, 04

Chalakkudy Election Results 2026: Saneeshkumar Joseph leads with 5,092-vote margin

In the Chalakkudy constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Saneeshkumar Joseph is currently leading with 17,611 votes, holding a margin of 5,092 over Kerala Congress (M)'s Adv. Biju S Chirayath, who has accumulated 12,519 votes so far. Joseph, who currently holds the seat, is ahead as counting progresses, though the result is yet to be declared.

10:48 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Elections 2026: Puthukkad and the Thrissur Lok Sabha connection

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

10:42 (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 45 constituencies, while CPM is currently leading in 27. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 26 more seats to get there. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state, and the race to 71 remains very much open at this stage.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Results: Independents in the fray: Puthukkad's non-party contestants

1 independent candidate is also in the fray in Puthukkad — including Anifa V K. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

10:32 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads in Kerala seat

In the Puthukkad constituency of Kerala, CPM's K K Ramachandran is currently leading the count with 8,671 votes, holding a margin of 2,059 over Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who has gathered 6,612 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Puthukkad fits into the broader picture

Puthukkad is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 6 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

10:22 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings with counting still in progress

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118, no alliance has yet crossed the threshold as counting continues. SPA holds the lead with a tally of 75 seats, still needing 43 more to reach a majority. NDA is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, requiring 77 more to get there. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 69 seats at this stage.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Results: Counting day focus: P C Pushpakaran of Bahujan Samaj Party

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

10:12 (IST), May, 04

Chalakkudy Election Results 2026: Saneeshkumar Joseph leads with 840-vote margin

In the Chalakkudy constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Saneeshkumar Joseph is currently leading with 4,021 votes, holding an 840-vote margin over KEC(M)'s Adv. Biju S Chirayath, who has tallied 3,181 votes so far. Joseph, who currently holds the seat, is ahead as counting continues, though the result is yet to be declared.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Results 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build

At the designated counting centre for Puthukkad, 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.

10:02 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads Kerala count, majority mark still out of reach

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is underway with UDF holding a lead in 55 constituencies against LDF's 43, while others account for 15 seats in play. The majority mark stands at 71. Congress is leading in 40 seats and CPM in 29, with IUML at 12 and CPI at 11. UDF needs 16 more seats to reach the majority mark, and LDF needs 28.

09:58 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Puthukkad's count concludes

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Puthukkad, 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 Puthukkad.

09:51 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads in Kerala seat

In the Puthukkad constituency of Kerala, CPM's K K Ramachandran is currently leading the count with 4,630 votes, holding a margin of 1,499 votes over Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who has gathered 3,131 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this Kerala seat.

09:48 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Result 2026: K M Baburajan's CONG tally being counted in Puthukkad

K M Baburajan, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Puthukkad May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:41 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Election Results 2026: CPM's K K Ramachandran leads with 1,499-vote margin

In Puthukkad, Kerala, CPM candidate K K Ramachandran is currently leading with 4,630 votes, holding a margin of 1,499 over Congress candidate K M Baburajan, who has accumulated 3,131 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's K.k. Ramachandran, and counting remains in progress with no result declared yet.

09:38 (IST), May, 04

Puthukkad Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Puthukkad counts its 2026 votes

In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.k. Ramachandran of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Puthukkad with a margin of 27,353 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

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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.
Puthukkad is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Thrissur Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 200,930 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 77.74% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Jayakrishnan P N (Aam Aadmi Party), Parameswaran A (Nagesh) (Bharatiya Janata Party), P C Pushpakaran (Bahujan Samaj Party), K M Baburajan (Congress), K K Ramachandran (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), and Anifa V K (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.k. Ramachandran of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Puthukkad with a margin of 27,353 votes. The runner-up was Sunil Anthikad of the Congress. In 2016, C. Raveendranath of the CPM had won the seat with a margin of 38,478 votes. round-by-round trends from Puthukkad 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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