Thalassery Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's Karayi Rajan wins with 20,523-vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:01:47 IST
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Thalassery Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's Karayi Rajan wins with 20,523-vote margin

Karayi Rajan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), O Nidheesh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Saju K P (Congress), A C Jalaluddheen (Social Democratic Party Of India), Rajan V P (Independent), Rajan O P (Independent), and Saju V P (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Thalassery 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. Thalassery is a General constituency. In 2021, Adv. A. N. Shamseer of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Thalassery in 2026.
09:53 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala as counting progresses across 140 seats
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 52 constituencies, putting it ahead of the LDF, which holds leads in 44 seats. The magic number to form a government stands at 71, meaning UDF still needs 19 more seats to reach that mark, while LDF requires 27. Others are leading in the remaining 16 seats, keeping the count fluid at this stage.
09:44 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Thalassery, 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.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result: CPM's Karayi Rajan leads with a comfortable margin
In the Thalassery constituency of Kerala, CPM's Karayi Rajan is currently leading the count with 5,691 votes, holding a margin of 2,881 over Congress candidate Saju K P, who has gathered 2,810 votes so far. Rajan, 68, is ahead as counting continues in this seat, with the result yet to be declared.
09:34 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results 2026: O Nidheesh's BJP tally being counted in Thalassery
O Nidheesh, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Thalassery May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:33 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: CPM's Karayi Rajan leads with a margin of 2881
In Thalassery, Kerala, CPM candidate Karayi Rajan is currently leading with 5,691 votes, holding a margin of 2,881 over Congress candidate Saju K P, who has gathered 2,810 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. A. N. Shamseer, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
09:24 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Thalassery is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 7 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress ahead with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind in 33. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 37 more seats to get there and CPM needs 38. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
09:14 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Assembly Election Results 2026: Thalassery among Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies May 4
Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Thalassery'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.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result: Incumbent Shamseer's seat sees early contest
In Thalassery, counting is under way and the sitting CPM legislator Adv. A. N. Shamseer is not among the candidates reflected in the early count. Congress candidate Saju K P, a graduate with one criminal case on record, is among those in the early running in this Kerala constituency. SDPI's A C Jalaluddheen, 64, is also part of the contest as counting progresses through the initial rounds.
09:04 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: Congress' stake in May 4 Thalassery count
The Congress has fielded Saju K P in Thalassery. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result: SDPI's Jalaluddheen leads as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Thalassery constituency of Kerala, where SDPI candidate A C Jalaluddheen is currently leading. Congress candidate Saju K P is also among those in contention at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. A. N. Shamseer, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
08:54 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Thalassery are now being counted. With 7 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
08:44 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: Reading the rounds: what Thalassery's count is showing
In Thalassery, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
08:34 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: How is A C Jalaluddheen faring? Watching the Thalassery count
A C Jalaluddheen, contesting on a Social Democratic Party Of India ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Thalassery May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:24 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: Reading the lead: what counting trends mean in Thalassery
As counting progresses in Thalassery, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.
08:14 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: Social Democratic Party Of India in the Thalassery contest
The Social Democratic Party Of India has fielded A C Jalaluddheen in Thalassery. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:04 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: Where Thalassery fits in Kerala's counting day picture
Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Thalassery is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
07:54 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Thalassery
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Thalassery, 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 Thalassery.
07:44 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: Thalassery's 2026 winner — the count will decide
With the count now under way in Thalassery, 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.
07:34 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: 3 independents contesting Thalassery — their tally to watch
3 independent candidates are also in the fray in Thalassery — including Rajan V P, Rajan O P, Saju V P. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:24 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results 2026: The 7 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Thalassery include Karayi Rajan (CPM), O Nidheesh (BJP), Saju K P (CONG), and A C Jalaluddheen (SDPI) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
07:14 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s Thalassery candidate and the 2026 count
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Karayi Rajan in Thalassery. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:04 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Thalassery's count progresses
Candidates representing CPM, BJP, CONG, SDPI, IND are contesting in Thalassery 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.
06:54 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Thalassery should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:44 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: Has Thalassery's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Thalassery, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Adv. A. N. Shamseer of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
06:34 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Thalassery
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded O Nidheesh in Thalassery. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:24 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: At the counting centre: how Thalassery's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Thalassery, 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.
06:14 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Thalassery, 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.
06:04 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Thalassery
As counting advances in Thalassery, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 7 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
05:54 (IST) May 04
Thalassery Election Results: Saju K P (CONG) awaits the round-wise verdict
Saju K P, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Thalassery May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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.
Thalassery is a General constituency in Kerala. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Karayi Rajan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), O Nidheesh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Saju K P (Congress), A C Jalaluddheen (Social Democratic Party Of India), Rajan V P (Independent), Rajan O P (Independent), and Saju V P (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. A. N. Shamseer of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Thalassery. round-by-round trends from Thalassery 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.