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Thavanur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy wins the seat

Adv. V S Joy (Congress), Ravi Thelath (Bharatiya Janata Party), Abdul Jaleel S/O Kadheeja (Social Democratic Party Of India), Abdu...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:46 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 sharply varied 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 seats that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress-led alliance is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat assembly. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, for a tally of 60. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins confirmed, giving it a tally of 55. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 105 seats with 10 declared, putting their tally at 115, just 3 short of the majority mark at this stage. West Bengal, with a majority mark of 148 in its 294-seat house, sees BJP leading in 168 constituencies with 11 declared, a tally of 179 that crosses the threshold if those leads are sustained. 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 the state. In Puducherry, where 16 seats decide the majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has already won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, putting its tally at 18 and crossing the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry.

18:48 (IST), May, 04

Congress needs 7 more seats to reach Kerala majority mark

Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, with 54 seats won and leads in 10 more, leaving the party 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly. CPM sits well behind on a tally of 25, having won 20 seats and leading in 5. Counting is still in progress across several constituencies.

18:37 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy wins the seat

Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy has won the Thavanur assembly seat in Kerala, polling 79,661 votes to secure the constituency. Independent candidate Dr. K T Jaleel finished second with 65,014 votes, leaving a final margin of 14,647 between the two. The seat was currently held by Independent's Dr.k.t.jaleel, and the result brings an end to his term as the MLA.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result 2026: BJP's Ravi Thelath wins the seat

The Thavanur assembly constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. BJP candidate Ravi Thelath wins the seat, bringing the result to a close in this Kerala segment. The seat was currently held by Independent's Dr.k.t.jaleel, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Dr.k.t.jaleel's term as the MLA.

18:16 (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 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 already declared and 2 leads still in progress.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Results 2026: IUML's Thangal leads with a margin of 52,216 votes

In Kottakkal, Kerala, IUML's Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading with 97,225 votes, extending a comfortable advantage over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who is trailing at 45,009 votes. The margin between the two stands at 52,216 votes as counting continues. Thangal, the sitting MLA for this constituency, is seeking to hold the seat for IUML with counting still under way.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on Kerala majority as CPM slips sharply

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64 — just seven short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in five, leaving it at a tally of 25. Counting is still in progress across several constituencies, keeping the final picture open at this stage.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy wins the seat

In Thavanur, Kerala, the result is now declared. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy has won the seat, polling 79,661 votes to finish ahead of Independent candidate Dr. K T Jaleel, who secured 65,014 votes. The winning margin stands at 14,647 votes. Jaleel, a 58-year-old doctorate holder contesting as an Independent, could not hold ground against the 40-year-old Joy in what turned out to be a decisive finish in this Kerala constituency.

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17:32 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Tirur Election Result 2026: IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen holds seat with 24,137-vote margin

IUML candidate Kurukkoli Moideen wins the seat in Tirur, Kerala, polling 106,108 votes to secure a comfortable return to the assembly. The 66-year-old sitting MLA, currently held by IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen, fended off CPM's V.Abdurahiman, who finished with 81,971 votes. The final margin between the two stood at 24,137 votes, bringing Moideen's second consecutive hold on this constituency to a close count.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress has won 48 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 16 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 that 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.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy wins the seat

In Thavanur, Kerala, the result is now declared. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy has won the seat, polling 79,661 votes to secure the constituency. Dr. K T Jaleel of the Independent camp finished behind, gathering 65,014 votes. The winning margin between the two stood at 14,647 votes. Joy, 40, holds a graduate professional qualification and clinched the seat for Congress in this Kerala constituency.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitutes the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents have cumulatively reached a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared wins and leads in 110 more, touching the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, comprising 7 won and 50 leading, and still needs 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA, with no seats declared yet, is leading in 55 constituencies for a tally of 55, requiring 63 more to cross the halfway line.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Tirur Election Results 2026: IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen leads with a margin of 23,724 votes

In the Tirur constituency of Kerala, counting is currently underway with IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen holding a lead of 23,724 votes over CPM's V.Abdurahiman. Moideen, who is 66 years old and the sitting MLA from this seat, has accumulated 103,553 votes so far, while V.Abdurahiman stands at 79,829. The seat is currently held by IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen, who is looking to retain it as counting continues.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62 seats so far. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 9 additional seats to cross that threshold. CPM, by contrast, has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, placing its tally at 25. Counting continues across the state with the final picture still taking shape.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy wins the seat

In Thavanur, Kerala, the result is now declared. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy has won the seat, polling 79,661 votes to secure a margin of 14,647 over Independent candidate Dr. K T Jaleel, who finished with 65,014 votes. Joy, 40, holds a graduate professional degree and clinches the Thavanur assembly constituency for Congress in what turned out to be a decisive finish.

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16:04 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has a combined tally of 22 seats — 12 won and 10 leading — which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leading.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Results 2026: Thangal leads with a margin of 43,199 votes

In the Kottakkal constituency of Kerala, IUML's Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is leading with 77,920 votes, holding a margin of 43,199 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has gathered 34,721 votes and is currently trailing. Thangal, 65, a postgraduate and the sitting MLA from this seat, is looking to retain the constituency as counting continues.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 11 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is currently the front-runner with a tally of 60 seats, having won 24 and leading in 36 more, leaving the party 11 seats short of a majority if the current picture holds. CPM stands at a tally of 26, with 11 seats won and 15 leads in hand. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate wins the seat

The result is in from Thavanur in Kerala. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy has won the seat, polling 79,661 votes to defeat Independent candidate Dr. K T Jaleel, who finished with 65,014 votes. The winning margin stands at 14,647 votes. Jaleel, a doctorate holder who contested as an Independent, could not hold off the Congress challenge in this Kerala constituency.

15:20 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 4 declared wins and leads in 95 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Results 2026: Thangal holds a commanding lead over CPM rival

In Kottakkal, Kerala, the sitting IUML MLA Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is leading the count with 50,053 votes, currently holding off a challenge from CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has gathered 20,803 votes. The margin between the two stands at 29,250 votes as counting continues. Thangal, 65, is a postgraduate and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for the IUML.

14:58 (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 is out in front with a tally of 62 seats, having won 15 and leading in 47 more, leaving the party nine seats short of a majority if those leads hold. CPM is placed well behind on a tally of 25, with 7 seats won and 18 leads in hand.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate leads as counting progresses

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy is leading with 79,380 votes, holding a margin of 14,576 over Independent candidate Dr. K T Jaleel, who has gathered 64,804 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 193 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 193 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Tanur Election Results 2026: IUML's P K Navas leads with 19,381-vote margin

In the Tanur constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P K Navas is currently leading with 64,817 votes, holding a margin of 19,381 over Independent candidate Mohamed Sameer T Thiruthiyil House, who has accumulated 45,436 votes. The seat is currently held by NSC's V.abdurahiman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

14:14 (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 is out in front with a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54 more, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM holds a tally of 28, with 3 won and 25 leads. Whether these numbers hold will determine the final shape of the house.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy is currently leading with 79,380 votes, holding a margin of 14,576 over Dr. K T Jaleel of Independent, who has gathered 64,804 votes so far. The seat remains closely watched as the final numbers continue to come in.

13:52 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, giving it a tally of 23. 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 Puducherry.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Ponnani Election Result 2026: Congress leads CPM by 5,489 votes

In the Ponnani constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate K.P Noushad Ali is currently leading with 44,870 votes, holding a margin of 5,489 over CPM's Adv.M.K Sakkeer, who has gathered 39,381 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's P Nandakumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 8 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 61 constituencies and has won 2, giving it a tally of 63 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, the party needs 8 more seats to cross that threshold if these leads hold. CPM, meanwhile, has a tally of 24, with 1 won and 23 leads, leaving it well short of the majority mark at this stage of counting.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate leads as counting continues

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the count as it stands tells its own story. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy, 40, is leading with 67,707 votes, holding a margin of 14,033 over Independent candidate Dr. K T Jaleel, who has gathered 53,674 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, early leads are shaping an interesting picture. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 122 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, while SPA is further back with a tally of 45 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Ponnani Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in Kerala

In the Ponnani constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate K.P Noushad Ali is currently leading with 29,928 votes, holding a margin of 2,854 votes over CPM's Adv.M.K Sakkeer, who has tallied 27,074 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P Nandakumar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 13 more seats for majority

Congress is currently leading in 58 of Kerala's 140 assembly seats, putting it 13 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, the next significant party in the count, is leading in 21 seats at this stage. IUML is ahead in 17 constituencies, while BJP is leading in four. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Update: Congress Candidate Faces Setback

In Kerala's Thavanur constituency, Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy is currently trailing behind BJP's Ravi Thelath. As the vote count progresses, Joy has secured 50,394 votes, while Thelath has garnered 7,635. Neither candidate is the incumbent in this election. With the counting still underway, Adv. V S Joy, a graduate professional facing seven criminal cases, continues to be a focal point as the results for this Kerala seat are finalized.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

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

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 180 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Tirur Election Result 2026: IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen leads with 8,478-vote margin

In Tirur, Kerala, counting is still underway and IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen is currently leading with 26,754 votes, holding an 8,478-vote margin over CPM's V.Abdurahiman, who has accumulated 18,276 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Kurukkoli Moideen, who is looking to retain it as the numbers continue to come in from this constituency.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 64 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, while CPM trails with leads in 29. At the alliance level, UDF holds the broader advantage with leads in 64 seats, against LDF's 42. Neither front has yet crossed the majority threshold, with UDF needing 7 more seats and LDF requiring 29 to reach 71.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate leads in Kerala seat

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy holds a commanding lead with 38,809 votes, while BJP's Ravi Thelath is trailing at 5,427 votes, a gap of 33,382 votes separating the two. The incumbent, Dr. K.T. Jaleel, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

11:42 (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 leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Results 2026: IUML's Thangal leads with a margin of 9570 votes

In Kottakkal, Kerala, IUML's Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal is currently leading with 15,177 votes, holding a margin of 9,570 over CPM's Preethi Konchath, who has gathered 5,607 votes so far. Thangal, who holds the seat at present, is looking to retain the constituency as counting continues. Counting is still underway and no final result has been declared yet.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 47 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, putting it ahead of CPM, which holds leads in 27 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress still needs 24 more seats to be on course for a majority. CPM needs 44. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate leads with a commanding margin

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy is currently trailing behind no one at the top, holding 28,796 votes against BJP's Ravi Thelath who has gathered 3,830 votes. Adv. V S Joy, a graduate professional with seven criminal cases on record, is firmly ahead in this contest as counting continues. The margin between the two candidates currently stands at 24,966 votes, with results yet to be declared.

11:00 (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 157 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 100 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.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Kottakkal Election Result 2026: CPM's Preethi Konchath leads early in Kottakkal

Early counting trends from Kottakkal in Kerala show CPM candidate Preethi Konchath holding a lead at this stage. Independent candidate Mohamed Rafi is also among those reflecting a leading position in the early count. The seat is currently held by IUML's Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the picture is expected to sharpen as more rounds are completed.

10:48 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count

Candidates representing CONG, BJP, SDPI, IND are contesting in Thavanur 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.

10:39 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 71-seat majority mark in sight

Early counting trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front, leading in 45 constituencies. CPM is currently leading in 27 seats, leaving it 44 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. Congress itself needs 26 more seats to cross that mark. With no results declared yet, the count remains fluid across the state.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 140: how Thavanur contributes to Kerala's tally

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

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Thavanur Election Result: Congress candidate leads in Kerala seat

In the Thavanur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy is trailing as per candidate status in the payload, while BJP's Ravi Thelath is noted as the leading candidate at the constituency level. The seat continues to be closely watched as votes are tallied across rounds. --- Let me redo this properly following Case 1 (no star candidate, constituency-level facts only, 58–62 words, no vote totals, no runner-up):

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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.
Thavanur is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Ponnani Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 74.38% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adv. V S Joy (Congress), Ravi Thelath (Bharatiya Janata Party), Abdul Jaleel S/O Kadheeja (Social Democratic Party Of India), Abdul Jaleel K T S/O Moideen K T (Independent), and K T Jaleel (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K. T. Jaleel of the Independent won Thavanur with a margin of 2,564 votes. The runner-up was Firoz Kunnumparambil of the Congress. In 2016, K.T. Jaleel of the Independent had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Thavanur 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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