Dharmadom Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CM Pinarayi Vijayan wins

Kerala Election Results 2026: 13 ministers lose in sweeping defeat

A total of 13 cabinet ministers from the LDF lost their seats, underlining the depth of the electoral setback and voter anger against the government.

Kerala Result 2026: Women representation dips slightly in new Assembly

The new Kerala Assembly will have 11 women MLAs, slightly fewer than the previous House, indicating a marginal decline in representation.

Kerala Election Results 2026: Congress-led UDF storms back to power after a decade

The Congress-led UDF has swept the Kerala Assembly elections, winning 102 out of 140 seats and ending 10 years of Left rule. The decisive mandate signals strong voter support for change.

Dharmadam Result 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan wins big, but Left suffers statewide rout

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan secured a comfortable victory in Dharmadam with a margin of over 19,000 votes. However, his personal win contrasts sharply with the CPI(M)-led LDF’s heavy defeat across Kerala, marking a dramatic political shift in the state.

Dharmadom Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CM Pinarayi Vijayan wins

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

Across four states going to the count, the picture is taking shape though no majority has been formally confirmed anywhere yet. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69 more, comfortably crossing the majority mark on current trends. Congress and its allies are at a tally of 22, all leads, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in the state. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in Tamil Nadu with a tally of 115, still 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. In West Bengal, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat assembly, with a tally of 179 comprising 11 won and 168 leads. TMC trails with a tally of 106, having won 2 and leading in 104. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly on current tallies, with 13 seats won and 5 leads giving it a tally of 18. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leads, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in the union territory.

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress is on course to cross the majority mark in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 64 seats — 54 declared wins and 10 leads — leaving the party just 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of 25, with 20 seats won and 5 leads. Counting is still in progress and no party has secured a majority yet.

Dharmadam Election Result 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan leads Congress rival by 19,247 votes

In Dharmadam, Kerala, CPM's sitting MLA Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 85,614 votes, holding a margin of 19,247 over Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has accumulated 66,367 votes so far. Vijayan, 82, is contesting from the constituency he currently holds, and counting remains in progress with the result yet to be declared.

Dharmadam Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses

In Dharmadam, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed is currently leading as counting continues in this closely watched constituency. The seat is currently held by CPM's Pinarayi Vijayan, who serves as the sitting MLA. With results still being tallied, Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed's lead marks a notable development in Dharmadam as the final picture continues to take shape.

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

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 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.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 19,247-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 85,614 votes, holding a margin of 19,247 over Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has gathered 66,367 votes so far. Vijayan, 82, a 12th Pass holder with six criminal cases on record, is contesting from this seat as the sitting legislator. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays just out of reach

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared wins and leads in 105 constituencies, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA is at 55 leading seats with no wins declared so far. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD candidate P K Praveen wins by narrow margin

RJD candidate P K Praveen has won the Kuthuparamba seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,448 votes to edge out IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who secured 69,162 votes. The margin between the two stood at just 1,286 votes. The seat was currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is leading in 10 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 the threshold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, putting its tally at 25. Counting across Kerala's 140 constituencies is still under way.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 19,247-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 85,614 votes, holding a margin of 19,247 over Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has gathered 66,367 votes so far. Vijayan, 82, who has 6 criminal cases declared, is contesting from the same seat he currently holds. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

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 trends hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD candidate P K Praveen wins by narrow margin

RJD candidate P K Praveen has won the Kuthuparamba seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,448 votes to edge out IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who polled 69,162 votes. The margin between the two was a slender 1,286 votes. The seat was currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

Congress closes in on Kerala majority with 64-seat tally

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting continues across the remaining constituencies.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 19,247-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 85,614 votes, holding a margin of 19,247 over Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has gathered 66,367 votes so far. Vijayan, 82, has six criminal cases on record and holds an educational qualification of 12th Pass. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

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. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads.

Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD candidate P K Praveen wins by narrow margin

RJD candidate P K Praveen has won the Kuthuparamba seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,448 votes to edge out IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who polled 69,162 votes. The margin between the two stood at just 1,286 votes. The seat was currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

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

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 19,247-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 85,614 votes, holding a margin of 19,247 over Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has gathered 66,367 votes so far. Vijayan, 82, a 12th Pass holder with six criminal cases on record, is contesting from this seat as the sitting legislator. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and leads in 3, for a tally of 5, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads.

Azhikode Election Result 2026: Kareem Cheleri of IUML holds a slim lead

The vote count is still ongoing in Kerala's Azhikode constituency, and it's IUML candidate Adv. Kareem Cheleri who's currently ahead. Cheleri, 63, has secured 64,602 votes to date, putting him in front in what's proving to be a very tight race. Trailing him is CPM's K. V. Sumesh, who has received 64,951 votes, meaning the difference between them is a mere 349 votes. The current MLA for this seat is CPM's K V Sumesh, but he's not currently in the top 3 positions being reported.

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting across Kerala's 140 constituencies is still under way.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 19,247-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 85,614 votes. The 82-year-old, who holds six criminal cases on record, is ahead of Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has accumulated 66,367 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 19,247 votes, with counting still in progress and the result yet to be declared.

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 trends hold. The party has won 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, bringing its tally to 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, for a tally of 106, trailing by 73 seats on current counts. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.

Kannur Election Results 2026: Congress leads as sitting MLA trails by 18,551 votes

In the Kannur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv.T.O. Mohanan is currently leading with 70,620 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress (Secular)'s Ramachandran Kadannappalli, who is trailing in the count with 52,069 votes. The margin between the two stands at 18,551 votes, with counting still in progress.

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, putting its tally at 64 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority. That leaves Congress seven seats short of the mark. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in five, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 19,247-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading the count with 85,614 votes. The 82-year-old, who holds 6 criminal cases on record, is holding off a challenge from Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has accumulated 66,367 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 19,247 votes, with counting still in progress and the result yet to be declared.

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 trends hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

Irikkur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Sajeev Joseph retains the seat

Congress candidate Adv. Sajeev Joseph has won the Irikkur assembly seat in Kerala, securing a second term as the sitting MLA. He polled 90,895 votes, finishing 42,426 votes ahead of KEC(M) candidate Adv. Mathew Kunnappally, who received 48,469 votes. Adv. Sajeev Joseph, 53, holds a graduate professional degree and continues to represent Irikkur for Congress.

Congress closes in on Kerala majority with 64-seat tally

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party seven seats short if current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, for a tally of 25. Counting is still in progress across the state.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 19,247-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 85,614 votes, holding a margin of 19,247 over Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has gathered 66,367 votes so far. Vijayan, 82, who has six criminal cases on record, is a 12th pass and has represented this seat before. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

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, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.

Kuthuparamba Election Result 2026: RJD candidate P K Praveen wins by narrow margin

RJD candidate P K Praveen has won the Kuthuparamba seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,448 votes to edge out IUML's Jayanthi Rajan, who polled 69,162 votes. The winning margin stood at just 1,286 votes, making it one of the tighter finishes in the constituency. The seat was currently held by LJD's K.p. Mohanan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

Congress closes in on Kerala majority with 64-seat tally

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, bringing its tally to 64. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still in progress across several constituencies.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 19,247-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 85,614 votes, holding a margin of 19,247 over Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has gathered 66,367 votes so far. Vijayan, 82, a 12th pass holder with six criminal cases on record, is contesting from his home seat as the sitting legislator. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

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 currently leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6 seats, with 5 won and 1 seat where counting is still in progress.

Kannur Election Result 2026: Congress leads as sitting MLA trails in count

In the Kannur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv.T.O. Mohanan is currently leading with 70,620 votes, holding a margin of 18,551 over the second-placed candidate. The seat is currently held by Congress (Secular)'s Ramachandran Kadannappalli, who is trailing at 52,069 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is producing a commanding picture for Congress, which has won 45 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 64. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress just 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage of counting.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 18,437-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, sitting CPM legislator Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 84,504 votes against Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has accumulated 66,067 votes so far. The 82-year-old incumbent, contesting on a CPM ticket, holds a margin of 18,437 votes at this stage of counting. Vijayan carries six criminal cases on record and holds a Class 12 educational qualification. Counting in Dharmadam is still under way.

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, where 16 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats outright and is leading in 9 more, giving it a combined tally of 22. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, taking its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5, with 4 seats won and 1 lead.

Kannur Election Result: Congress leads as sitting MLA trails in count

In the Kannur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv.T.O. Mohanan is currently leading with 70,485 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress (Secular)'s Ramachandran Kadannappalli, who is trailing in the count with 51,955 votes. The margin between the two stands at 18,530 votes as counting continues in this Kerala constituency.

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Congress has won 33 seats and is currently leading in 29 more, giving it a tally of 62 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has a tally of 25, with 17 seats won and 8 leads in hand, placing it well behind in the count at this stage.

Dharmadam Election Result: Pinarayi Vijayan leads with 12,703-vote margin

In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading the count with 76,672 votes to his name. The 82-year-old, who holds 6 criminal cases on record, is pitted against Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who is trailing at 63,969 votes. The margin between the two stands at 12,703 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

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 trends hold. The party has won 4 seats and is leading in 213 more, giving it a tally of 217. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 62, bringing its tally to 63. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.

Mattannur Election Results 2026: CPM's V K Sanoj leads by 14,414 votes

In Mattannur, Kerala, CPM candidate V K Sanoj is leading with 78,788 votes, holding a margin of 14,414 over Congress candidate Chandran Thillankeri, who has gathered 64,374 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by CPM's K K Shailaja Teacher, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way.

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Congress holds a tally of 61 seats in Kerala, with 22 seats won and 39 more where it is currently leading, leaving it 10 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly. CPM is placed well behind on a tally of 25, having won 11 and leading in 14. Counting continues across the state with no party yet at the majority mark.