Perinthalmanna Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML’s Najeeb Kanthapuram wins by 32,431 vote margin
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Perinthalmanna Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML’s Najeeb Kanthapuram wins by 32,431 vote margin

Najeeb Kanthapuram (Indian Union Muslim League), Adv. K.P Baburaj (Bharatiya Janata Party), V.P Mohammed Haneefa (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Abdul Najeeb S/O Mohamed (Independent), Abdul Najeeb S/O Veerappu (Independent), Najeeb (Independent), Mohammed Haneefa P S/O Alavi (Independent), and Haneefa (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Perinthalmanna 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. Perinthalmanna is a General constituency under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Najeeb Kanthapuram of the Indian Union Muslim League won the seat by just 38 votes. The 2016 winner was Manjalamkuzhi Ali of the IUML. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Perinthalmanna in 2026.
15:37 (IST) May 05
Perinthalmanna Assembly Election Results 2026: IUML’s Najeeb Kanthapuram wins by 32,431 vote margin
In Perinthalmanna, Najeeb Kanthapuram of IUML secured a decisive victory, polling 1,04,888 votes and defeating CPI(M)’s VP Mohammed Haneefa by a margin of 32,431 votes. BJP’s Adv KP Baburaj finished third with 7,240 votes, as the constituency delivered an emphatic mandate in favour of IUML.
18:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
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, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53, and needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from leads, and requires 63 additional seats to cross the majority threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Mankada Election Result 2026: IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali holds the seat with a commanding margin
IUML candidate Manjalamkuzhi Ali wins the seat in Mankada, Kerala, securing 110692 votes against Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who finished with 65083 votes. The margin between the two stands at 45609 votes. Ali, who is 73 years old, was the sitting MLA for this constituency, and his victory means the seat remains with IUML, with the incumbent successfully defending his position in the final count.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Congress closes in on Kerala majority as CPM struggles
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-seat majority mark. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and leads in five, leaving it with a tally of 25. Counting is still under way, and whether Congress crosses the threshold will depend on how the remaining leads settle.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: Najeeb Kanthapuram leads with 32,431-vote margin
In Perinthalmanna, Kerala, the incumbent IUML candidate Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading the count with 1,04,888 votes. CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa is trailing at 72,457 votes, putting the margin between the two at 32,431. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
17:34 (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 currently 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 or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Nilambur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath wins by 54,851 votes
The Nilambur assembly seat in Kerala has returned a decisive verdict. Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath has won the constituency with 113,586 votes, defeating Independent candidate U Sharafali, who secured 58,735 votes. The winning margin stands at 54,851 votes. The seat was currently held by Independent's P.V. Anvar, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
17:12 (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 — 48 declared wins and 16 seats where it is currently leading. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM, the principal rival, has a tally of 25, with 20 seats won and 5 where it is leading.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: IUML incumbent leads by 32431 votes
In Perinthalmanna, Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Incumbent IUML candidate Najeeb Kanthapuram is leading with 104888 votes, holding a margin of 32431 over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who has accumulated 72457 votes and is trailing at this stage of the count.
16:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the trends hold, with a tally of 200 seats — comprising 8 declared wins and leads in 192 constituencies. TMC has a tally of 84, with 1 won seat and leads in 83. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats in West Bengal.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Nilambur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath wins by 54,851 votes
The Nilambur assembly seat in Kerala has returned a decisive verdict. Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath wins the seat with 113,586 votes, defeating Independent candidate U Sharafali, who secured 58,735 votes. The winning margin stands at 54,851 votes. The seat was currently held by Independent's P.V. Anvar, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count with 62-seat tally, needs 9 more for majority
Counting is still underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress holds the strongest position so far, with 36 seats won and leads in 26 more, putting its tally at 62 and leaving it 9 seats short of a majority. CPM has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage of counting.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: IUML incumbent Najeeb Kanthapuram leads by 32431 votes
In Perinthalmanna, Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting IUML legislator Najeeb Kanthapuram, 50, is leading the contest with 104888 votes, building a margin of 32431 over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who has accumulated 72457 votes so far. Kanthapuram, a graduate professional, is defending the seat he currently holds as the constituency's incumbent representative.
16:07 (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 sits at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, giving it a combined tally of 22 seats that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads in hand.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Results 2026: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with a margin of nearly 30,000 votes
In Vengara, Kerala, IUML candidate K.M. Shaji is currently leading with 95,180 votes, building a margin of 29,906 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who stands at 65,274 votes. The seat is currently held by IUML's P.K. Kunjhalikutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Kerala constituency.
15:44 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still in progress, with Congress holding a tally of 61 seats, having won 24 and leading in 37 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current trends hold. CPM is well behind with a tally of 25, having won 12 and leading in 13 constituencies across the state.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: IUML incumbent leads in Kerala seat
In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting IUML legislator Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 32,329 votes over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who is trailing with 71,130 votes against Kanthapuram's 1,03,459. The Perinthalmanna seat remains one to watch as the final tally comes in.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Malappuram Election Results 2026: IUML's P.K Kunhalikutty leads by 47,937 votes
In the Malappuram constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate P.K Kunhalikutty is currently leading with 73,066 votes, holding a margin of 47,937 over NCP(SP)'s K.T. Mujeeb Rahman, who has gathered 25,129 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's P. Ubaidulla, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 62 seats — 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more — leaving the party just 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18. Counting is still in progress across the state.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: IUML incumbent leads in Kerala seat
In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting IUML legislator Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading with 89,649 votes, holding a margin of 30,028 over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who has accumulated 59,621 votes so far. Kanthapuram, 50, is a graduate professional and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
14:38 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 130 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 118 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 130 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 52 seats, giving it a tally of 52, and still needs 66 more seats to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 44 others, bringing its tally to 45, with 73 seats still needed to reach the majority mark.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Vengara Election Result 2026: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads with 22,577-vote margin
In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate K.M. Shaji is currently leading with 75,006 votes, holding a margin of 22,577 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has accumulated 52,429 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's P.k Kunjhalikutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set 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. CPM sits well behind on a tally of 28, with 3 won and 25 leads. IUML adds 23 to the UDF combine's overall count as the picture continues to take shape.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: IUML incumbent leads in Kerala seat
In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting IUML legislator Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading the contest, holding 84,683 votes against CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who has accumulated 55,332 votes. The margin between the two stands at 29,351 votes at this stage of counting.
13:54 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 118 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 127 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, while SPA has a tally of 46 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Nilambur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath wins by 54,851 votes
The Nilambur assembly seat in Kerala has returned a decisive verdict. Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath wins the seat with 113,586 votes, defeating Independent candidate U Sharafali, who secured 58,735 votes. The winning margin stands at 54,851 votes. The seat was currently held by Independent's P.V. Anvar, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.
13:32 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 64-seat tally, needs 7 more 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 64, having won 3 and leading in 61 constituencies, leaving it just 7 seats short of a majority. CPM, by contrast, holds a tally of 24, with 1 won and 23 leads, needing 47 more seats to reach that threshold.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: IUML incumbent leads in Kerala seat
In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting IUML legislator Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 25,657 votes over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who is trailing with 43,388 votes against Kanthapuram's 69,045. The incumbent, a 50-year-old graduate professional, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
13:10 (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 5 seats and is currently leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 24. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if these leads hold, the NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the union territory.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Malappuram Election Results 2026: P.K Kunhalikutty of IUML in a strong lead
Counting is in full swing in Malappuram, Kerala, and IUML's P.K Kunhalikutty is currently ahead in the vote count. With 57,472 votes, he's significantly out in front of BJP's Aswathi Gupthakumar, who has garnered 3,809 votes. The difference between them is a substantial 53,663 votes. The current holder of this seat is IUML's P. Ubaidulla, who isn't among the top three candidates currently showing in the leading positions.
12:48 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is a distant second with leads in 23 seats. IUML is ahead in 17 seats while BJP holds leads in 4. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: IUML incumbent leads counting in Kerala seat
In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, counting is under way with the sitting IUML legislator Najeeb Kanthapuram holding a lead at this stage. The incumbent, who holds a graduate professional degree, has accumulated 47,261 votes so far, placing him 17,163 votes ahead of CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who stands at 30,098 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
12:28 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 25 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in enough seats to cross that mark if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, all through leads, with no seats declared yet. SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in no seats at this stage in Puducherry.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Wandoor Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar leads with 15,351-vote margin
In the Wandoor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar is currently leading with 44,283 votes, holding a margin of 15,351 over CPM's Dr.K.K Damodaran, who has accumulated 28,932 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's A P Anilkumar. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
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. The UDF alliance holds leads in 64 seats and the LDF in 42, with others accounting for leads in the remaining 19. Congress needs 25 more seats to reach the majority mark if these leads hold through the final rounds.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: Najeeb Kanthapuram leads with a comfortable margin
In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, incumbent IUML candidate Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading the count with 36,808 votes, building a margin of 14,851 over his nearest rival. CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa is trailing with 21,957 votes so far. Kanthapuram, 50, holds a graduate professional degree and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, with counting still underway in this Kerala constituency.
11:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands 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 28 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Manjeri Election Results 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with 11,624-vote margin
In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is leading with 26,222 votes, holding an 11,624-vote margin over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 14,598 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, 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.
11:24 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 63 seats
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the magic number for a majority stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, making it the single largest party at this stage. CPM is leading in 28 seats. The UDF bloc holds an overall lead of 63 seats, while LDF is placed at 41. Congress still needs 25 more seats to reach the majority mark on its own.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: IUML incumbent leads counting in Kerala seat
In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting IUML legislator Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading with 20,642 votes, holding an advantage of 8,282 votes over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who has accumulated 12,360 votes so far. The race remains open as counting continues in this Kerala seat.
11:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving the party a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 102 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.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Wandoor Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar leads with 9,395-vote margin
In the Wandoor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar is currently leading with 20,892 votes, holding a margin of 9,395 votes over CPM's Dr.K.K Damodaran, who has accumulated 11,497 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's A P Anilkumar, making this contest one to watch as counting continues in this Kerala assembly segment.
10:43 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Elections 2026: How Perinthalmanna fits into the Malappuram regional picture
Perinthalmanna falls under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Malappuram area as counting advances.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 71-seat majority mark in sight
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 45 constituencies, leaving it 26 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 27 seats at this stage. The remaining leads are spread across other parties and groupings, keeping the final picture open as counting continues.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: Awaiting the count: Perinthalmanna's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Perinthalmanna, 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.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: Incumbent IUML candidate leads the count
In Perinthalmanna, Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting IUML legislator Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading the contest, holding 11,739 votes against CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who is trailing with 6,832 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,907 votes at this stage of counting.
10:23 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results: Leading in Perinthalmanna — what an early advantage signals
As counting progresses in Perinthalmanna, 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.
10:22 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still out of reach
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving it 6 seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: What Perinthalmanna's General status means for May 4 count
Perinthalmanna is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 8 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Mankada Election Result 2026: IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali leads with a 6,309-vote margin
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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.
Perinthalmanna is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Najeeb Kanthapuram (Indian Union Muslim League), Adv. K.P Baburaj (Bharatiya Janata Party), V.P Mohammed Haneefa (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Abdul Najeeb S/O Mohamed (Independent), Abdul Najeeb S/O Veerappu (Independent), Najeeb (Independent), Mohammed Haneefa P S/O Alavi (Independent), and Haneefa (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Najeeb Kanthapuram of the Indian Union Muslim League won Perinthalmanna. In 2016, K.P. Najeeb of the IUML had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Perinthalmanna 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.