Vypin Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Tony Chammany of Congress wins Vypen by 15,648 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 16:52:35 IST
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Vypin Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Tony Chammany of Congress wins Vypen by 15,648 votes
Tony Chammany of the Indian National Congress won the Vypen constituency with 66,112 votes, defeating CPI(M) candidate Adv. M. B. Shyni by a margin of 15,648 votes. Shyni secured 50,464 votes. Twenty 20 Party candidate Anitha Thomas finished third with 13,637 votes.
Six candidates contested from Vypen in Kerala's 2026 Assembly Election: Tony Chammany (Congress), Mohandas (AAP), Adv. M. B. Shyni (CPI(M)), Anitha Thomas (Twenty 20 Party), T. C. Subrahmanyan (CPI(ML) Red Star), and Sadasivan (Independent). Votes cast across this constituency were counted, and early trends from each round were closely watched as the day unfolded.
Vypen is a General constituency under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, K.N. Unnikrishnan of CPI(M) won by a margin of 8,201 votes. The 2016 winner was S. Sharma of CPI(M). The 2021 turnout was 75.89%.
16:52 (IST) May 04
NDA, BJP lead in Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal as counting progresses
Across four states, counting is well underway and early leads are shaping up sharply. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 20 and leading in 77 more, placing it well past the majority mark on current trends. Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 21, all in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead with a tally of 118, comprising 8 won and 110 leading, touching the majority threshold on present trends. SPA trails with a tally of 57, having won 7 and leading in 50. NDA has a tally of 55, all in leads. West Bengal, with its 294-seat assembly requiring 148 for a majority, sees BJP leading with a tally of 200, having won 8 and leading in 192, crossing the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for 9 seats in the state. In Puducherry, where 16 seats decide the majority in the 30-seat house, NDA has a tally of 20, having won 13 and leading in 7, crossing the majority mark on current trends. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5, comprising 4 won and 1 leading.
16:38 (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 currently leading in 23 more, giving it a tally of 63 seats. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 8 seats short if current leads hold. CPM has won 19 and is leading in 6, for a tally of 25. IUML adds a tally of 23, while BJP is leading in 3 seats with no wins yet.
16:27 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result 2026: Tony Chammany of Congress wins Vypen by 15,648 votes
Tony Chammany of Congress won the Vypen constituency with 66,112 votes, defeating CPI(M) candidate Adv. M. B. Shyni by a margin of 15,648 votes. Shyni secured 50,464 votes. Twenty 20 Party candidate Anitha Thomas finished third with 13,637 votes.
15:33 (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 the front-runner at this stage, having won 23 seats and leading in 38 more for a tally of 61, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority if the leads hold. CPM has won 11 and is leading in 14, giving it a tally of 25 seats so far.
15:22 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: Tony Chammany leads with 14,922-vote margin
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading the count with 64,296 votes in hand. The 56-year-old graduate is ahead of CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has accumulated 49,374 votes so far, leaving a margin of 14,922 votes between the two as counting continues in this seat.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading the count with a tally of 62 seats, having won 11 and leading in 51 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current trends hold. CPM, the next significant party in the count, has a tally of 26, with 6 won and 20 leading, placing it well behind at this stage.
Vypen Election Result: Tony Chammany leads with 14,922-vote margin
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading the count with 64,296 votes to his name. The 56-year-old graduate is holding a margin of 14,922 votes over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has so far polled 49,374 votes and is trailing in second place. Counting is still underway and the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.
14:05 (IST) May 04
UDF leads Kerala count, needs 13 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. UDF holds the upper hand with a tally of 81 seats, including 7 won and 74 leading, and needs 13 more to secure a majority if these leads hold. LDF is trailing with a tally of 39, while others account for 20 seats in the lead column at this stage of counting.
13:54 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: Tony Chammany leads CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni by 13,841 votes
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading with 58,918 votes, holding a margin of 13,841 over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has gathered 45,077 votes so far. Chammany, 56, holds a graduate degree and is contesting from the general category. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in 62 Kerala seats as counting progresses
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is leading in 25 seats, while IUML holds leads in 22. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid as rounds continue.
13:10 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: Tony Chammany leads CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni by 13,841 votes
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading with 58,918 votes, holding a margin of 13,841 over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has gathered 45,077 votes so far. Chammany, 56, a graduate, is putting up a strong showing in this seat as counting continues. Neither candidate in this contest holds incumbent status in the current race.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala with 54 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 54 constituencies, putting it 17 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 23 seats at this stage. IUML holds leads in 17 seats while BJP is ahead in five. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
12:27 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: Tony Chammany leads with a margin of 9,494 votes
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading the count with 49,144 votes. The 56-year-old graduate is holding a margin of 9,494 votes over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has polled 39,650 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared in this Kerala seat.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, CPM trailing at this stage
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, putting it 24 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 28 seats, trailing Congress by a considerable margin at this point in counting. IUML holds leads in 17 seats while BJP is ahead in 5. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:44 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: Tony Chammany leads with 4,020-vote margin
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading the count with 34,664 votes to his credit. The 56-year-old graduate is holding a margin of 4,020 votes over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has accumulated 30,644 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat yet.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Congress leads in Kerala but majority mark still out of reach
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 49 seats, leaving it 22 seats short of a majority. CPM is leading in 27 constituencies at this stage. IUML is ahead in 16 seats, CPI in 10, and BJP in 5, while other candidates account for leads in the remaining seats.
11:03 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: Tony Chammany leads CPM's Shyni by 1,089 votes
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading with 26,130 votes, holding a margin of 1,089 over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has accumulated 25,041 votes. The 56-year-old Chammany, a graduate, is keeping a narrow but steady edge as counting continues in this closely contested seat.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result 2026: Shyni of CPM Edges Ahead in Tight Vypen Race
It's a nail-biter in Vypen, Kerala, as CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni is currently holding a slim lead with 21,763 votes. Trailing closely behind is Congress candidate Tony Chammany with 22,021 votes, making this one of the closest contests we're seeing in the vote count. The difference between them is a mere 258 votes.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, needs 26 more seats for majority
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 45 constituencies, leaving the party 26 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 27 seats at this stage of counting. Other parties and groupings together account for leads in 46 seats across the state, keeping the overall picture fluid as counting continues.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni is currently leading the contest with 15,260 votes, holding a margin of 1,113 votes over Congress candidate Tony Chammany, who has accumulated 14,147 votes so far. The seat's sitting legislator belongs to CPM, making this a closely watched count in the constituency.
10:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the trends hold. The party has a tally of 156 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 52 seats and would need 96 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat in the state.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results: Counting day focus: Adv. M. B. Shyni of Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Adv. M. B. Shyni, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Vypen May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Thripunithura Election Result 2026: Congress's Deepak Joy leads by 1763 votes
In the Thripunithura constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Deepak Joy is currently leading with 3,569 votes, holding a margin of 1,763 over CPM's K N Unnikrishnan, who is trailing at 1,806 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Vypen Assembly Election Results 2026: 2016, 2021, 2026: Vypen's count adds the next chapter
Vypen saw S. Sharma of the CPM win in 2016, followed by K.n. Unnikrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
10:01 (IST) May 04
Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 55 seats
Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 40 constituencies, making it the single largest party in counting so far. CPM is leading in 29 seats. On the alliance front, UDF holds leads in 55 seats while LDF is ahead in 43. With the majority mark at 71, UDF needs 16 more seats to cross that threshold as counting continues across the state.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Vypen was won with a margin of 8,201 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
09:51 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni currently leading the contest. She holds 7,827 votes, staying ahead of Congress candidate Tony Chammany, who has gathered 7,583 votes. The margin between the two stands at 244 votes, keeping this seat closely watched as the final numbers come in.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Vypen Elections 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Vypen
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Vypen, 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.
09:41 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni leads by 244 votes in Kerala
In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Adv. M. B. Shyni is currently leading with 7,827 votes, holding a margin of 244 over Congress candidate Tony Chammany, who has gathered 7,583 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still underway.
09:33 (IST) May 04
Vypen Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Vypen
Early trends from Vypen should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
09:23 (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 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind with 33. The majority mark sits at 71, meaning Congress still needs 37 more seats to get there and CPM needs 38. CPI holds leads in 10 seats and IUML in nine, with BJP showing movement in six. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Vypen Elections 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Vypen
In Vypen, 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.
09:13 (IST) May 04
Vypen Elections 2026: The journey from ballot box to result in Vypen
Votes cast in Vypen during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result: Counting underway in Kerala constituency
No candidate in the Vypen assembly segment carries a star flag in the current data, so the update draws from constituency-level facts. Counting is underway in Vypen, a Kerala constituency where the sitting legislator is K.n. Unnikrishnan of CPM. The seat is being watched as votes are tallied, with the final picture yet to emerge from this coastal Kerala segment.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Vypen Assembly Election Results 2026: Tony Chammany (CONG) awaits the round-wise verdict
Tony Chammany, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Vypen May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result 2026: Counting underway in Kerala constituency
Counting is underway in the Vypen constituency of Kerala, where Aam Aadmi Party's Mohandas is among those reflecting in the early positions. Votes are still being tallied and the picture in Vypen is expected to become clearer as counting progresses.
08:53 (IST) May 04
Vypen Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Vypen counts its 2026 votes
In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.n. Unnikrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Vypen with a margin of 8,201 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
08:43 (IST) May 04
Vypen Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 140: how Vypen contributes to Kerala's tally
Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Vypen'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.
08:33 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results: How Twenty 20 Party is positioned in Vypen
The Twenty 20 Party has fielded Anitha Thomas in Vypen. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:23 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results 2026: How is Mohandas faring? Watching the Vypen count
Mohandas, contesting on a Aam Aadmi Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Vypen May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:13 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Vypen fits into the broader picture
Vypen 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.
08:03 (IST) May 04
Vypen Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4
Votes cast in Vypen are now being counted. With 6 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
07:53 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result 2026: Voter participation in Vypen — context for the count
Vypen recorded a turnout of 75.89% in 2021. The final tally in 2026 will reveal how participation and preferences may have shifted.
07:43 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results: Congress' stake in May 4 Vypen count
The Congress has fielded Tony Chammany in Vypen. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:33 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Vypen
Votes cast in Vypen are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Vypen.
07:23 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count
In 2021, Deepak Joy of the Congress was the runner-up in Vypen. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
07:13 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Vypen
As counting advances in Vypen, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 6 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
07:03 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results: Vypen's result adds to Kerala's state-wide picture
As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Vypen's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
06:53 (IST) May 04
Vypen Election Results 2026: 6 candidates in the count May 4
Key candidates contesting in Vypen include Tony Chammany (CONG), Mohandas (AAAP), Adv. M. B. Shyni (CPM), and Anitha Thomas (TTP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
06:43 (IST) May 04
Vypen Elections 2026: Vypen's final tally — what it will reveal
The votes being counted in Vypen May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
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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.
Tony Chammany of the Indian National Congress won the Vypen constituency with 66,112 votes, defeating CPI(M) candidate Adv. M. B. Shyni by a margin of 15,648 votes. Shyni secured 50,464 votes. Twenty 20 Party candidate Anitha Thomas finished third with 13,637 votes.
Six candidates contested from Vypen in Kerala's 2026 Assembly Election: Tony Chammany (Congress), Mohandas (AAP), Adv. M. B. Shyni (CPI(M)), Anitha Thomas (Twenty 20 Party), T. C. Subrahmanyan (CPI(ML) Red Star), and Sadasivan (Independent). Votes cast across this constituency were counted, and early trends from each round were closely watched as the day unfolded.
Vypen is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 75.89% was recorded in the 2021 election.
In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.N. Unnikrishnan of CPI(M) won Vypen with a margin of 8,201 votes, defeating Congress's Deepak Joy. In 2016, S. Sharma of CPI(M) had won the seat with a margin of 19,353 votes.
The constituency's result adds to Kerala's state-wide tally across its 140 Assembly segments.
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