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Alathur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's T M Sasi wins with 8,553-vote margin

M T Chandran (Bahujan Samaj Party), K V Prasannakumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), K M Febin (Congress), T M Sasi (Communist Party of...

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 states going to the count today, the picture is taking shape seat by seat. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69 more, well past the majority mark on current trends. Congress and its allies are at a tally of 22, all leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat assembly. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA trails with a tally of 55 and no seats declared. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 115 seats, with 10 declared, still 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. West Bengal, the largest of the four contests with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading in 168 and having won 11, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 won and 104 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in the state. In Puducherry, where just 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat house, NDA has won 13 and leads in 5 more for a tally of 18, 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 account for 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, having won 54 and leading in 10 more, leaving the party just 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly. CPM sits well behind with a tally of 25, having won 20 and leading in 5. Counting is still in progress, and no party has crossed the majority mark yet.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result 2026: CPM's T M Sasi wins the seat

The Alathur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPM candidate T M Sasi wins the seat, securing the assembly segment for the party. The seat was currently held by CPM's K.d.prasenan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to K.d.prasenan's term as the MLA.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead the count

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 and 105 leads still in progress, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60 seats, comprising 7 won and 53 leading, and needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55 and requiring 63 more to cross the threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage of counting.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan wins the seat

Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan has won the Chittur assembly seat in Kerala, polling 65,325 votes to defeat ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who finished with 58,815 votes. The winning margin stood at 6,510 votes. The seat was currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

With counting still under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 — just seven short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. The remaining seats are split among other parties and independents, keeping the final picture in flux.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM candidate T M Sasi wins the seat

The Alathur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPM candidate T M Sasi has won the seat, polling 61,564 votes to defeat Congress candidate K M Febin, who secured 53,011 votes. The winning margin stands at 8,553 votes. Sasi, a 46-year-old graduate, clinches the seat for the Left in what turned out to be a direct contest between the two principal political formations in the constituency.

17:32 (IST), May, 04

NDA crosses majority mark in Puducherry with tally of 18

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 threshold if current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, bringing its tally to 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.

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17:21 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

CPM candidate K Preman wins the Nenmara seat in Kerala, securing 66,521 votes to edge out Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who finished with 63,216 votes. The margin of 3,305 votes settled a closely fought contest. The seat was currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still under way, and Congress holds the strongest position at this stage with 48 seats won and leads in 16 more, putting its tally at 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 five others, giving it a tally of 25 so far.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM's T M Sasi wins with 8,553-vote margin

The result is out from Alathur in Kerala, where CPM candidate T M Sasi wins the seat with a margin of 8,553 votes. Sasi, a 46-year-old graduate, polled 61,564 votes to finish ahead of Congress candidate K M Febin, who secured 53,011 votes. Sasi is not the sitting legislator from this constituency, making this a notable gain for the CPM in Alathur.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared and 110 leads in hand, touching the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 57 seats, comprising 7 won and 50 leading, and still needs 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, trailing SPA in the overall count.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan wins the seat

Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan has won the Chittur assembly seat in Kerala, polling 65,325 votes to defeat ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who finished with 58,815 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,510 votes. The seat was currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

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 as counting continues. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current leads hold. CPM has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, placing its tally at 25. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM candidate T M Sasi wins with 8,553-vote margin

The result is in from Alathur in Kerala, where CPM candidate T M Sasi has won the seat with a total of 61,564 votes. Congress candidate K M Febin finished second with 53,011 votes, leaving a final margin of 8,553 between the two. Sasi, a 46-year-old graduate, secured the constituency for the Left with a clear winning count as counting concluded.

16:04 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 139 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 139 seats, with 2 formally declared, giving them a combined tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 52 seats with no wins declared yet, placing its tally at 52, still 66 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 35, bringing its tally to 39, trailing considerably in the current count.

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15:53 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Result 2026: CPM's Sumod wins with 11,910-vote margin

CPM candidate Sumod wins the Tarur seat in Kerala, polling 60,557 votes to defeat Congress candidate Subramanian K C, who finished with 48,647 votes. The margin between the two stands at 11,910 votes. The seat was currently held by CPI(M)'s P.p.sumod, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count. Sumod, 43, holds a postgraduate degree and secured the constituency numbered 57 in the Kerala assembly.

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 stands at 71. Congress is currently the front-runner with a tally of 60 seats, having won 24 and leading in 36 more, leaving it 11 seats short of a majority. CPM holds a tally of 26, with 11 seats won and 15 leads. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM candidate T M Sasi wins the seat

In the Alathur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate T M Sasi has won the seat with a total of 61,564 votes, finishing 8,553 votes ahead of Congress candidate K M Febin, who polled 53,011 votes. Sasi, 46, holds a graduate degree and secured the seat for CPM as counting concluded 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 stands 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 seats won and leads in 95 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads with 6,468-vote margin

In Chittur, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan is currently leading with 64,712 votes, holding a margin of 6,468 over ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who has accumulated 58,244 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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 Congress is currently the front-runner with a tally of 62 seats — 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current trends hold. CPM sits well behind with a tally of 25, needing 46 seats to reach that threshold at this stage of counting.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM candidate T M Sasi wins the seat

In the Alathur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate T M Sasi has won the seat with 61,564 votes, holding off a challenge from Congress candidate K M Febin, who finished with 53,011 votes. The margin between the two stands at 8,553 votes. Sasi, a 46-year-old graduate, secured the seat for CPM in what turned out to be a closely contested finish in this Kerala assembly segment.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election tally: independents and smaller parties lead in 130 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 130 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 52 seats, while SPA is trailing with leads in 45 seats. No alliance has yet crossed the majority mark on declared wins alone, with counting still in progress across the state.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Result 2026: CPM's Sumod wins with 11,910-vote margin

The Tarur constituency in Kerala has returned a verdict, with CPM candidate Sumod winning the seat with a margin of 11,910 votes. Sumod, a 43-year-old post-graduate with five criminal cases on record, polled 60,557 votes to defeat Congress candidate Subramanian K C, who secured 48,647 votes. The seat was currently held by CPI(M)'s P.p.sumod ahead of this election.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with Congress out in front on a tally of 61, having won 7 and leading in 54. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current trends hold. CPM is placed second with a tally of 28, winning 3 and leading in 25, while others account for a combined tally of 51 seats across the remaining constituencies.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM candidate T M Sasi wins the seat

The result is out in Alathur, Kerala, where CPM candidate T M Sasi has won the seat with a total of 61,564 votes. Congress candidate K M Febin finished second with 53,011 votes, leaving a final margin of 8,553 votes between the two. Sasi, 46, holds a graduate degree and is a General category candidate from the constituency.

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. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: CPM's K Preman leads over Congress candidate

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate K Preman is currently leading with 56,187 votes, holding a margin of 2,956 votes over Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who has gathered 53,231 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 63-seat tally, needs 8 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 63 seats, having won 2 and leading in 61 others, leaving it just 8 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. CPM is well behind with a tally of 24, having won 1 and leading in 23 constituencies at this stage of counting.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Alathur constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. T M Sasi of CPM is currently leading the contest, holding an edge over Congress candidate K M Febin. The margin between the two stands at 8,553 votes, with Sasi having accumulated 61,564 votes against Febin's 53,011.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The party's tally stands at 182, comfortably past the majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats, still needing 60 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Subramanian K C ahead of CPM's Sumod

In Kerala's Tarur constituency, Congress candidate Subramanian K C is currently in the lead with 37,426 votes. CPM's Sumod is behind with 48,591 votes, leaving a difference of 11,165 votes between them. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p.sumod, who isn't currently in the top 3 positions being shown. Vote counting is still ongoing.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 58 seats, needs 13 more for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 58 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of that threshold. CPM is leading in 21 seats, while IUML holds leads in 17. BJP is showing leads in 4 seats. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Alathur constituency of Kerala, CPM's T M Sasi is currently leading the count with 53,706 votes, holding a margin of 7,563 over Congress candidate K M Febin, who has gathered 46,143 votes so far. The incumbent K D Prasenan, also of CPM, is not among the candidates in the current count. With results yet to be declared, the contest in this seat remains active.

12:24 (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 25 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet, but the NDA's current position puts it well ahead of the threshold needed to form a government in the union territory.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Results 2026: CPM's Sumod leads with over 11,000 votes ahead of Congress

In the Tarur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Sumod is currently leading with 48,591 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Subramanian K C, who has accumulated 37,426 votes. The margin between the two stands at 11,165 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPI(M)'s P.p.sumod, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:03 (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 placed in 29. The UDF, which Congress anchors, holds leads in 64 seats at this stage, still 7 short of a majority. The LDF is leading in 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the halfway mark. No results have been declared yet.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM's T M Sasi leads with 6,661-vote margin

In the Alathur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate T M Sasi is currently leading the count with 49,178 votes against Congress candidate K M Febin, who is trailing at 42,517 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,661 votes as counting continues. Sasi, a 46-year-old graduate, holds the lead while the result is yet to be declared.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 159 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 43 seats, still needing 75 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds leads in 25 seats, requiring 93 additional seats to reach 118. No seats have been declared yet across the state.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: Congress leads as CPM's K. Babu sits out the count

In Nenmara, Kerala, Congress candidate A. Thankappan is currently leading with 22,307 votes, while CPM's K Preman trails at 22,897 votes, putting the margin between the two at 590 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala as counting progresses across 140 seats

Congress is currently leading in 47 of Kerala's 140 assembly seats, putting it 24 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is trailing with leads in 27 constituencies at this stage of counting. IUML holds leads in 16 seats while BJP is showing in 5. No party has crossed the majority mark yet as results continue to come in.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM's T M Sasi leads with 2,587-vote margin

In Alathur, Kerala, counting is still underway with CPM's T M Sasi holding a lead of 2,587 votes over Congress candidate K M Febin, who has accumulated 26,817 votes against Sasi's 29,404. The sitting constituency, which has a CPM incumbent, is seeing a close contest as results continue to come in from this Kerala seat.

11:00 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, early leads are painting a fragmented picture as counting progresses. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 136 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. SPA is currently leading in 44 seats and still needs 74 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 32 seats, requiring 86 more to be in contention for a majority.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Results 2026: CPM's Sumod leads with 4,848-vote margin

In the Tarur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Sumod is currently leading with 23,579 votes against Congress candidate Subramanian K C, who has accumulated 18,731 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,848 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p.sumod, who does not appear among the top candidates reflected in the leading positions at this stage.

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 short of the 71-seat majority mark. Congress itself needs 26 more seats to cross that threshold. With no results formally declared yet, the count remains fluid across the state.

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Alathur Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Alathur constituency of Kerala, CPM's T M Sasi is currently leading the count with 19,564 votes, holding a margin of 2,958 over Congress candidate K M Febin, who has accumulated 16,606 votes so far. The sitting CPM legislator from the seat is not among the candidates in the current count. Results are yet to be declared as counting continues.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings with SPA leading at 72 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, no alliance has crossed the halfway mark yet. SPA holds the current tally lead with leads in 72 constituencies, still needing 46 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, requiring 77 more to be in contention. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 68 seats across the state.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: CPM's K Preman leads by 1,415 votes

In the Nenmara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate K Preman is currently leading with 5,057 votes, holding a margin of 1,415 votes over Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who has accumulated 3,642 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

09:53 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 52 seats

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front among parties, leading in 38 constituencies, while CPM follows with leads in 31. At the alliance level, UDF holds an edge with 52 seats in its favour against LDF's 44. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning UDF still needs 19 more seats to cross that threshold if current leads hold through the rest of counting.

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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.

Alathur is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Alathur Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 77.54% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: M T Chandran (Bahujan Samaj Party), K V Prasannakumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), K M Febin (Congress), T M Sasi (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), and B Febin S/O Balan K.C. (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.d.prasenan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Alathur with a margin of 34,118 votes. The runner-up was Palayam Predeep of the Congress. In 2016, K.D. Prasenan of the CPM had won the seat with a margin of 36,060 votes. round-by-round trends from Alathur 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.