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Ambalappuzha Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads by 27,872 votes

Arun Anirudhan (Bharatiya Janata Party), H. Salam (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Johnson Mathew (Socialist Unity Centre Of ...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:02:07 IST

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19:02 (IST), May, 04

NDA, BJP lead across four states as counting progresses

Votes are being counted across Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, with leads shifting as rounds come in. In Assam, where 126 seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 64, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97. Congress and its alliance partners are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, putting their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, a 234-seat house with a majority mark of 118, SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, for a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 with no wins declared, giving it a tally of 55. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 105 seats with 10 declared, putting their combined tally at 115, still 3 short of the majority mark. West Bengal, the largest of the four with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading in 168 constituencies with 11 declared, for a tally of 179 that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, where just 30 seats are in play and 16 are needed for a majority, NDA has won 13 and is leading in 5 more, taking its tally to 18 and crossing the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Counting across Kerala's 140 assembly seats has Congress sitting on a tally of 64, with 54 seats declared in its favour and leads in 10 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress just 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM is well behind on a tally of 25, having won 20 seats and leading in 5 others.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result 2026: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads by 27,872 votes

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading with 74,818 votes, holding a margin of 27,872 over CPM's H. Salam, who is trailing with 46,946 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's H.Salam. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Results 2026: CPM's H. Salam leads in Kerala seat

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, CPM's H. Salam is currently leading the count. The seat is currently held by CPM's H. Salam, who is showing a strong presence at the top of the tally as votes continue to be counted. No final result has been declared for this constituency yet.

18:16 (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 the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, taking 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 account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Alappuzha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate A.D Thomas wins the seat

Congress candidate A.D Thomas has won the Alappuzha assembly seat in Kerala, pulling in 81,065 votes to defeat CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan by a margin of 21,015 votes. Chitharanjan, who polled 60,050 votes, is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count as the winner. The seat was currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan, bringing an end to his term as the CPM MLA. Thomas, 30, is a graduate contesting from the General category.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

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 set at 71, the party needs 7 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage of counting.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads by 27872 votes

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no star flag active among the listed candidates, so the picture here is drawn from the numbers on the ground. Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran, aged 78, is currently leading with 74,818 votes, holding a margin of 27,872 over CPM's H. Salam, who has accumulated 46,946 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared.

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17:32 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 115, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 105 more, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53 others, trailing by a considerable distance. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 55 at this stage.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Aroor Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman wins the seat

The Aroor constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. Congress candidate Adv. Shanimol Osman has won the seat with 74,469 votes, defeating CPM's Daleema by a margin of 9,324 votes. Daleema, who polled 65,145 votes, finishes second, bringing an end to her term as the CPM MLA. The seat, currently held by CPM's Daleema, now passes to Congress.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 48 seats in Kerala and is leading in 16 more, giving it a tally of 64 in the 140-seat assembly where 71 are needed for a majority. With 7 seats still separating the party from that mark, the count remains in motion. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, leaving it at a tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads by 27,872 votes

In Ambalapuzha, Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is leading with 74,818 votes, holding a margin of 27,872 over CPM's H. Salam, who is trailing with 46,946 votes. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and no result has been declared yet. Salam, the sitting MLA from Ambalapuzha, is currently placed second as votes continue to be tallied.

16:48 (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 7 more, giving it a tally of 20 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the halfway threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat, with 4 seats already declared in their favour, for a combined tally of 5.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Cherthala Election Result 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leads with 13,261-vote margin

In Cherthala, Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 75,233 votes, holding a margin of 13,261 over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who has accumulated 61,972 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In the Kerala assembly election count across 140 seats, Congress has won 36 seats and is leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 9 additional seats to get there. CPM has won 18 and is leading in 7, putting its tally at 25. Counting continues across the remaining constituencies.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads by 25963 votes

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading with 69,511 votes, holding a margin of 25,963 over CPM's H. Salam, who has gathered 43,548 votes so far. Salam, the sitting legislator from this seat, finds himself trailing at this stage of counting. G.Sudhakaran, 78, a postgraduate, is putting up a strong showing as votes continue to be tallied in this keenly watched Kerala seat.

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16:04 (IST), May, 04

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

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 212 more, putting its tally at 216. TMC, which is trailing, has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, giving it a tally of 64 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Alappuzha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate A.D Thomas leads with 16,191-vote margin

In Alappuzha, Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 71,698 votes, holding a margin of 16,191 over CPM's P.P. Chitharanjan, who has accumulated 55,507 votes and is trailing in the count. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan. Thomas, 30, is a graduate contesting from the General category. Counting is still underway and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 24 seats and is leading in 37 more, bringing its tally to 61 seats against the majority mark of 71. CPM has won 12 and is leading in 13, putting its tally at 25. Congress needs 10 more seats to cross the majority mark, while CPM requires 46. Counting across the state continues to unfold.

15:32 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads by 21,839 votes

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran, 78, is currently leading the count with 59,349 votes. The post-graduate candidate holds a margin of 21,839 votes over CPM's H. Salam, who is trailing with 37,510 votes in hand. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet from this seat.

15:21 (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 declared wins and leads in 95 constituencies. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Cherthala Election Result 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leads by over 11,000 votes

In Cherthala, Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 69,618 votes, holding a margin of 11,064 over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who has accumulated 58,554 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still underway, and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

15:02 (IST), May, 04

Ambalappuzha Assembly Election Results: Independent candidate takes wide lead

Independent candidate G Sudhakaran has a handsome lead of 20,378 votes after ten of fourteen rounds of counting. H Salam of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) trails.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 62 seats, having won 15 and leading in 47 more, leaving the party 9 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18 constituencies at this stage.

14:48 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent G.Sudhakaran leads by 17827 votes

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran holds a lead of 17,827 votes over CPM's H. Salam, who is the sitting legislator from this seat. Sudhakaran has accumulated 48,163 votes against Salam's 30,336, making it a notable contest between an independent contender and the incumbent CPM representative.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 193 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 currently leading in 193 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

14:26 (IST), May, 04

Kayamkulam Election Result: Congress candidate Adv.M.Liju leads by 12,349 votes

In Kayamkulam, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv.M.Liju is currently leading with 60,853 votes, holding a margin of 12,349 over CPM's Adv.U.Prathibha, who is trailing with 48,504 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. U. Prathibha, who finds herself trailing in the ongoing count. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

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

14:04 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent G.Sudhakaran leads CPM incumbent H. Salam

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran, 78, is currently leading with 48,163 votes, holding a margin of 17,827 over CPM's H. Salam, who has gathered 30,336 votes so far. Salam, the sitting legislator from this seat, is trailing at this stage of the count.

13:52 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 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 127 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, while SPA has a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has sealed a declared win in any seat at this stage of counting.

13:42 (IST), May, 04

Haripad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala retains the seat

Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala wins the Haripad seat in Kerala, securing 68,184 votes to hold on to the constituency he has represented. CPI's T.T.Jismon finished second with 44,807 votes, leaving Chennithala with a winning margin of 23,377. The seat was currently held by Congress's Ramesh Chennithala, and the result confirms his return to the assembly from Haripad.

13:31 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 8 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 63 seats, having won 2 and leading in 61 others, leaving the party 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. CPM sits well behind with a tally of 24, needing 47 more to reach that threshold at this stage of counting.

13:20 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran leads in Kerala seat

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading with 42,226 votes, holding a margin of 16,173 over CPM's H. Salam, who has accumulated 26,053 votes so far. The sitting CPM legislator H. Salam is trailing at this stage of counting.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, early leads are shaping a competitive picture. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 122 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is further behind with a tally of 45 seats, requiring 73 more to get there. No seats have been declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Kuttanad Election Result: KEC's Reji Cheriyan leads with 9,245-vote margin

In Kuttanad, Kerala Congress candidate Reji Cheriyan is currently leading with 29,456 votes, holding a margin of 9,245 over NCP(SP)'s Thomas K. Thomas, who is trailing with 20,211 votes. The seat is currently held by NCP's Thomas K Thomas, though counting is still in progress. Reji Cheriyan, 58, is not among the top candidates reflected in the leading positions from the incumbent's party.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 13 more seats for majority

Congress is currently leading in 58 of Kerala's 140 assembly seats, leaving it 13 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 21 seats at this stage of counting. IUML holds leads in 17 constituencies, while BJP is ahead in four. No results have been declared yet, and the final picture in Kerala will depend on how these leads settle.

12:36 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent's G.Sudhakaran leads CPM's H. Salam by 7774 votes

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran, 78, is currently leading with 25,405 votes, holding a margin of 7,774 over CPM's H. Salam, who has gathered 17,631 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

12:30 (IST), May, 04

Ambalappuzha Assembly Election Results: Independent candidate leads, CPI (M) trails

G Sudhakaran, an independent candidate, widens lead over H Salam of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) by 7,774 after five rounds of counting.

12:25 (IST), May, 04

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

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 180 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Alappuzha Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.D Thomas leads with 6,568-vote margin

In the Alappuzha constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.D Thomas is currently leading with 35,626 votes, holding a margin of 6,568 over CPM's P.P.Chitharanjan, who has gathered 29,058 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p Chitharanjan, who is trailing in the ongoing count. Thomas, a 30-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this keenly watched Kerala seat.

12:04 (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 ahead in 29. The UDF alliance holds leads in 64 seats and needs 7 more to reach the majority mark, while the LDF is leading in 42 seats, still 29 short. No results have been declared so far.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent G.Sudhakaran leads CPM's H. Salam

In the Ambalapuzha constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading with 20,776 votes, holding a margin of 6,018 over CPM's H. Salam, who has gathered 14,758 votes so far. Salam, the sitting MLA from Ambalapuzha, finds himself trailing at this stage of the count.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The SPA is trailing with leads in 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the union territory. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Cherthala Election Result 2026: CPI's P. Prasad leads with 4,391-vote margin

In the Cherthala constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate P. Prasad is currently leading with 30,690 votes, holding a margin of 4,391 votes over Congress candidate K.R. Rajendra Prasad, who is trailing with 26,299 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Prasad. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, CPM trails at 28 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, leaving it 25 seats short of that threshold. CPM is leading in 28 seats, needing 43 more to reach a majority. IUML holds leads in 16 seats, CPI in 11, and BJP in 5, with the remaining leads spread across others.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran leads in Kerala seat

In the Ambalapuzha assembly constituency in Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Independent candidate G.Sudhakaran is currently leading the contest, while CPM's H. Salam, the sitting legislator from this seat, is trailing. The margin between the two stands at 2,766 votes, with G.Sudhakaran holding 10,570 votes against Salam's 7,804.

11:01 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads: independents and smaller parties cross majority mark

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 136 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA is currently leading in 44 seats, trailing well behind the front, and still needs 74 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 32 seats, requiring 86 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far.

10:50 (IST), May, 04

Haripad Election Result 2026: Chennithala leads CPI's Jismon by 9,675 votes

In Haripad, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramesh Chennithala is currently leading with 26,624 votes, holding a margin of 9,675 over CPI's T.T.Jismon, who has gathered 16,949 votes so far. Chennithala, who currently holds the seat, is placed at the top of the count at this stage. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

10:40 (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 trailing with leads in 27 seats. Counting is still underway across the state, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage. IUML is leading in 15 seats, CPI in 10, and BJP in 5.

10:30 (IST), May, 04

Ambalapuzha Election Result: H. Salam leads in Kerala constituency

In the Ambalapuzha assembly constituency of Kerala, CPM's H. Salam is currently leading the count. Independent candidate G. Sudhakaran is trailing with 5,503 votes against H. Salam's 3,927, giving Sudhakaran a vote advantage of 1,576 at this stage. Counting is still under way and the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.

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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.
Ambalapuzha is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Alappuzha Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 77.45% was recorded in the 2021 election. 4 candidates are contesting in 2026: Arun Anirudhan (Bharatiya Janata Party), H. Salam (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Johnson Mathew (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and G.Sudhakaran (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, H.salam of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Ambalapuzha with a margin of 11,125 votes. The runner-up was Adv.M.Liju of the Congress. In 2016, G.Sudhakaran of the CPM had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Ambalapuzha will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Kerala's state-wide tally across its 140 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.

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