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Chirayinkeezhu Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins by 1,422 votes

B. S. Anoop (Bharatiya Janata Party), V. Sasi (Communist Party of India), Ramya Haridas (Congress), R. Sasi (Bahujan Samaj Party),...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:02:05 IST

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19:02 (IST), May, 04

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

Across four states going to the polls, counting has thrown up varied pictures. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69 more, comfortably crossing the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are at a tally of 22, all in leads, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7. In Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house, SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leads, while NDA trails with a tally of 55, all in leads. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in Tamil Nadu with a tally of 115, still 3 short of the majority mark. In West Bengal, BJP leads the 294-seat contest with a tally of 179, having won 11 and leading in 168, crossing the majority mark of 148 on current trends. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in the state. In Puducherry, NDA has crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly, with a tally of 18, including 13 declared wins and 5 leads. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 64 in the 140-seat assembly where 71 are needed for a majority. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, placing its tally at 25. Congress needs 7 more seats to cross the majority mark as counting continues across the state.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins by 1,422 votes

Congress candidate Ramya Haridas has won the Chirayinkeezhu seat in Kerala, finishing with 56,833 votes to defeat CPI's Manoj Edamana, who polled 55,411 votes, in a contest decided by a margin of 1,422 votes. The seat was currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to V. Sasi's term as the CPI MLA.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins the seat

The Chirayinkeezhu assembly constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins the seat, bringing an end to V. Sasi's term as the CPI MLA. The seat, currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, now passes to the Congress, marking a change in the constituency's representation in the Kerala assembly.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins the seat

Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins the Chirayinkeezhu seat in Kerala, edging out CPI's Manoj Edamana by a margin of 1,422 votes. Haridas, 40, polled 56,833 votes against Edamana's 55,411 in what turned out to be a closely fought contest. The result has been declared, with Haridas claiming the constituency for Congress in this Kerala assembly segment.

18:05 (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 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, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Attingal Election Result 2026: CPM's O.S Ambika retains seat with 13,375-vote margin

CPM candidate O.S Ambika wins the Attingal seat in Kerala, securing 59,163 votes to claim a comfortable victory. The seat was currently held by CPI(M)'s O S Ambika, who has now successfully defended her position. BJP's Adv. P Sudheer finished second with 45,788 votes, falling short by a margin of 13,375 votes in the final count.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting advances

Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more in Kerala, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark at 71, the party needs 7 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage of counting.

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17:32 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress wins as Ramya Haridas edges out CPI

In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, the result is now declared. Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins the seat with 56,833 votes, edging past CPI's Manoj Edamana, who finished with 55,411 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,422 votes, making it one of the tighter finishes in the constituency. Haridas, 40, secured the win for Congress in a contest that went down to a narrow final count.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

Nedumangad Election Results 2026: CPI's G R Anil leads with a margin of 21,583 votes

In Nedumangad, Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading with 69,206 votes, holding a margin of 21,583 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has gathered 47,623 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by CPI's Adv. G. R. Anil. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 45 seats and is leading in 19 more, putting its tally at 64 — just seven short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, the principal rival, has won 20 seats and is leading in five, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way, and the majority mark remains the number to watch.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala seat

In the Chirayinkeezhu constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading with 56,833 votes, holding a margin of 1,422 over CPI's Manoj Edamana, who has gathered 55,411 votes and is trailing at this stage. The contest remains close as votes continue to be tallied in this Kerala seat.

16:37 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current leads hold. The alliance has won 14 seats outright and is leading in 83 more, bringing its tally to 97. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 8 seats across the state.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Kazhakkoottam Election Result 2026: Surendran leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Kazhakkoottam constituency of Kerala, sitting CPM MLA Kadakampally Surendran is currently leading the count. The seat is currently held by CPM's Kadakampally Surendran, who is seeking to retain it against BJP's V. Muraleedharan. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Congress has won 33 seats and is currently leading in 29 more, giving it a tally of 62 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 17 seats and is leading in 8, placing its tally at 25. Counting across Kerala's 140 constituencies continues to shape the final picture.

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16:04 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala seat

In Chirayinkeezhu, counting is still under way with Congress holding the lead at this stage. Ramya Haridas is currently ahead with 56,833 votes, while CPI's Manoj Edamana is trailing at 55,411 votes, leaving a margin of 1,422 votes between the two. The seat, which falls under Kerala's 129th assembly segment, remains closely contested as votes continue to be tallied.

15:53 (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 stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5, with 3 seats won and 2 leads.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv.V Joy leads by a narrow margin

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Adv.V Joy is currently leading with 52,928 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,815 votes over Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who has accumulated 51,113 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. V Joy, who is contesting to retain it. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala count

Counting is still under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress has won 22 seats outright and is leading in 39 more, putting its tally at 61 and leaving it 10 seats short of a majority. CPM has won 11 seats and is leading in 14, for a tally of 25. If the current leads hold, Congress would cross the halfway mark in the state.

15:20 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress leads by 28 votes over CPI

In Chirayinkeezhu, one of Kerala's tightest contests at this stage of counting, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas holds a slender lead of just 28 votes over CPI's Manoj Edamana. Haridas has accumulated 51,433 votes against Edamana's 51,405, making this among the closest margins in the state right now. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 148 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, early trends show candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively leading in 148 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 42 seats, giving it a tally of 42. SPA has won 2 seats outright and holds leads in 35 more, bringing its tally to 37, still 81 seats short of the majority mark.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv.V Joy leads by 2,543 votes

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Adv.V Joy is currently leading with 45,683 votes, holding a margin of 2,543 over Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who has accumulated 43,140 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. V Joy, who is seeking to retain it as results continue to come in from this closely watched Kerala constituency.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 61 seats, having won 11 and leading in 50 more, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is well behind on a tally of 27, with 6 seats won and leads in 21 constituencies. Whether the current picture holds will depend on the rounds still to come.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress leads by a razor-thin margin

In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate Ramya Haridas currently leading over CPI's Manoj Edamana by a margin of just 28 votes, with 51,433 votes against 51,405. The seat, held by CPI incumbent V. Sasi, remains on a knife's edge as the final picture is yet to emerge from this closely contested constituency.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Results 2026: Congress's Ramya Haridas leads by razor-thin margin

In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading with 51,433 votes, holding a margin of just 28 votes over CPI's Manoj Edamana, who has accumulated 51,405 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting remains in progress and the contest between Haridas and Edamana is exceptionally close at this stage.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala constituency

In the Chirayinkeezhu assembly constituency of Kerala, counting is currently underway with Congress candidate Ramya Haridas holding a lead at this stage. The seat, represented by CPI incumbent V. Sasi, is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet for this constituency.

14:03 (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, counting trends point firmly in NDA's favour. The alliance is currently leading in 94 seats, a tally that comfortably crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

13:52 (IST), May, 04

Attingal Election Result 2026: CPM's O.S Ambika leads with 11,507-vote margin

In Attingal, CPM candidate O.S Ambika is currently leading the count with 46,348 votes, holding an 11,507-vote margin over BJP's Adv. P Sudheer, who has gathered 34,841 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPM's O S Ambika. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared for this Kerala constituency.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress is currently leading in 61 seats in Kerala and has won 3, giving it a tally of 64 in the 140-seat assembly where 71 seats are needed for a majority. CPM, the next placed party, has a tally of 24, with 1 seat won and 23 leads. Congress needs just 7 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress candidate Ramya Haridas leads in Kerala seat

In the Chirayinkeezhu constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat, held previously by the CPI, is seeing a close contest with results yet to be declared. Chirayinkeezhu falls under the SC category and has drawn considerable attention through the counting rounds so far.

13:19 (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 currently leading in 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

Vamanapuram Election Result 2026: Congress leads with a 9,291-vote margin

In Vamanapuram, Kerala, Congress candidate Muhammed Sudheersha S is currently leading with 43,680 votes, holding a margin of 9,291 over CPM's Muraleedharan Nair D K, who has gathered 34,389 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. D. K. Murali, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 69 Kerala seats, two short of majority mark

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 69 constituencies, just two seats away from the majority mark of 71. CPM is a distant second with leads in 18 seats. IUML holds leads in 17 seats, while BJP is showing in 3. No results have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala seat

Counting is still under way in the Chirayinkeezhu assembly constituency in Kerala, where Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading the race. The seat, which falls under constituency number 129, remains closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet and the final outcome is expected once the counting process concludes.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 122 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting. NDA is leading in 57 seats, trailing well behind the current tally leader. SPA holds leads in 48 seats, needing 70 more to reach the majority mark.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

Vamanapuram Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads by 7,292 votes

In the Vamanapuram constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Muhammed Sudheersha S is currently leading with 35,992 votes, holding a margin of 7,292 over CPM's Muraleedharan Nair D K, who is trailing with 28,700 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. D. K. Murali, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still out of reach

Early trends in Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front, leading in 46 constituencies against CPM's 28. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 25 more seats to cross that threshold. CPM trails well behind at this stage of counting, with no declared results yet from either camp. Other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress Candidate Ahead in Kerala Seat

In Kerala's Chirayinkeezhu constituency, with no candidate currently sporting a star flag, the update reflects the overall seat picture. Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is presently leading with 20,218 votes. Meanwhile, CPI's Manoj Edamana is trailing with 21,667 votes, creating a margin of 1,449 votes between them as the counting progresses in this closely observed Kerala seat.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is currently leading in 84 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 27 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across Assam.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

Nedumangad Election Results 2026: CPI's G R Anil leads by 5311 votes

In Nedumangad, Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading with 20,363 votes, holding a margin of 5,311 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has accumulated 15,052 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPI's Adv. G. R. Anil, making this contest one to watch as the final rounds come in.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, CPM trailing at 28 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, putting it 24 seats short of that threshold. CPM is trailing at 28 seats, needing 43 more to reach a majority. Other parties and groupings together account for leads in 49 seats, with no declared results on the board yet at this stage of counting.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Chirayinkeezhu constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with the Indian National Congress holding the lead at this stage. The seat, currently held by the CPI, is being closely watched as results take shape. No result has been declared yet, and the final outcome will depend on how the remaining votes are tallied across the rounds still to be counted.

11:11 (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 currently leading in 79 seats, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

11:00 (IST), May, 04

Kazhakkoottam Election Results 2026: Surendran leads BJP's Muraleedharan by 783 votes

In Kazhakkoottam, Kerala, the sitting CPM MLA Kadakampally Surendran is currently leading the count with 8,664 votes. BJP's V. Muraleedharan is trailing at 7,881 votes, leaving a margin of 783 votes between the two as counting continues. Surendran, 73, holds the seat for CPM and is looking to extend his tenure with this early lead still to be confirmed.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still out of reach

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is under way with Congress leading in 48 constituencies, putting the party 23 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is currently leading in 29 seats, trailing Congress by a significant margin at this stage. With no seats declared yet across the board, the picture in Kerala remains fluid as the count continues.

10:39 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala seat

In the Chirayinkeezhu constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading in this segment, which falls under constituency number 129. The sitting legislator from the Communist Party Of India, V. Sasi, is not among the candidates listed in the current count.

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result: Ramya Haridas of Congress Ahead of CPI's Manoj Edamana

In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently ahead in the vote count with 9,392 votes. CPI's Manoj Edamana is behind with 10,396 votes, creating a margin of 1,004 votes between them. The current holder of the seat, CPI's V. Sasi, is not among the top 3 candidates currently showing in the leading positions. The counting process is ongoing, and the final result has not yet been announced.

10:19 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads: SPA ahead with 72 seats in counting

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, no alliance has yet crossed the threshold as counting progresses. SPA holds the early advantage with leads in 72 constituencies, still needing 46 more to reach a majority. The NDA is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 68 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared on either side at this stage.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Kazhakkoottam Election Result 2026: Surendran leads BJP's Muraleedharan by 379 votes

In Kazhakkoottam, Kerala, sitting CPM MLA Kadakampally Surendran is currently leading the count with 2,816 votes. BJP's V. Muraleedharan is trailing at 2,437 votes, leaving a margin of 379 between the two as counting continues. Surendran, 73, holds the seat for CPM and is seeking to retain it in what remains an active count at this stage.

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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.

Chirayinkeezhu is a constituency in Kerala. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: B. S. Anoop (Bharatiya Janata Party), please check if this content is 100% accurate (Communist Party of India), Ramya Haridas (Congress), R. Sasi (Bahujan Samaj Party), and Anoop Alappuramkunnu (Democratic Human Rights Movement Party). In the 2021 Assembly Election, V. Sasi of the Communist Party Of India won Chirayinkeezhu with a margin of 14,017 votes. The runner-up was B.S. Anoop of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Chirayinkeezhu 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.