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Kochi Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas wins

Congress candidate Mohammed Shiya has won the seat. K.J. Maxy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Mohammed Shiyas (Congress), An...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:30:56 IST

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19:30 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress wins

Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas has won the seat after getting 64,318 votes. CPM representative K.J. Maxy got 56130 votes and lost with a margin of 8188 votes.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats, comprising 20 seats won and leads in 77 more. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

Vypen Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Tony Chammany wins the seat

Congress candidate Tony Chammany has won the Vypen assembly seat in Kerala, polling 66,112 votes to defeat CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who secured 50,464 votes. The winning margin stands at 15,648 votes.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count with 62-seat tally, needs 9 more for majority

Congress has won 36 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 26 more, taking its tally to 62 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 25. Counting across Kerala's 140 constituencies continues to unfold.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas is currently leading the count, with the incumbent CPM representative K.J. Maxy trailing behind. Shiyas holds a margin of 8,188 votes over Maxy at this stage, with 64,318 votes against Maxy's 56,130. The result is yet to be declared as counting progresses.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election tally: 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 enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold. Their combined tally stands at 139, with leads in 137 constituencies and 2 seats already decided in their favour. NDA is trailing with a tally of 52 seats, all in the leading column and none declared yet. SPA has a tally of 39 seats, with 4 won and 35 leads currently in hand, needing 79 more to reach the majority mark.

15:56 (IST), May, 04

Eranakulam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate T.J Vinod wins the seat

The result is in from Eranakulam in Kerala. Congress candidate T.J Vinod has won the seat with 61,296 votes, defeating Independent candidate Sabu George, who finished with 25,133 votes. The margin between the two stands at 36,163 votes. The seat was currently held by Congress's T. J. Vinod, who has now secured another term representing this constituency.

15:44 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count with 61-seat tally, needs 10 more

Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still under way, and Congress holds the strongest position at this stage with a tally of 61 seats, having won 24 and leading in 37 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current trends hold. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 25, having won 12 and leading in 13 constituencies across the state.

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15:34 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas is currently leading the seat, while sitting CPM legislator K.J. Maxy is trailing behind. The margin between the two stands at 7,432 votes at this stage, with Shiyas having accumulated 58,538 votes against Maxy's 51,106.

15:24 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 158 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 158 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 39 seats, giving the alliance a tally of 39, still 79 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 31 more, bringing its tally to 33, with 85 seats still needed to reach 118.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Thripunithura Election Results 2026: Congress leads with a margin of over 12,000 votes

In Thripunithura, Kerala, Congress candidate Deepak Joy is leading with 39,100 votes, holding a margin of 12,041 over CPM's K N Unnikrishnan, who has accumulated 27,059 votes so far.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 62 seats — 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if current trends hold. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18. Counting across the state continues with no party yet on course to confirm a majority.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas is currently leading the seat, while sitting CPM MLA K.J. Maxy is trailing behind. The race remains open as votes continue to be counted in this keenly watched Kerala segment.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance tallies cross majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 130 constituencies, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 52 seats, giving it a tally of 52 and still needing 66 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 44 others, bringing its tally to 45, with 73 seats still needed to reach the majority mark.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

Eranakulam Election Result 2026: Congress's T.J Vinod leads with a margin of 35,156 votes

In the Eranakulam constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate T.J Vinod is currently leading with 59,477 votes, holding a margin of 35,156 over Independent candidate Sabu George, who has gathered 24,321 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by Congress's T. J. Vinod, who is the same candidate now leading the count as results continue to come in.

14:16 (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 out in front with a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54 more, leaving the party 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed second with a tally of 28, with 3 seats won and leads in 25 constituencies. No party has crossed the majority mark yet.

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14:06 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Mohammed Shiyas of Congress is currently leading the seat, while sitting CPM legislator K.J. Maxy is trailing behind. The incumbent, who held the seat coming into this election, finds himself on the back foot as votes continue to be tallied in this keenly watched Kerala constituency.

13:55 (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 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, taking its tally to 23, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Vypen Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Tony Chammany leads 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 accumulated 45,077 votes so far.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 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 64 seats, having won 3 and leading in 61, leaving the party just 7 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. CPM, the next placed party, has a tally of 24, with 1 won and 23 leads, sitting well behind the pace at this stage of counting.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress holding the lead at this stage. The sitting CPM legislator K.J. Maxy is currently trailing the Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas, who has accumulated 37,911 votes against Maxy's 32,794, putting the margin between the two at 5,117 votes.

13:10 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has built a commanding position with a tally of 24 seats, having won 5 and currently leading in 19 more. If these leads hold, NDA would cross the majority mark comfortably. SPA trails with a tally of 3, having won 2 and leading in 1. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in Puducherry.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Thripunithura Election Result 2026: Congress's Deepak Joy leads by 7,342 votes

In Thripunithura, Kerala, Congress candidate Deepak Joy is currently leading with 24,278 votes, holding a margin of 7,342 over CPM's K N Unnikrishnan, who trails at 16,936 votes.

12:49 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 71-seat majority mark in sight

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 23 seats at this stage. No results have been declared yet, and with counting still in progress, the picture across the state remains fluid.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Mohammed Shiyas of Congress currently leading the race. The sitting CPM legislator K.J. Maxy is trailing at this stage. No result has been declared yet, and the final outcome will depend on the remaining rounds of counting in this keenly watched seat.

12:16 (IST), May, 04

Thrikkakara Election Results 2026: Uma Thomas leads by over 25,000 votes

In Thrikkakara, Kerala, Congress candidate Uma Thomas is leading with 41,795 votes, building a margin of 25,053 over CPM's Adv. Pushpa Das, who has gathered 16,742 votes so far.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 64 seats

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is still under way with no results declared yet. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, making it the front-runner among individual parties, while CPM is leading in 29. On the alliance front, UDF holds leads in 64 seats against the majority mark of 71, needing 7 more to cross it. LDF is leading in 42 seats, still 29 short of a majority at this stage.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas is currently leading the seat, while incumbent K.J. Maxy of CPM is trailing. Shiyas holds 25,989 votes against Maxy's 21,810, putting the current margin between the two at 4,179 votes.

11:44 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 157 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is trailing with a tally of 45 seats, still needing 73 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 25 seats, requiring 93 more seats if those leads are to translate into a majority.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

Vypen Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Tony Chammany leads by 4,020 votes

In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading with 34,664 votes, holding a margin of 4,020 over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has accumulated 30,644 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala but majority mark stays out of reach

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits 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 cross the majority mark. No party has declared wins yet as results continue to come in from across the state.

11:13 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Mohammed Shiyas of Congress is currently leading the seat, while sitting MLA K.J. Maxy of CPM is trailing behind. The margin between the two stands at 691 votes, with Shiyas on 10,888 votes against Maxy's 10,197 at this stage of counting.

11:03 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance tallies as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 154 constituencies, crossing the majority mark on current tallies if those leads hold. SPA is leading in 37 seats, still needing 81 more to reach the majority threshold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 26 seats, requiring 92 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

10:53 (IST), May, 04

Kalamassery Election Result 2026: IUML's Gafoor leads CPM's Rajeeve by 2,497 votes

In Kalamassery, Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. V E Abdul Gafoor is currently leading with 11,394 votes, holding a margin of 2,497 over CPM's P Rajeeve, who has gathered 8,897 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P. Rajeeve. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.

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. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid across the state, and other parties together account for leads in 46 seats as votes continue to be tallied.

10:32 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas is currently leading the seat, while sitting CPM legislator K.J. Maxy is trailing behind. The incumbent, who has held the seat, finds himself on the back foot at this stage of counting as Shiyas holds a margin of 832 votes with 3,811 votes against Maxy's 2,979.

10:22 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still out of reach

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving it 6 seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Vypen Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni leads by 244 votes

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 accumulated 7,583 votes.

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 at this stage of counting. CPM is leading in 29 seats. The UDF bloc 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.

09:51 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas is currently leading the seat, while sitting CPM legislator K.J. Maxy is trailing behind. The incumbent, who has held the seat, finds himself on the back foot as votes continue to be tallied in this keenly watched Kerala constituency.

09:41 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails by 832 votes

In the Kochi constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas is currently leading with 3,811 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's K.J. Maxy, who is trailing in the count with 2,979 votes. The margin between the two stands at 832 votes, with counting still under way. Maxy, 63, is contesting as the sitting MLA, while Shiyas, 49, a graduate, is pushing ahead in the early numbers.

09:35 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result 2026: How Kochi's 14,079-vote 2021 margin reads in 2026

Kochi's 2021 election was won with a margin of 14,079 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

09:25 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Results 2026: How and when Kochi's 2026 result will be officially confirmed

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Kochi, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Kochi.

09:23 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out front with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind in 33. Neither party is anywhere near the majority mark of 71 seats at this stage of counting. Congress needs 37 more seats to get there, CPM needs 38. Others are currently leading in 13 seats, keeping the overall picture fluid as counting continues across the state.

09:15 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Results: Aneesh Mattancherry's SDPI tally being counted in Kochi

Aneesh Mattancherry, contesting on a Social Democratic Party Of India ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kochi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:12 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result: CPM incumbent K.j. Maxy not in top two as counting progresses

In the Kochi assembly constituency in Kerala, neither of the two candidates currently reflected in the count carries the incumbent tag. Sitting CPM MLA K.j. Maxy does not feature among the candidates presently in contention. Adv. Xavier Julappan of the Twenty 20 Party and Aneesh Mattancherry of the Social Democratic Party Of India are both showing as leading, with counting still under way and no result declared yet.

09:05 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Result 2026: What each round of counting will reveal in Kochi

As counting advances in Kochi, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 5 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

09:02 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Election Results 2026: TTP's Adv. Xavier Julappan leads early count in Kochi

Counting is underway in the Kochi constituency of Kerala, where Adv. Xavier Julappan of the Twenty 20 Party is currently leading. Aneesh Mattancherry of the Social Democratic Party Of India is also among those leading at this stage.

08:55 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner K.j. Maxy and the 2026 count

In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.j. Maxy of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Kochi with a margin of 14,079 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

08:45 (IST), May, 04

Kochi Elections 2026: Early leads in Kochi — what they really mean

Early trends from Kochi should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is 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.

Kochi is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 68.81% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: K.J. Maxy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Mohammed Shiyas (Congress), Aneesh Mattancherry (Social Democratic Party Of India), Adv. Xavier Julappan (Twenty 20 Party), and Ajeesh P.E (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.J. Maxy of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Kochi with a margin of 14,079 votes. The runner-up was Tony Chamminy of the Congress. In 2016, K.J. Maxy of the CPM had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Kochi 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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Kochi Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas wins

Congress candidate Mohammed Shiyas has won the seat after getting 64,318 votes. CPM representative K.J. Maxy got 56130 votes and lost with a margin of 8188 votes.

Congress candidate Tony Chammany has won the Vypen assembly seat in Kerala, polling 66,112 votes to defeat CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who secured 50,464 votes. The winning margin stands at 15,648 votes.

In Thripunithura, Kerala, Congress candidate Deepak Joy is leading with 39,100 votes, holding a margin of 12,041 over CPM's K N Unnikrishnan, who has accumulated 27,059 votes so far.

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 accumulated 45,077 votes so far.

In Thripunithura, Kerala, Congress candidate Deepak Joy is currently leading with 24,278 votes, holding a margin of 7,342 over CPM's K N Unnikrishnan, who trails at 16,936 votes.

In Thrikkakara, Kerala, Congress candidate Uma Thomas is leading with 41,795 votes, building a margin of 25,053 over CPM's Adv. Pushpa Das, who has gathered 16,742 votes so far.

In the Vypen constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Tony Chammany is currently leading with 34,664 votes, holding a margin of 4,020 over CPM's Adv. M. B. Shyni, who has accumulated 30,644 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

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 accumulated 7,583 votes.

Kochi's 2021 election was won with a margin of 14,079 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Kochi, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Kochi.

Aneesh Mattancherry, contesting on a Social Democratic Party Of India ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kochi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

As counting advances in Kochi, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 5 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

Counting is underway in the Kochi constituency of Kerala, where Adv. Xavier Julappan of the Twenty 20 Party is currently leading. Aneesh Mattancherry of the Social Democratic Party Of India is also among those leading at this stage.

In the 2021 Assembly Election, K.j. Maxy of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Kochi with a margin of 14,079 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

Early trends from Kochi should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

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