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Kollam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna wins the seat

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:03:02 IST

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Kollam Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna wins the seat

S. Jayamohan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Prathap Kumar N (Bharatiya Janata Party), Adv. Bindhu Krishna (Congress), Adv. Sinu.L.R (Aam Aadmi Party), and Mylode Sudhan (Bahujan Samaj Party) — 5 candidates contesting from Kollam in Kerala's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Kollam is a General constituency. In 2021, M Mukesh of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won by a margin of 2,072 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kollam in 2026.

10:22 (IST) May 04

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

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Kollam, 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 Kollam.

10:12 (IST) May 04

Punalur Election Results 2026: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad leads by 206 votes over IUML

In the Punalur constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad is currently leading with 3,735 votes, holding a margin of 206 over IUML's Noushad Younus, who has gathered 3,529 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's P S Supal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

10:12 (IST) May 04

Kollam Elections 2026: Kerala's counting day and Kollam's place in it

Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Kollam is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

10:02 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results: Aam Aadmi Party's stake in May 4 Kollam count

The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Adv. Sinu.L.R in Kollam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

10:01 (IST) May 04

UDF leads Kerala count, majority mark at 71 seats

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in 55 constituencies while the LDF holds leads in 43, with others accounting for the remaining 15. The majority mark stands at 71. At the party level, Congress is leading in 40 seats and CPM in 29, with IUML at 12 and CPI at 11. UDF needs 16 more seats to cross the majority threshold, while LDF requires 28.

09:57 (IST) May 04

Kollam Assembly Election Results: Congress leads as counting, CPI(M) trails

Bindhu Krishna of the Congress leads CPM's. S Jayamohan with a margin of 1,529 votes in early counting

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09:52 (IST) May 04

Kollam Elections 2026: Kollam awaits the count's verdict

With the count now under way in Kollam, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

09:51 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Result: Congress leads as incumbent M Mukesh trails

In the Kollam constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna is currently leading the count with 9,672 votes, holding a margin of 1,529 votes over CPM's S. Jayamohan, who has gathered 8,143 votes so far. Notably, sitting MLA M Mukesh of CPM is not among the candidates in the current count, with the seat still very much in play as counting continues.

09:42 (IST) May 04

Kollam Elections 2026: Polling done, counting begun — Kollam's result awaited

Votes cast in Kollam during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

09:41 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in Kerala seat

Congress candidate Adv. Bindhu Krishna is leading in Kollam with 9,672 votes, holding a margin of 1,529 over CPM's S. Jayamohan, who has accumulated 8,143 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by CPM's M Mukesh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

09:32 (IST) May 04

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

As counting advances in Kollam, 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.

09:23 (IST) May 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress marginally ahead with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind with leads in 33. The majority mark sits at 71, meaning Congress still needs 37 more seats to get there and CPM needs 38. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

09:22 (IST) May 04

Kollam Assembly Election Results 2026: Who is watching the Kollam count most closely

Candidates representing CPM, BJP, CONG, AAAP, BSP are contesting in Kollam and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.

09:13 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting progresses

Counting is underway in the Kollam constituency of Kerala, where neither candidate in the current tally carries a star flag. BJP's Dr. Prathap Kumar N and CPM's S. Jayamohan are both showing as leading at this stage, with vote totals yet to reflect a clear separation between the two. The sitting seat was held by CPM's M Mukesh, though the incumbent does not feature among the candidates in the current count.

09:12 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Kollam contest

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded S. Jayamohan in Kollam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:03 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Prathap Kumar N leads early count

Early counting trends from the Kollam assembly constituency in Kerala show BJP candidate Dr. Prathap Kumar N leading the contest. CPM's S. Jayamohan is also among those reflecting leads at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPM's M Mukesh, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to consolidate as counting continues across rounds.

09:02 (IST) May 04

Kollam Elections 2026: How is Mylode Sudhan faring? Watching the Kollam count

Mylode Sudhan, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kollam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:52 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results: Inside the counting hall: how Kollam's votes are tallied

In Kollam, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.

08:42 (IST) May 04

Kollam Assembly Election Results 2026: Kollam's result in Kerala's 140-seat Assembly count

Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Kollam's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.

08:32 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Result 2026: How Kollam's 2,072-vote 2021 margin reads in 2026

Kollam's 2021 election was won with a margin of 2,072 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

08:22 (IST) May 04

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

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

08:12 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results: How Kollam's 2026 margin will compare with 2021

The 2021 election in Kollam was won with a margin of 2,072 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

08:02 (IST) May 04

Kollam Elections 2026: Counting progresses in Kollam

In Kollam, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.

07:52 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's Kollam candidate and the 2026 count

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Prathap Kumar N in Kollam. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:42 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results: Kerala's Assembly count and Kollam's contribution

As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Kollam's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.

07:32 (IST) May 04

Kollam Elections 2026: The Kerala count and Kollam's piece of the puzzle

As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Kollam's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

07:22 (IST) May 04

Kollam Elections 2026: The counting hall in Kollam — round by round

At the designated counting centre for Kollam, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.

07:12 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results 2026: 2021's runner-up and May 4 count in Kollam

In 2021, Bindu Krishna of the Congress was the runner-up in Kollam. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

07:02 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results: May 4 result compared with the 2021 election

As counting progresses in Kollam, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when M Mukesh of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

06:52 (IST) May 04

Kollam Assembly Election Results 2026: Votes are being tallied — what to watch as the count unfolds

Votes cast in Kollam are now being counted. With 5 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

06:42 (IST) May 04

Kollam Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Prathap Kumar N of Bharatiya Janata Party

Prathap Kumar N, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kollam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:32 (IST) May 04

Kollam Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner M Mukesh and the 2026 count

In the 2021 Assembly Election, M Mukesh of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Kollam with a margin of 2,072 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

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.

Kollam is a General constituency in Kerala. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: S. Jayamohan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Prathap Kumar N (Bharatiya Janata Party), Adv. Bindhu Krishna (Congress), Adv. Sinu.L.R (Aam Aadmi Party), and Mylode Sudhan (Bahujan Samaj Party). In the 2021 Assembly Election, M Mukesh of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Kollam with a margin of 2,072 votes. The runner-up was Bindu Krishna of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Kollam 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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