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Kongad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher wins the seat

Thulasi Teacher of the Indian National Congress won the Kongad constituency with 62,734 votes, defeating CPI(M) candidate Adv. K. ...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 18:30:37 IST

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18:30 (IST), May, 04

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

Across four state assemblies, counting is producing sharply varied pictures. In Assam, where 126 seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 64, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 seats outright while leading in 69 more, comfortably crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22, all from leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the 234-seat house requires 118 for a majority. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads. NDA trails with a tally of 55, all from leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to give them a tally of 115, just 3 short of the majority mark, though no majority has been confirmed at this stage. West Bengal, the largest of the four contests at 294 seats, needs 148 for a majority. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats declared and 168 leads, crossing the majority threshold on current tallies. TMC is trailing with a tally of 106, drawn from 2 won seats and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in the state. In Puducherry, the 30-seat assembly has a majority mark of 16. NDA leads the count with a tally of 18, having already won 13 seats with 5 more leads, crossing the majority mark on current figures. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 seats won and 3 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in Puducherry.

18:15 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress is out in front in Kerala with a tally of 64 seats across the 140-seat assembly, having won 54 and currently leading in 10 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party just 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM sits well behind on a tally of 25, with 20 seats won and 5 leads in hand. Counting is still in progress across the state.

18:04 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher wins the seat

Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher has won the Kongad assembly seat in Kerala, polling 62,734 votes to defeat CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who secured 59,028 votes. The winning margin stands at 3,706 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's Santhakumari K, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to her term as the MLA.

17:53 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher wins the seat

The Kongad assembly constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher wins the seat, bringing an end to Santhakumari K's term as the MLA. The seat was currently held by CPM's Santhakumari K, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count. With this result, Congress reclaims Kongad from CPM in the Kerala assembly election.

17:42 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds seat with 16,517-vote margin

CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the Shornur seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,583 votes to defeat Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who secured 54,066 votes. The margin of victory stands at 16,517 votes. Mammikutty, 73, who currently holds the seat, retains it after a contest that saw Congress mount a challenge but fall short in the final count.

17:31 (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, leaving it well short of contention for a majority at this stage of counting.

17:20 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher wins the seat

In the Kongad assembly constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher wins the seat with 62,734 votes, defeating CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari by a margin of 3,706 votes. Santhakumari, who polled 59,028 votes, could not hold the seat for her party. Thulasi Teacher, 52, holds a postgraduate degree and contested with a clean record, carrying the Congress flag home in this keenly watched SC-reserved segment.

17:09 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election count in progress, majority mark 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 are cumulatively leading in the most seats so far, with 10 declared wins and leads in 106 more, bringing their tally to 116 — just 2 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 52, giving it a tally of 59. NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no wins declared yet, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

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16:58 (IST), May, 04

Malampuzha Election Result 2026: CPM's A Prabhakaran wins with 19,721-vote margin

The result is in from Malampuzha in Kerala. CPM candidate A Prabhakaran wins the seat with 68,629 votes, holding off BJP's C Krishnakumar who finished with 48,908 votes. The margin between the two stands at 19,721 votes. The seat was currently held by CPI(M)'s A. Prabhakaran, who retains it with this victory.

16:47 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on Kerala majority with 64-seat tally

Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still under way, and Congress holds the strongest position at this stage with 42 seats won and leads in 22 more, putting its tally at 64. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress just 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 19 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 25 so far.

16:36 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher wins the seat

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher has won the seat with 62,734 votes, edging out CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who polled 59,028 votes. The margin between the two candidates stands at 3,706 votes. Thulasi Teacher, a 52-year-old postgraduate with a clean record, claimed the seat for Congress in what turned out to be a closely contested finish in this Kerala assembly segment.

16:25 (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 a combined tally of 22 seats — 12 won and 10 where it is currently leading. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 where it is leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats in the union territory.

15:52 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Thulasi Teacher secures Kongad seat in close contest

Thulasi Teacher of Congress won the Kongad constituency with 62,734 votes, defeating CPI(M) candidate Adv. K. Santhakumari by a margin of 3,706 votes. Santhakumari secured 59,028 votes. BJP candidate Dr. Renu Suresh finished third with 24,925 votes.

15:19 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Congress is out in front in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, having won 19 seats and leading in 43 more for a tally of 62, leaving the party nine seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM has won 9 and is leading in 16, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage of counting. With results still coming in, neither party has yet crossed the majority mark.

15:08 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher leads with 4,250-vote margin

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading the count with 56,363 votes. The 52-year-old postgraduate holds a margin of 4,250 votes over CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has accumulated 52,113 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and the contest between the two candidates remains closely watched as the numbers continue to come in from this Kerala seat.

14:35 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF tally touches 85 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front among parties, leading in 51 seats with 11 already declared in its favour, giving it a tally of 62. Its alliance UDF holds a broader tally of 85, needing just 9 more seats to cross the majority mark if current leads hold. CPM has a tally of 28, with 5 seats won and 23 leads in hand.

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14:24 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher leads with 4,250-vote margin

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading the count with 56,363 votes against CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has accumulated 52,113 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,250 votes, with counting still under way. Thulasi Teacher, a 52-year-old postgraduate, has maintained the lead over the sitting CPM representative in what remains a closely watched contest in this segment.

13:51 (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 4 and leading in 57 others, leaving the party 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is well behind on a tally of 26, with 1 won and 25 leads. No party has crossed the majority mark yet.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher leads with 5,714-vote margin

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading the count with 51,152 votes. The 52-year-old postgraduate candidate holds a margin of 5,714 votes over CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has gathered 45,438 votes so far. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet for this Kerala seat.

13:07 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats as counting progresses

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 66 constituencies, just five seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is a distant second with leads in 21 seats. IUML holds leads in 20 seats while CPI is ahead in six. BJP is leading in three seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher leads with 6,095-vote margin

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading the count with 45,055 votes against CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who stands at 38,960 votes. The margin between the two candidates has settled at 6,095 votes as counting continues. Thulasi Teacher, a 52-year-old postgraduate with a clean record, is holding a steady advantage in this SC-reserved seat with results yet to be declared.

12:23 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 25 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, leaving the party 25 seats short of that mark. CPM is leading in 29 seats and needs 42 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet as trends continue to emerge from across the state.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher leads by 7,601 votes

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading with 39,219 votes, holding a margin of 7,601 over CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has gathered 31,618 votes so far. Thulasi Teacher, 52, holds a postgraduate degree and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

11:41 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 64 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, making it the single largest party at this stage. CPM is leading in 28 seats. The UDF alliance holds the broader advantage with leads in 64 seats, while the LDF is leading in 41. Congress still needs 24 more seats to reach the majority mark on its own.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher leads with 6,995-vote margin

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading the count with 25,278 votes, holding a margin of 6,995 over CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has accumulated 18,283 votes so far. Thulasi Teacher, a 52-year-old postgraduate with a clean record, is contesting on a Congress ticket in this SC-reserved seat as counting continues.

10:59 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 19 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, putting it 19 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 26 seats at this stage of counting. No seats have been declared yet across the state, and the picture remains fluid as counting continues in several constituencies.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher leads with 4,148-vote margin

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading the count with 16,164 votes, holding a margin of 4,148 over CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has accumulated 12,016 votes so far. Thulasi Teacher, a 52-year-old postgraduate, represents the SC category and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority mark still out of reach

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 13 constituencies, leaving it 3 seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Independent candidates and those from other parties cumulatively lead in 4 seats in Puducherry. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Pattambi Election Result 2026: Congress candidate T. P. Shaji leads over sitting MLA Muhassin

In Pattambi, Kerala, Congress candidate T. P. Shaji is currently leading with 10,948 votes, holding a margin of 1,707 votes over CPI's Muhammed Muhassin, who has gathered 9,241 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's Muhammed Muhassin, who finds himself trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this constituency.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala as counting progresses across 140 seats

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, Congress is currently leading in 43 constituencies. CPM is trailing with leads in 28 seats, still needing 43 more to reach the majority mark. Congress itself requires 28 more seats to cross that threshold. With no seats declared yet, the race across all 140 assembly constituencies remains firmly in motion.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher leads with 1,277-vote margin

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading the count with 7,525 votes, holding a margin of 1,277 over CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has accumulated 6,248 votes so far. Thulasi Teacher, a 52-year-old postgraduate with a clean record, is ahead as counting continues in this seat where no result has been declared yet.

09:57 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result 2026: Congress leads as Thulasi Teacher pulls ahead in Kerala seat

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading with 7,525 votes, holding a margin of 1,277 over CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has accumulated 6,248 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's Santhakumari K. Counting is still underway, and the final result is yet to be declared.

09:26 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Assembly Election Results 2026: Kongad's electoral journey: three elections in focus

Kongad saw K.V. Vijayadas of the CPM win in 2016, followed by Santhakumari K of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.

09:23 (IST), May, 04

Kerala counting update: Congress and CPM locked in tight race

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress leading in 34 constituencies and CPM close behind in 33, with the majority mark sitting at 71. Neither party is anywhere near that threshold at this stage, and Congress still needs 37 more seats to get there. CPI is leading in 10 seats while IUML accounts for 9, with BJP showing leads in 6 constituencies across the state.

09:16 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Assembly Election Results 2026: Kongad among Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies May 4

Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Kongad'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.

09:12 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result: CPM leads as counting progresses in Kerala seat

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, counting is currently underway with no candidate having crossed the finish line yet. CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, a 55-year-old SC category candidate with a graduate professional degree and a clean record, is leading at this stage. BJP's Dr. Renu Suresh is also in the contest, with both candidates showing active tallies as the round-by-round count continues.

09:06 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result 2026: How is Adv. K.Santhakumari faring? Watching the Kongad count

Adv. K.Santhakumari, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 4 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kongad May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:02 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari leads early in Kongad

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Adv. K.Santhakumari is currently leading the count, with BJP's Dr. Renu Suresh also showing early movement in the same seat. The constituency is currently held by CPM's Santhakumari K. Vote totals are still coming in and the contest remains active as counting continues across the seat.

08:56 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's stake in May 4 Kongad count

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Renu Suresh in Kongad. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:46 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Results: How Congress is positioned in Kongad

The Congress has fielded Thulasi Teacher in Kongad. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:36 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Kongad

As counting advances in Kongad, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 4 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

08:26 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Results: Renu Suresh (BJP) awaits the round-wise verdict

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

08:16 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow

Votes cast in Kongad are now being counted. With 4 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

08:06 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result 2026: Reading the rounds: what Kongad's count is showing

In Kongad, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.

07:56 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Kongad's count progresses

Candidates representing BSP, CONG, BJP, CPM are contesting in Kongad 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.

07:46 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Results: Kongad in Kerala's 140-seat tally — what to expect

As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Kongad'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.

07:36 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Kongad's count

Votes cast in Kongad are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Kongad.

07:26 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Elections 2026: Palakkad Lok Sabha segment: Kongad's role in the count

Kongad falls under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Palakkad area as counting advances.

07:16 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Result 2026: Kongad's 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Kongad, 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.

07:06 (IST), May, 04

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

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

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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.
Thulasi Teacher of the Indian National Congress won the Kongad constituency with 62,734 votes, defeating CPI(M) candidate Adv. K. Santhakumari by a margin of 3,706 votes. Santhakumari secured 59,028 votes. BJP candidate Dr. Renu Suresh finished third with 24,925 votes.
Four candidates contested from Kongad in Kerala's 2026 Assembly Election: Guruvayoorappan P E (Bahujan Samaj Party), Thulasi Teacher (Congress), Dr. Renu Suresh (Bharatiya Janata Party), and Adv. K. Santhakumari (Communist Party of India (Marxist)).
Kongad is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Kerala, falling under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 181,172 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 76.45% was recorded in the 2021 election.
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. K. Santhakumari of CPI(M) won Kongad with a margin of 27,219 votes, defeating IUML's U.C. Raman. In 2016, K.V. Vijayadas of CPI(M) had won the seat with a margin of 13,271 votes.
Round-by-round trends from Kongad were closely tracked. The constituency's result adds 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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