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Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI(M)’s Prof C Ravindranath wins by 126 vote margin

Adv K K Aneeshkumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Dr Unnikrishnan Chirayath (Aam Aadmi Party), T N Prathapan (Congress), Prof C Ravind...

The Times of India | May 05, 2026, 15:34:06 IST

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15:34 (IST), May, 05

Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026: CPI(M)’s Prof C Ravindranath wins by 126 vote margin

In Manalur, Prof C Ravindranath of CPI(M) secured a razor-thin victory, polling 65,337 votes and defeating Congress candidate TN Prathapan by a margin of just 126 votes. BJP’s Adv KK Aneeshkumar finished third with 38,125 votes, as the constituency delivered one of the closest contests in the state.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election count: no alliance near majority yet

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally at 115, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, leaving them 3 seats short of a majority on current trends. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53 constituencies, and still needs 58 seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 seats with no wins declared so far, and requires 63 more to cross the threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage of counting.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

Ollur Election Result 2026: CPI's K Rajan holds seat with 8,884-vote margin

CPI candidate K Rajan wins the seat in Ollur, Kerala, securing 69,703 votes to retain the constituency he currently holds. Congress candidate Adv. Shaji J Kodankandath finished second with 60,819 votes, falling short by a margin of 8,884 votes. K Rajan, 52, a graduate professional with two criminal cases on record, successfully defended his position as the sitting MLA in what turned out to be a decisive finish.

18:05 (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 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, well short of the halfway mark.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: CPM leads Congress by 126 votes in tight count

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers show. CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, aged 70 and a postgraduate, is leading with 65,337 votes against Congress candidate T N Prathapan, who is trailing on 65,211 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 126 votes, making Manalur one of the closest contests to watch as counting continues.

17:43 (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, taking its tally to 18 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. 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.

17:32 (IST), May, 04

Ollur Election Result 2026: CPI's K Rajan holds seat with 8,884-vote margin

CPI candidate K Rajan wins the seat in Ollur, Kerala, securing 69,703 votes to retain the constituency he currently holds. Congress candidate Adv. Shaji J Kodankandath finished second with 60,819 votes, falling short by a margin of 8,884. K Rajan, 52, a graduate professional with two criminal cases on record, successfully defended his position, continuing his tenure as the MLA for Ollur.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. With the majority mark at 71, the party needs 7 more seats to cross the threshold. CPI(M) has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

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17:10 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: CPM leads Congress by a narrow 126 votes

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, counting has thrown up a remarkably close contest. CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, aged 70 and a postgraduate, is currently leading with 65,337 votes against Congress candidate T N Prathapan, who is trailing with 65,211 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 126 votes, making this one of the tightest races to watch as counting continues.

16:59 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 9 seats and is leading in 178 more, taking its tally to 187. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 95, giving it a tally of 96, still 52 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 10 seats in the state.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat

CPM candidate U R Pradeep has won the Chelakkara assembly seat in Kerala, securing 76,073 votes to defeat Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who finished with 46,687 votes. The margin of victory stands at 29,386 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on Kerala majority with tally of 63

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 40 seats and is leading in 23 more, giving it a tally of 63 seats — just 8 short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, putting its tally at 25. Counting is still under way, and the majority mark remains the number to watch as results continue to come in.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: CPM's Prof C Ravindranath leads by narrow margin

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Prof C Ravindranath, aged 70, is currently leading the count with 57,282 votes. Congress candidate T N Prathapan is trailing close behind with 56,508 votes, leaving a margin of just 774 votes between the two. With no star flag active in the candidate list, the constituency-level picture remains the defining story here, and counting continues with the result yet to be declared.

16:15 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark with 133 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 133, having won 2 and leading in 131 constituencies, already crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA has a tally of 56 seats, all in the leading column, trailing well behind. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 37 more, giving it a tally of 41, needing 77 additional seats to reach the majority mark.

16:04 (IST), May, 04

Ollur Election Results 2026: K Rajan holds lead as counting continues

In the Ollur constituency of Kerala, sitting CPI legislator K Rajan is currently leading the count with 45,277 votes. Congress candidate Adv. Shaji J Kodankandath is trailing at 40,064 votes, leaving a margin of 5,213 votes between the two. Rajan, 52, holds a graduate professional qualification and is the incumbent in this seat, making his early lead a significant marker as results continue to come in.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is still underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, having won 27 and leading in 34 more, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM has a tally of 25, with 14 declared wins and leads in 11 constituencies. Other parties and independents together account for a tally of 54 seats in the current count.

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15:42 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: CPM leads Congress by narrow margin

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM candidate Prof C Ravindranath is currently leading with 50,161 votes, holding a margin of 675 over Congress candidate T N Prathapan, who has gathered 49,486 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Murali Perunelly of CPM, is not among the candidates in the current count.

15:32 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Results 2026: Congress Edges Ahead of CPM in Nail-Biter

It's a really tight race in Kerala's Manalur constituency! Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently in the lead with 49,486 votes. Hot on his heels is CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, who has secured 50,161 votes. That's a razor-thin margin of just 675 votes separating them. Interestingly, the seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who isn't showing up in the top 3 positions at the moment.

15:20 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is the front-runner at this stage of counting, having won 19 seats and leading in 43 more for a tally of 62. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress nine seats short if current leads hold. CPM has won 9 and is leading in 16, putting its tally at 25. No party has crossed the majority threshold yet.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate T N Prathapan holding the lead at this stage. The sitting seat belongs to CPM, with Murali Perunelly having been the incumbent. Whether Congress can convert this lead into a win remains to be seen as the final numbers come in.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 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 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Results 2026: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 5,588-vote margin

In Kunnamkulam, Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading with 62,123 votes, holding a margin of 5,588 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has accumulated 56,535 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's A.c.moideen. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

14:36 (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, having won 11 and leading in 51 more. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 9 seats short if current trends hold. CPM is well behind with a tally of 28, having won 5 and leading in 23 constituencies across the state.

14:26 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently leading the count with 38,971 votes, holding a margin of 1,311 votes over CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, who has tallied 37,660 votes. The sitting MLA Murali Perunelly is not among the candidates in the current count. Results are yet to be declared.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Results 2026: Congress leads CPM by 1,311 votes in tight contest

In Manalur, Kerala, Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently leading with 38,971 votes, holding a margin of 1,311 over CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, who has accumulated 37,660 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress in this closely contested constituency.

14:04 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: Congress leads in Kerala constituency

Counting is underway in Manalur, one of Kerala's keenly watched assembly segments, and the Congress is currently in the lead. The sitting seat belongs to the CPM, with Murali Perunelly having held it previously. As tallying continues, the final outcome in this constituency is yet to be determined.

13:52 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Results 2026: Congress Edges Ahead in Tight Race

It's a nail-biter in Manalur, Kerala! Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently holding a slim lead with 34,316 votes. Hot on his heels is CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, trailing by a mere 161 votes with 34,477 votes counted so far. This is shaping up to be one of the closest contests we're seeing. The seat, currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, doesn't see him in the top positions at this stage.

13:42 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: Congress candidate T N Prathapan leads by 1428 votes

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently leading the count with 32,034 votes, holding a margin of 1,428 over CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, who has accumulated 30,606 votes so far. The 65-year-old Prathapan, who has cleared his higher secondary education, is keeping the contest close but firmly in his favour as counting continues in this keenly watched seat.

13:31 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Results 2026: Congress leads CPM by 1,428 votes in Kerala seat

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently leading with 32,034 votes, holding a margin of 1,428 over CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, who has accumulated 30,606 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:20 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Update: CPM's A C Moideen Ahead by 5,710 Votes

In Kunnamkulam, Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently in the lead with 61,294 votes. He holds a significant margin of 5,710 votes over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has secured 55,584 votes and is currently trailing. The incumbent MLA for this seat is CPM's A.c.moideen, though he is not currently listed among the top three leading candidates in this phase of the vote count.

13:08 (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 65 constituencies, leaving it just six seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, by contrast, is leading in 21 seats at this stage. IUML is ahead in 20 seats, while BJP is leading in four. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:58 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: CPM leads as Congress trails by 1,613 votes

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, CPM's Prof C Ravindranath is currently leading the count with 24,105 votes, holding a margin of 1,613 over Congress candidate T N Prathapan, who has gathered 22,492 votes so far. Ravindranath, 70, holds a postgraduate degree and is contesting from the General category. Results in this seat are yet to be declared as counting continues.

12:47 (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, NDA is currently leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:36 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result 2026: CPM's A C Moideen leads with 5,572-vote margin

In Kunnamkulam, Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading with 42,898 votes, holding a margin of 5,572 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has gathered 37,326 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's A.c.moideen. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

12:25 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 64 seats

With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is leading in 46 constituencies, making it the single largest party at this stage. CPM is leading in 29 seats. At the alliance level, UDF holds leads in 64 seats while LDF is ahead in 42. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning UDF needs 7 more seats and LDF needs 29 more to reach that threshold.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: CPM leads Congress in Kerala seat

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Prof C Ravindranath is currently leading with 20,105 votes, holding a margin of 994 over Congress candidate T N Prathapan, who has accumulated 19,111 votes so far. The incumbent, Murali Perunelly of CPM, is not among the candidates in the current count.

12:04 (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 83 constituencies, 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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Thrissur Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Rajan. J. Pallan leads by 16,503 votes

In the Thrissur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Rajan. J. Pallan is currently leading with 37,186 votes, holding a margin of 16,503 over CPI's Alankode Leelakrishnan, who has gathered 20,683 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's P Balachandran, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, while CPM holds leads in 28. Congress needs 24 more seats to reach the majority mark if these leads hold. CPM, trailing well behind, would need 43 additional seats. Other parties and independents are leading in a combined 49 seats at this stage of counting.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: CPM leads Congress by 378 votes in tight contest

Counting in the Manalur constituency of Kerala has thrown up a close race, with CPM's Prof C Ravindranath currently leading on 15,837 votes. Congress candidate T N Prathapan is trailing close behind with 15,459 votes, leaving a margin of just 378 votes between the two as counting continues. The 70-year-old postgraduate, who carries one criminal case on record, is holding his position at the top of the count in this keenly watched seat.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark remains two seats away

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 146 constituencies, leaving it just 2 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 111 seats, needing 37 more to reach the halfway mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Wadakkanchery Election Results 2026: Xavier Chittilappilly holds lead for CPM

In Wadakkanchery, Kerala, CPM's Xavier Chittilappilly is currently leading with 32,883 votes, a margin of 4,593 over Congress candidate P.N. Vaisakh, who has gathered 28,290 votes so far. Chittilappilly, 54, is the sitting MLA for this constituency and is looking to extend his tenure as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPM's Xavier Chittilappilly.

11:01 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 68 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, while CPM is placed second with leads in 26 seats. The UDF bloc holds leads in 68 seats at this stage, with LDF ahead in 37. Neither front has crossed the majority threshold yet, and the contest remains open as results continue to come in.

10:51 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: Congress candidate T N Prathapan leads in Kerala seat

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently leading the count. The sitting seat, held previously by CPM's Murali Perunelly, is seeing a close contest as votes continue to be tallied. The result for this Kerala assembly segment is yet to be declared, with counting still under way.

10:40 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result: Congress leads as counting progresses in Kerala

In Manalur, Kerala, Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently leading the count with 7,437 votes. CPM's Prof C Ravindranath is trailing with 7,906 votes recorded so far, placing the margin between the two at 469 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues.

10:30 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate T N Prathapan leads by 191 votes

In the Manalur constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate T N Prathapan is currently leading with 3,689 votes, holding a margin of 191 over CPM's Prof C Ravindranath, who has tallied 3,498 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's Murali Perunelly, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

10:20 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority mark still six seats away

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 six seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats, needing 11 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats at this stage of counting. No alliance has crossed the majority mark yet.

10:10 (IST), May, 04

Kunnamkulam Election Result 2026: CPM's A C Moideen leads by 711 votes in Kerala

In the Kunnamkulam constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate A C Moideen is currently leading with 9,487 votes, holding a margin of 711 over Congress candidate P T Ajay Mohan, who has gathered 8,776 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's A.c.moideen. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

09:40 (IST), May, 04

Manalur Election Result 2026: Manalur is a General constituency — what it means for counting day

Manalur is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 10 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

09:30 (IST), May, 04

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

As counting advances in Manalur, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 10 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

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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.

Manalur is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Thrissur Lok Sabha segment. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adv K K Aneeshkumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Dr Unnikrishnan Chirayath (Aam Aadmi Party), T N Prathapan (Congress), Prof C Ravindranath (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Jileef (Dileef Abdul Khadar) (Social Democratic Party Of India), Sivaprasad Gandhi K M (Indian Gandhiyan Party), P V Chandran (Independent), Prathapan(S/O Ayyappan) (Independent), Ravindranath K (Independent), and Sujith (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Murali Perunelly of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Manalur with a margin of 29,876 votes. The runner-up was Vijay Hari of the Congress. Murali Perunelly had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Manalur 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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Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI(M)’s Prof C Ravindranath wins by 126 vote margin

Counting is underway in Manalur, one of Kerala's keenly watched assembly segments, and the Congress is currently in the lead. The sitting seat belongs to the CPM, with Murali Perunelly having held it previously. As tallying continues, the final outcome in this constituency is yet to be determined.

Manalur is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 10 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

As counting advances in Manalur, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 10 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

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