Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI(M)’s Prof C Ravindranath wins by 126 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 20:20:14 IST
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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 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) — 10 candidates contesting from Manalur 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. Manalur is a General constituency under the Thrissur Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Murali Perunelly of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won by a margin of 29,876 votes. Murali Perunelly had also won in 2016. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Manalur in 2026.
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 at this stage of counting. Congress needs 37 more seats to reach that threshold, and CPM needs 38. Others are currently leading in 13 seats, keeping the overall picture fluid across the state.
09:20 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results: May 4 result compared with the 2021 election
As counting progresses in Manalur, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Murali Perunelly of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Manalur constituency counting under way in Kerala
Counting is under way in the Manalur assembly constituency in Kerala, where results are yet to be declared. The sitting seat is held by Murali Perunelly of CPM, and all eyes remain on how the final tally shapes up as votes continue to be counted across this segment.
09:10 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results 2026: 2021's runner-up and May 4 count in Manalur
In 2021, Vijay Hari of the Congress was the runner-up in Manalur. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Result: AAP's Dr Unnikrishnan Chirayath leads in Kerala seat
Counting is underway in the Manalur constituency of Kerala, where Aam Aadmi Party's Dr Unnikrishnan Chirayath is currently leading the race. BJP's Adv K K Aneeshkumar is also among those leading 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.
09:00 (IST) May 04
Manalur Elections 2026: Polling done, counting begun — Manalur's result awaited
Votes cast in Manalur 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.
08:50 (IST) May 04
Manalur Elections 2026: Part of the Thrissur Lok Sabha segment
Manalur falls under the Thrissur Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Thrissur area as counting advances.
08:40 (IST) May 04
Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Adv K K Aneeshkumar faring? Watching the Manalur count
Adv K K Aneeshkumar, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:30 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results: Kerala's Assembly count and Manalur's contribution
As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Manalur'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.
08:20 (IST) May 04
Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Consecutive victories: Murali Perunelly's record in Manalur
Murali Perunelly of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won both the 2016 and 2021 elections in Manalur. the result will show how votes have been distributed in 2026.
08:10 (IST) May 04
Manalur Elections 2026: Thrissur region watches the Manalur count
Manalur, which falls under the Thrissur Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Manalur's result will be part of the broader Thrissur-area picture.
08:00 (IST) May 04
Manalur Elections 2026: How is Jileef (Dileef Abdul Khadar) faring? Watching the Manalur count
Jileef (Dileef Abdul Khadar), contesting on a Social Democratic Party Of India ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:50 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results: The independent factor in Manalur's count
4 independent candidates are also in the fray in Manalur — including P V Chandran, Prathapan(S/O Ayyappan), Ravindranath K and 1 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:40 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Result 2026: Prof C Ravindranath (CPM) awaits the round-wise verdict
Prof C Ravindranath, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:30 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Dr Unnikrishnan Chirayath of Aam Aadmi Party
Dr Unnikrishnan Chirayath, contesting on a Aam Aadmi Party ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:20 (IST) May 04
Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Manalur's result in Kerala's 140-seat Assembly count
Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Manalur'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.
07:10 (IST) May 04
Manalur Elections 2026: The counting hall in Manalur — round by round
At the designated counting centre for Manalur, 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.
07:00 (IST) May 04
Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner Murali Perunelly and the 2026 count
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Murali Perunelly of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Manalur with a margin of 29,876 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
06:50 (IST) May 04
Manalur Elections 2026: Kerala's counting day and Manalur's place in it
Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Manalur is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
06:40 (IST) May 04
Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Who is watching the Manalur count most closely
Candidates representing BJP, AAAP, CONG, CPM, SDPI, INGP, IND are contesting in Manalur 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.
06:30 (IST) May 04
Manalur Elections 2026: Round-by-round: decoding the count in Manalur
In Manalur, 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.
06:20 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party in the Manalur contest
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Adv K K Aneeshkumar in Manalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:10 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s stake in May 4 Manalur count
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Prof C Ravindranath in Manalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:00 (IST) May 04
Manalur Election Results: How Manalur's 2026 margin will compare with 2021
The 2021 election in Manalur was won with a margin of 29,876 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
05:50 (IST) May 04
Manalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Votes are being tallied — what to watch as the count unfolds
Votes cast in Manalur are now being counted. With 10 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
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.