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Mankada Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali retains seat with commanding margin

Manjalamkuzhi Ali (Indian Union Muslim League), Lejoy Mash (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji (Independent), a...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:06 IST

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19:01 (IST), May, 04

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

Across four assemblies counting votes today, the picture is taking shape at different paces in each state. In Assam, where 126 seats are at stake and 64 needed for a majority, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97 seats, well past the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 constituencies with no seats declared yet, keeping their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, the 234-seat house requires 118 for a majority. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, for a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 with no seats declared, placing its tally at 55. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead across constituencies, holding a combined tally of 115, still 3 short of the majority mark. West Bengal, the largest of the four with 294 seats and a majority mark of 148, sees BJP leading with a tally of 179, having won 11 and leading in 168. TMC has won 2 and is leading in 104, for a tally of 106, trailing BJP by 73 seats on current counts. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, where just 30 seats are in play and 16 needed to govern, NDA has already won 13 and is leading in 5 more, taking its tally to 18 and crossing the majority mark on current trends. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in the union territory.

18:48 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, with 54 declared wins and 10 leads still being counted, leaving it just 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly. CPM is placed at a tally of 25, with 20 wins and 5 leads. Counting continues, and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

18:37 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result 2026: IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali retains seat with commanding margin

IUML candidate Manjalamkuzhi Ali wins the Mankada seat in Kerala, securing 110692 votes to hold off Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who finished with 65083 votes. The margin between the two stands at 45609 votes. The seat was currently held by IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali, and the 73-year-old has now successfully defended his position in this Kerala constituency.

18:26 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result 2026: Kerala constituency returns a verdict

The Mankada assembly constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict, with counting concluded and the result now officially declared. The seat is currently held by IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali, who has represented this constituency through the outgoing term. Full candidate-wise figures are being collated, and the complete picture from Mankada will reflect shortly across official tallies.

18:15 (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 — 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. The Congress-led alliance has a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column, trailing the front-runner considerably. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

18:04 (IST), May, 04

Wandoor Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar leads by 47,939 votes

In the Wandoor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar is currently leading with 1,21,074 votes, holding a margin of 47,939 over CPM's Dr.K.K Damodaran, who has polled 73,135 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's A P Anilkumar, who is also the leading candidate as votes continue to be tallied in this Kerala constituency.

17:53 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress just 7 seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

17:42 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali wins by 45,609 votes

The Mankada constituency in Kerala has returned its sitting legislator to the assembly. IUML candidate Manjalamkuzhi Ali wins the seat with 110,692 votes, defeating Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who polled 65,083 votes. The margin of victory stands at 45,609 votes. Ali, 73, holds a 12th Pass qualification and is the incumbent representative of this constituency.

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17:32 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold, with a tally of 179 seats — comprising 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies. TMC, which is trailing, has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leads in 104. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

17:20 (IST), May, 04

Wandoor Election Results 2026: Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar leads by 47,939 votes

In the Wandoor constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate A.P Anilkumar is currently leading with 1,21,074 votes, holding a margin of 47,939 over CPM's Dr.K.K Damodaran, who has gathered 73,135 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's A P Anilkumar, who is also the leading candidate in the ongoing count.

17:09 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

With counting still under way across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress has won 48 seats and is leading in 16 more, taking its tally to 64 — just seven short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and leads in five others, leaving it at a tally of 25. The result in Kerala remains open as the final rounds come in.

16:58 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: IUML's Manjalamkuzhi Ali wins the seat

The Mankada constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. IUML candidate Manjalamkuzhi Ali wins the seat, securing 110692 votes to defeat Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who polled 65083 votes. The winning margin stands at 45609 votes. At 73, Ali, who holds a criminal case record of one, retains the seat he previously held, completing a decisive contest in this Kerala constituency.

16:47 (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 sits at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 8 more, giving it a tally of 21 seats that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 2 others for a tally of 4, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.

16:36 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Results 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads by 57,887 votes

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is currently leading with 113,622 votes, holding a margin of 57,887 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has tallied 55,735 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

16:25 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62 seats so far. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning the party needs 9 additional seats to get there. CPM, by contrast, has won 18 and is leading in 7, placing its tally at 25. Counting is still under way across the state.

16:14 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: Incumbent Manjalamkuzhi Ali leads with a comfortable margin

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, sitting IUML legislator Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading the count with 110,186 votes. The 73-year-old incumbent holds a margin of 45,412 votes over Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who has gathered 64,774 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.

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16:03 (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 mark if the current leads hold. The party has won 4 seats and is leading in 212 more, giving it a tally of 216. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Perinthalmanna Election Results 2026: Najeeb Kanthapuram holds a commanding lead for IUML

In Perinthalmanna, Kerala, the sitting IUML MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram is leading with 104,888 votes, building a margin of 32,431 over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who is trailing with 72,457 votes. Counting is still in progress in this constituency, with Kanthapuram, currently 50 years old, looking to retain the seat he holds for the Indian Union Muslim League.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 11 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress holds a tally of 60 seats, having won 24 and leading in 36 more, leaving it 11 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM has a tally of 26, with 11 seats won and 15 leads in hand. Whether these numbers hold will determine the final shape of the house.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: IUML incumbent leads in Kerala seat

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, sitting IUML legislator Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading the count. The 73-year-old incumbent has accumulated 98,906 votes, holding a margin of 42,199 over Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who trails with 56,707 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.

15:19 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 4 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 95 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

15:08 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Result 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a 43,322-vote margin

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is currently leading with 88,084 votes, holding a margin of 43,322 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 44,762 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:57 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with Congress out in front on 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 placed second with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18 constituencies at this stage of counting.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: Manjalamkuzhi Ali holds firm lead in Kerala seat

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, sitting IUML legislator Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading the count with 86,056 votes. The 73-year-old incumbent is holding a margin of 37,993 votes over Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who has gathered 48,063 votes so far. Results are yet to be declared, but Ali's position at this stage of counting remains commanding.

14:35 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark sits at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 96, with 4 seats won and leads in 92 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.

14:24 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Result 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a margin of 43,322 votes

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is currently leading with 88,084 votes, holding a margin of 43,322 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 44,762 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:13 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54 more, leaving it 10 seats short of the 71-seat majority mark. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 28, having won 3 and leading in 25. Counting is still in progress and the final picture across Kerala's constituencies is yet to settle.

14:02 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: Manjalamkuzhi Ali leads with a comfortable margin

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, sitting IUML legislator Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading the count with 77,686 votes. The 73-year-old incumbent holds a margin of 36,811 votes over Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who has polled 40,875 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

13:51 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 118 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 127 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 46 seats, with 72 seats still needed to cross 118. No seats have been declared in the state so far.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Results 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a 34,467-vote margin

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is currently leading with 70,424 votes, holding a margin of 34,467 over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has gathered 35,957 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 8 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 63 seats — 2 won and 61 leading — and needs just 8 more to reach the majority mark of 71. CPM is well behind with a tally of 24, having won 1 and leading in 23. Counting is still in progress, and the gap between the two principal parties remains wide at this stage.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: Incumbent Manjalamkuzhi Ali holds a commanding lead

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, sitting IUML legislator Manjalamkuzhi Ali, 73, is currently leading the count with 62,263 votes. Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji is trailing at 31,736 votes, leaving Ali with a margin of 30,527 votes at this stage. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

13:07 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 20 more, taking its tally to 25. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3, well behind the front-runner. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 1 seat in the union territory.

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Manjeri Election Result 2026: IUML's Rahmathulla leads with a 23,408-vote margin

In the Manjeri constituency of Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. M. Rahmathulla is currently leading with 49,099 votes, holding a margin of 23,408 votes over Independent candidate V.M. Musthafa, who has accumulated 25,691 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Adv. U.a. Latheef, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 58 Kerala seats, needs 13 more for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 58 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of that threshold. CPM trails considerably with leads in 21 seats, while IUML is ahead in 17. No results have been declared yet as the count progresses across the state.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: IUML incumbent leads with a strong margin

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Sitting IUML legislator Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading with 57,335 votes, holding a margin of 28,755 over Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who has accumulated 28,580 votes so far. Ali, 73, has one criminal case on record and is a 12th pass candidate contesting from this general category seat.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 83 seats as Assam counting progresses

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 has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 31 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Vengara Election Result 2026: IUML's K.M. Shaji leads by over 10,000 votes

In the Vengara constituency of Kerala, IUML's K.M. Shaji is currently leading with 34,425 votes, holding a margin of 10,793 over Independent candidate Sabah Kundupuzhakkal, who has gathered 23,632 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's P.k Kunjhalikutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 64 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. 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 and needs 7 more to reach the majority mark. LDF is leading in 42 seats, still 29 short of a majority at this stage of counting.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: IUML incumbent Manjalamkuzhi Ali holds a strong lead

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, sitting IUML legislator Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading the count with 46,426 votes. The 73-year-old incumbent is ahead of Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who has gathered 22,472 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 23,954 votes, with counting still in progress and the final result yet to be declared.

11:41 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 seats are needed for a majority. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 159 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 43 seats, still needing 75 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 25 seats, requiring 93 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: Najeeb Kanthapuram holds a strong lead for IUML

In Perinthalmanna, Kerala, counting is still under way and IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram is leading with 26,806 votes. The sitting MLA, currently held by IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram, is looking to retain the seat as he leads CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who has accumulated 15,180 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 11,626 votes at this stage of counting.

11:20 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 64 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, while CPM is ahead in 27. The UDF alliance holds leads in 64 seats at this stage, with LDF leading in 40. Congress still needs 24 more seats to reach the majority mark, and CPM needs 44 if it is to get there.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: Manjalamkuzhi Ali leads with 15,063-vote margin

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, IUML's sitting MLA Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading the count with 29,709 votes. The 73-year-old incumbent, contesting on an Indian Union Muslim League ticket, holds a margin of 15,063 votes over Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who has gathered 14,646 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat.

10:59 (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 currently leading in 157 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 100 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: Najeeb Kanthapuram holds lead for IUML

In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram is currently leading with 20,642 votes, a margin of 8,282 over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who stands at 12,360 votes. Kanthapuram, who currently holds the seat, is defending his position as counting continues. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

10:43 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party in the Mankada contest

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

10:39 (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 45 constituencies, putting it 26 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 27 seats at this stage. With no results declared yet, the race remains open, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle across the state.

10:33 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Mankada fits into the broader picture

Mankada is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 4 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Mankada Election Result: Manjalamkuzhi Ali leads with a comfortable margin

In the Mankada constituency of Kerala, sitting IUML legislator Manjalamkuzhi Ali is currently leading the count with 18,480 votes. The 73-year-old incumbent holds a margin of 9,778 votes over Independent candidate Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji, who has gathered 8,702 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be 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.

Mankada is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 150,099 voters on its electoral rolls. 4 candidates are contesting in 2026: Manjalamkuzhi Ali (Indian Union Muslim League), Lejoy Mash (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kunnath Mohamed S/O Ali Haji (Independent), and Mohammed Kunnath S/O Moideen (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manjalamkuzhi Ali of the Indian Union Muslim League won Mankada. The runner-up was T. K. Rasheedali of the CPM. Manjalamkuzhi Ali had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Mankada 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.