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Palakkad Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Udayan Sukumaran (Aam Aadmi Party), Krishnankutty K (Bahujan Samaj Party), R...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:07 IST

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19:01 (IST), May, 04

NDA, BJP lead in Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal as counting progresses

Across four states going to the polls, counting is well underway in Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, with leads shifting across the board. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA holds a tally of 97, having won 28 and leading in 69. Congress and its allies are at a tally of 22, all in leads, while independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively account for a tally of 7. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leads. NDA is at 55, all in leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to put their tally at 115, still 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. West Bengal, the largest of the four assemblies at 294 seats, requires 148 for a majority. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168, crossing the majority mark on current tallies if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, comprising 2 wins and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8. In Puducherry, where the majority mark is 16 in a 30-seat house, NDA has a tally of 18 with 13 seats already won and leads in 5, crossing the majority mark on current tallies. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 wins and 3 leads. Independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 7, comprising 5 wins and 2 leads.

18:48 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority in Kerala with tally of 64

Congress holds a tally of 64 seats in Kerala, where 71 are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly. With 54 seats already won and leading in 10 more, the party needs 7 additional seats to cross the majority mark. CPM sits well behind on a tally of 25, having won 20 and leading in 5. Counting continues across the state.

18:37 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody wins the seat

Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody has won the Palakkad assembly seat in Kerala, polling 62,199 votes to claim the constituency. BJP's Sobha Surendran finished second with 49,052 votes, leaving a final margin of 13,147 votes between the two. The seat was currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

18:26 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result 2026: BJP's Sobha Surendran wins the seat

The Palakkad assembly constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. BJP candidate Sobha Surendran wins the seat, marking a significant outcome in this keenly watched segment. The seat was currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, and with this result, it brings an end to Parambil's term as the MLA. Palakkad now shifts to the BJP column as the final count is confirmed.

18:15 (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 trends hold. The party has won 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.

18:04 (IST), May, 04

Mannarkad Election Result 2026: IUML's Adv. N. Samsudheen retains seat with 25,903-vote margin

IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen wins the Mannarkad seat in Kerala, securing 90,606 votes to defeat CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who finished with 64,703 votes. The winning margin stands at 25,903 votes. Samsudheen, 56, holds a graduate professional qualification and contested from this constituency as the sitting representative under the Indian Union Muslim League banner.

17:53 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting nears end

Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more in Kerala, bringing 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. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25 as counting continues across the state.

17:42 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody wins the seat

Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody has won the Palakkad assembly seat in Kerala, polling 62,199 votes to defeat BJP's Sobha Surendran, who finished with 49,052 votes. The margin between the two candidates stood at 13,147 votes. Sobha Surendran, a 52-year-old graduate contesting on a BJP ticket, could not hold off the Congress challenge in what turned out to be a decisive finish in this keenly watched constituency.

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17:31 (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 current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and 69 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

17:20 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: CPM's K Preman wins by 3,305 votes

CPM candidate K Preman wins the Nenmara seat in Kerala, securing 66,521 votes against Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who finished with 63,216 votes. The margin between the two stood at 3,305 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to K. Babu's term as the MLA.

17:09 (IST), May, 04

Congress tally touches 64 in Kerala, majority mark within reach

Congress has won 48 seats in Kerala and is currently leading in 16 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving the party seven seats short if its current leads hold. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in five others, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage of counting.

16:58 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody wins the seat

Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody has won the Palakkad assembly seat in Kerala, polling 62,199 votes to secure the constituency for his party. Sobha Surendran of BJP, a prominent name in this contest, finished second with 49,052 votes, leaving a final margin of 13,147 votes between the two. With the result now declared, Palakkad returns to the Congress fold in this keenly watched Kerala constituency.

16:47 (IST), May, 04

BJP on track to cross majority in West Bengal

As vote counting continues for all 294 seats in West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP appears to be on course to cross that threshold. The party is currently leading in 196 seats and has already secured 7, bringing its total to 203. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 1 seat and is leading in 80, for a total of 81. Meanwhile, candidates from other parties and independents are collectively leading in 9 seats across the state.

16:36 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan wins the seat

Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan has won the Chittur assembly seat in Kerala, polling 65,325 votes to defeat ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who finished with 58,815 votes. The winning margin stands at 6,510 votes. The seat was currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to his term as the MLA.

16:25 (IST), May, 04

Kerala Election Results 2026: Congress leads as UDF pushes toward majority mark

Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still under way, with Congress holding a tally of 62 seats — 36 declared wins and 26 leads — and needing 9 more to cross the majority mark of 71. The UDF bloc, of which Congress is the principal constituent, has a combined tally of 85 seats. CPM, the anchor of the LDF, has won 18 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 25 at this stage.

16:14 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody wins the seat

Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody has won the Palakkad assembly seat in Kerala, polling 62,199 votes to secure the constituency for his party. Sobha Surendran of BJP, a prominent name in Kerala politics who contested from this seat, finished second with 49,052 votes. The final margin between the two candidates stood at 13,147 votes, with the result now officially declared.

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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 trends hold. The party has won 4 seats outright and holds leads 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.

15:52 (IST), May, 04

Nenmara Election Result 2026: CPM's K Preman wins seat by 3,305 votes

The Nenmara constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPM candidate K Preman wins the seat with 66,521 votes, edging out Congress candidate A. Thankappan, who polled 63,216 votes. The margin between the two stands at 3,305 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's K. Babu, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count.

15:41 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 11 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 24 seats and is leading in 36 more, putting its tally at 60 — just 11 short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM has won 11 seats and is leading in 15, giving it a tally of 26. Counting is still in progress, and no party has yet crossed the majority mark on its own.

15:30 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody leads Sobha Surendran by 12,522 votes

In the Palakkad assembly constituency in Kerala, Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody is currently leading with 59,848 votes, holding a margin of 12,522 over BJP's Sobha Surendran, who has gathered 47,326 votes so far. Surendran, a 52-year-old graduate with 33 criminal cases on record, is trailing in second place as counting continues in this closely watched seat.

15:19 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 210 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 148, BJP is currently leading in 210 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70 seats. No seats have been declared in either party's favour at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.

14:57 (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 — 15 declared wins and leads in 47 more — leaving the party just 9 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind with a tally of 25, having won 7 and leading in 18. Counting continues across the state with no party yet confirmed at the majority mark.

14:46 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody leads Sobha Surendran by 12,462 votes

In the Palakkad assembly constituency in Kerala, Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody is currently leading with 54,482 votes, holding a margin of 12,462 over BJP's Sobha Surendran, who has accumulated 42,020 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Sobha Surendran, a prominent BJP figure in the state, finds herself trailing at this stage as results continue to come in from the seat.

14:35 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats so far and is leading in 92 more, taking its tally to 96. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no seats formally declared. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

14:24 (IST), May, 04

Mannarkad Election Results 2026: IUML's Samsudheen leads with a margin of 25,903

In Mannarkad, Kerala, IUML candidate Adv. N. Samsudheen is currently leading with 90,606 votes, holding a margin of 25,903 over CPI's Manzil Aboobacker, who has gathered 64,703 votes and is trailing in the count. The seat is currently held by IUML's Advocate. N. Samsudheen, and counting is still underway with the final result yet to be declared.

14:13 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with Congress out in front on a tally of 61, having won 7 and leading in 54. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current trends hold. CPM is placed second with a tally of 28, winning 3 and leading in 25, needing 43 more to reach that threshold.

14:02 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody leads Sobha Surendran by 10,817 votes

In the Palakkad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody is currently leading with 49,321 votes, holding a margin of 10,817 over BJP's Sobha Surendran, who has gathered 38,504 votes so far. Surendran, a 52-year-old graduate with 33 criminal cases on record, is trailing in second place as counting continues in this closely watched seat.

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 currently leading in 54 seats and needs 64 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 additional seats to get to 118. No seats have been declared in the state so far.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Results 2026: Congress leads with 6,730-vote margin over ISJD

In Chittur, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan is currently leading with 59,833 votes, holding a margin of 6,730 over ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who has accumulated 53,103 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:29 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with majority mark in sight

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 63 seats — 2 won and 61 leading — leaving the party just 8 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 24, having won 1 and leading in 23. Counting is still under way and no party has crossed the majority mark at this stage.

13:18 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Palakkad constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. The seat, currently held by incumbent Shafi Parambil of Congress, is being closely watched as votes are tallied. The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Sobha Surendran in what is shaping up to be a keenly contested race in this segment.

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

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads by 8,236 votes in Chittur

In Chittur, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan is currently leading with 50,190 votes, holding an 8,236-vote margin over ISJD's Adv. V. Murugadas, who has gathered 41,954 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:45 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 13 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 58 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of that threshold. CPM is leading in 21 seats, while IUML holds leads in 17. BJP is ahead in 4 seats at this stage. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Sobha Surendran leads as counting continues in Kerala

Counting is underway in the Palakkad assembly constituency in Kerala, where BJP's Sobha Surendran currently holds the lead. The seat has drawn considerable attention this cycle, with Congress fielding Ramesh Pisharody in a closely watched contest. The incumbent from the previous term, Shafi Parambil of Congress, is not among the candidates in the current count.

12:23 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Results 2026: Sobha Surendran leads but Congress's Pisharody holds more votes

Counting in Palakkad, Kerala is producing a tight contest at this stage. BJP's Sobha Surendran is currently leading in the constituency, though Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody holds a vote total of 32,444 against Surendran's 30,919, a difference of 1,525 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

12:13 (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 currently leading in 82 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 32 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

12:02 (IST), May, 04

Chittur Election Result 2026: ISJD's Murugadas leads in Kerala constituency

Counting is underway in the Chittur assembly constituency in Kerala, where Adv. V. Murugadas of the Indian Socialist Janata Dal is currently leading. Congress candidate Adv. Sumesh Achuthan is trailing with 37,553 votes against Murugadas's 34,580, putting the gap between the two at 2,973 votes. The seat is currently held by JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 47 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage. CPM is leading in 28 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress needs 24 more seats to cross that threshold, while CPM would need 43. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:41 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses in Kerala

In the Palakkad constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sobha Surendran is currently leading the seat, ahead of Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody by a margin of 2,728 votes, with Surendran having accumulated 22,984 votes against Pisharody's 20,256. The sitting MLA Shafi Parambil of Congress is not among the candidates in the current count.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Results 2026: BJP's Sobha Surendran leads by 2,728 votes

In Palakkad, BJP candidate Sobha Surendran is currently leading with 22,984 votes, holding a margin of 2,728 over Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody, who has gathered 20,256 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Kerala constituency.

11:20 (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 79 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 29 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Kongad Election Results 2026: Congress leads as Thulasi Teacher pulls ahead by 6,995 votes

In the Kongad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Thulasi Teacher is currently leading with 25,278 votes, holding a margin of 6,995 over CPM's Adv. K.Santhakumari, who has tallied 18,283 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Santhakumari K, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

10:59 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 52 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, making it the front-runner at this stage. CPM is leading in 26 seats. With the majority mark set at 71, Congress still needs 19 more seats to cross that threshold. No wins have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Palakkad assembly constituency, counting is under way and Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody holds the lead with 16,766 votes. BJP's Sobha Surendran is trailing at 15,303 votes, leaving a margin of 1,463 votes between the two at this stage. The seat is currently held by Shafi Parambil of Congress, though the incumbent's name does not appear among the candidates counted so far.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody leads with 1,463-vote margin

In the Palakkad constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody is currently leading with 16,766 votes, holding a margin of 1,463 votes over BJP's Sobha Surendran, who has accumulated 15,303 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Tarur Election Results 2026: CPM's Sumod leads with a 3,545-vote margin

In the Tarur constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Sumod is currently leading with 18,895 votes, holding a margin of 3,545 over Congress candidate Subramanian K C, who has gathered 15,350 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P.p.sumod, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead with 59 seats

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 43 constituencies, while CPM is ahead in 28. On the alliance front, UDF holds a lead in 59 seats against LDF's 41, with others accounting for 15. Neither front has yet crossed the threshold needed to claim a majority at this stage of counting.

09:57 (IST), May, 04

Palakkad Election Results 2026: BJP's Sobha Surendran leads by 2145 votes

In Palakkad, Kerala, BJP candidate Sobha Surendran is currently leading with 6,834 votes, holding a margin of 2,145 over Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody, who has tallied 4,689 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Shafi Parambil, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.

09:23 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress in front with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind with 33. Neither party is near the majority mark of 71 at this stage of counting. Congress needs 37 more seats to reach that threshold, and CPM requires 38. Other parties and groupings together account for leads in 13 seats as the count continues to move.

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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.

Palakkad is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Udayan Sukumaran (Aam Aadmi Party), Krishnankutty K (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ramesh Pisharody (Congress), Sobha Surendran (Bharatiya Janata Party), N.M.R. Razack (Independent), Reghu M (Independent), and Shamsudheen B. (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Shafi Parambil of the Congress won Palakkad with a margin of 3,859 votes. The runner-up was E. Sreedharan of the BJP. Shafi Parambil had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Palakkad 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.