Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI's Ajayaprasad wins by 21,529 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:01:25 IST
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Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPI's Ajayaprasad wins by 21,529 votes
C. Ajayaprasad (Communist Party of India), Jose Saranath (Bahujan Samaj Party), Noushad Younus (Indian Union Muslim League), Nedumoncavu Gopalakrishnan (Equality Party of India), K. Mahesh (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Adv. Reghunadh Kamukumchery (Twenty 20 Party) — 6 candidates contesting from Punalur 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. Punalur is a General constituency. In 2021, P S Supal of the Communist Party Of India won by a margin of 37,057 votes. The 2021 turnout was 71.79%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Punalur in 2026.
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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. The UDF bloc holds a combined lead of 59 seats against LDF's 41, with others leading in 15. No party has yet crossed the majority threshold, and Congress still needs 28 more seats to get there.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Result: CPI's C. Ajayaprasad leads with narrow margin
In the Punalur constituency of Kerala, CPI's C. Ajayaprasad is currently leading the count with 3,735 votes, holding a margin of 206 votes over IUML's Noushad Younus, who has gathered 3,529 votes so far. The 59-year-old candidate, who has a 10th Pass educational background, is ahead as counting continues in this closely watched seat.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Result 2026: CPI's Ajayaprasad leads with a narrow margin over IUML
In the Punalur constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate C. Ajayaprasad is currently leading with 3,735 votes against IUML's Noushad Younus, who has gathered 3,529 votes. The margin between the two stands at 206 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPI's P S Supal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
09:26 (IST) May 04
Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Punalur's count progresses
Candidates representing CPI, BSP, IUML, EQPI, SUCI(C), TTP are contesting in Punalur 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.
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 of counting, with Congress needing 37 more seats and CPM needing 38 to form a government. Others are currently leading in 13 seats, keeping the picture fluid across the state.
09:16 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results 2026: How Punalur's result feeds into Kerala's big picture
As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Punalur's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
Punalur Election Result: Counting underway in Kerala seat
The Punalur constituency in Kerala is currently in the middle of vote counting, with the result yet to be declared. The seat is held by CPI's P S Supal, who serves as the sitting legislator heading into this election. Early counting trends are still taking shape, and no definitive lead has been established as tallying continues across the rounds in this Kerala assembly segment.
09:06 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results 2026: Jose Saranath's BSP tally being counted in Punalur
Jose Saranath, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Punalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results 2026: Twenty 20 Party leads early count in Punalur
Early counting trends from the Punalur constituency in Kerala show Twenty 20 Party's Adv. Reghunadh Kamukumchery holding the lead, with Indian Union Muslim League's Noushad Younus also among those showing in the leading positions. The seat is currently held by CPI's P S Supal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to firm up as counting continues.
08:56 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Punalur is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 6 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
08:46 (IST) May 04
Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Punalur among Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies May 4
Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Punalur'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.
08:36 (IST) May 04
Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: C. Ajayaprasad of Communist Party of India
C. Ajayaprasad, contesting on a Communist Party of India ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Punalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:26 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results 2026: At the counting centre: how Punalur's ballots are processed
At the designated counting centre for Punalur, 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.
08:16 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results: Equality Party of India in the Punalur contest
The Equality Party of India has fielded Nedumoncavu Gopalakrishnan in Punalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:06 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results: Communist Party of India's Punalur candidate and the 2026 count
The Communist Party of India has fielded C. Ajayaprasad in Punalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:56 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Result 2026: Turnout context as the count gets under way
Punalur recorded a turnout of 71.79% in 2021. The final tally in 2026 will reveal how participation and preferences may have shifted.
07:46 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 37,057 votes — context for May 4 count
Punalur's 2021 election was won with a margin of 37,057 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
07:36 (IST) May 04
Punalur Elections 2026: Watching the tallies build in Punalur
In Punalur, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.
07:26 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Punalur match 2021's gap?
The 2021 election in Punalur was won with a margin of 37,057 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
07:16 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results 2026: Reading the rounds: what Punalur's count is showing
In Punalur, 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.
07:06 (IST) May 04
Punalur Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Punalur should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:56 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results: Indian Union Muslim League's stake in May 4 Punalur count
The Indian Union Muslim League has fielded Noushad Younus in Punalur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:46 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results: Has Punalur's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Punalur, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when P S Supal of the Communist Party Of India won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
06:36 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results 2026: Where Punalur fits in Kerala's counting day picture
Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Punalur is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
06:26 (IST) May 04
Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Adv. Reghunadh Kamukumchery's TTP tally being counted in Punalur
Adv. Reghunadh Kamukumchery, contesting on a Twenty 20 Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Punalur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:16 (IST) May 04
Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Punalur's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, P S Supal of the Communist Party Of India won Punalur with a margin of 37,057 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
06:06 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Punalur, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
05:56 (IST) May 04
Punalur Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Punalur are now being counted. With 6 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
05:46 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026
In 2021, Abdurahman Randathani of the IUML was the runner-up in Punalur. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
05:36 (IST) May 04
Punalur Election Results 2026: The final numbers in Punalur — what to look for
The votes being counted in Punalur May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
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.
Punalur is a General constituency in Kerala. A turnout of 71.79% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: C. Ajayaprasad (Communist Party of India), Jose Saranath (Bahujan Samaj Party), Noushad Younus (Indian Union Muslim League), Nedumoncavu Gopalakrishnan (Equality Party of India), K. Mahesh (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Adv. Reghunadh Kamukumchery (Twenty 20 Party). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P S Supal of the Communist Party Of India won Punalur with a margin of 37,057 votes. The runner-up was Abdurahman Randathani of the IUML. round-by-round trends from Punalur will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Kerala's state-wide tally across its 140 Assembly segments.
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