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Shornur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds seat with 16,517-vote margin

P.Mammikutty (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Adv. Sanku.T.Das (Bharatiya Janata Party), P.Harigovindan (Congress), and Aboob...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:02:06 IST

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19:02 (IST), May, 04

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

Across four states going to the polls, counting is well underway in Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry with leads shifting as rounds progress. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 constituencies with no seats declared yet, putting their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Assam. In Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house, SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, for a tally of 60, while NDA has a tally of 55 with leads in 55 constituencies. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to take their tally to 115, still 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. In West Bengal, BJP has won 11 seats and is leading in 168, giving it a tally of 179 in the 294-seat assembly where 148 are needed for a majority, putting it in a position to cross that mark if those leads hold. TMC has won 2 and is leading in 104, for a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, taking its tally to 18 in the 30-seat assembly where 16 are needed for a majority, and is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in Puducherry.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

Congress has won 54 seats in Kerala and is leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat assembly where 71 are needed for a majority. That leaves the party seven seats short of the mark. CPM has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way across several constituencies.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds seat with 16,517-vote margin

CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the Shornur seat in Kerala, finishing with 70,583 votes to secure the constituency. Congress candidate P.Harigovindan closed at 54,066 votes, leaving a final margin of 16,517 between the two. The seat was currently held by CPM's P. Mammikutty, who has now retained it, continuing his presence in the Shornur assembly segment.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds the seat

The result is in from Shornur in Kerala, where CPM candidate P.Mammikutty has won the constituency. The seat was currently held by CPM's P. Mammikutty, who has now successfully defended it. With the count concluded, Mammikutty retains his position as the MLA for Shornur, continuing the party's hold over this Kerala assembly segment.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

Thrithala Election Result 2026: Congress candidate V T Balram wins the seat

Congress candidate V T Balram has won the Thrithala assembly seat in Kerala, polling 76,427 votes to defeat CPM's M B Rajesh by a margin of 8,385 votes. Rajesh, who held the seat as the sitting MLA, finished with 68,042 votes, bringing an end to his term as the CPM MLA. The Thrithala seat, currently held by CPM's M. B Rajesh, now passes to Congress with Balram's victory.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 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, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still under way, and the final picture across the remaining seats will determine whether Congress crosses the majority mark on its own.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the seat

The result is in from Shornur in Kerala. CPM candidate P.Mammikutty has won the seat, securing 70,583 votes to finish well clear of Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who polled 54,066 votes. The margin between the two stands at 16,517 votes. P.Harigovindan, who had two criminal cases registered against him, could not overcome the deficit as counting concluded in this Kerala constituency.

17:43 (IST), May, 04

NDA crosses majority mark in Puducherry with tally of 18

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 threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.

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17:32 (IST), May, 04

Thrithala Election Result 2026: Congress candidate V T Balram wins the seat

Congress candidate V T Balram has won the Thrithala assembly seat in Kerala, polling 76,427 votes to finish ahead of CPM's M B Rajesh, who secured 68,042 votes. The winning margin stands at 8,385 votes. The seat was currently held by CPM's M. B Rajesh, bringing an end to his term as the CPM MLA. Balram, 47, is a post-graduate who contested from this constituency and secured the win for Congress.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Congress has won 54 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 64 in the 140-seat Kerala 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, for a tally of 25. Counting across the state is still in progress.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 23 seats outright and is leading in 74 more, putting its tally at 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 21 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 21. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8, with 1 seat won and leads in 7 others.

16:48 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv. K. Premkumar holds the seat with a comfortable margin

CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat in Ottapalam, Kerala, securing 75,362 votes to retain the constituency he currently holds. Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma finished second with 48,585 votes, leaving a final margin of 26,777 votes between the two. Adv. K. Premkumar, 46, a graduate professional, returns to the assembly bringing continuity to the seat.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count with 63-seat tally, needs 8 more

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress holds a tally of 63 seats, having won 40 and leading in 23 more, putting it just 8 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is placed considerably lower with a tally of 25, having won 18 and leading in 7. Counting is still in progress, and no party has crossed the majority mark as yet.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds the seat with a clear margin

The Shornur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the seat, polling 70,583 votes to secure the win by a margin of 16,517 votes. Congress candidate P.Harigovindan finished second with 54,066 votes. At 73, Mammikutty, who carries a clean record with no criminal cases, closes out the contest in Shornur with a comfortable winning distance.

16:15 (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 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, the NDA is on course to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats in Puducherry.

16:04 (IST), May, 04

Pattambi Election Result 2026: CPI's Muhammed Muhassin holds the seat

CPI candidate Muhammed Muhassin wins the seat in Pattambi, Kerala, securing a second term with 80,062 votes. The sitting MLA, currently held by CPI's Muhammed Muhassin, has successfully defended his position against Congress candidate T. P. Shaji, who polled 70,620 votes. Muhassin, 39, a postgraduate, won by a margin of 9,442 votes, bringing a decisive close to what was a closely watched contest in this constituency.

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15:53 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still under way, with Congress holding the top position at a tally of 61 seats — 27 declared wins and 34 seats where it is currently leading. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress 10 seats short if current leads hold. CPM has a tally of 25, with 14 won and 11 leading, placing it well behind the front-runner at this stage.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds the seat with a clear margin

The result is in from Shornur in Kerala. CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the seat, finishing with 70,583 votes. Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who polled 54,066 votes, could not bridge the gap as the final margin settled at 16,517 votes. P.Mammikutty, 73, who had no criminal cases on record, secured a decisive outcome in this Kerala constituency.

15:31 (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, with leads in 95 constituencies and 4 seats already decided in its favour. Congress and its allies are trailing at a tally of 23, with leads in 23 seats and no seats decided yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

15:20 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv. K. Premkumar retains seat with 26,910-vote margin

CPM candidate Adv. K. Premkumar wins the seat in Ottapalam, Kerala, securing 74,890 votes to hold on to the constituency he currently represents. The sitting MLA successfully defended his position, finishing well ahead of Independent candidate P.K Sasi P.K.S S/O Padmini Amma, who polled 47,980 votes. The final margin between the two stands at 26,910 votes, bringing a decisive close to counting in this Kerala assembly seat.

15:09 (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 — 16 declared wins and leads in 46 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 8 and leading in 17 constituencies. Counting continues across the state with no party yet at the majority mark.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds the seat with a clear margin

The Shornur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the seat, securing 70,583 votes to defeat Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who finished with 54,066 votes. The winning margin stands at 16,517 votes. Mammikutty, 73, who has no criminal cases on record, clinched the result in what turned out to be a decisive finish in this Kerala assembly seat.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all from leads with no seats formally declared in their favour yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats at this stage of counting.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

Mannarkad Election Results 2026: IUML's Samsudheen leads by over 25,000 votes

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 accumulated 64,703 votes so far. The seat is currently held by IUML's Advocate. N. Samsudheen, and counting is still in progress with no result declared yet.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress holds the top position with a tally of 61 seats, having won 8 and leading in 53 more, leaving the party 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed second with a tally of 29, having won 4 and leading in 25 constituencies. No party has crossed the majority mark so far.

14:14 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty holds the seat in Kerala

The Shornur constituency in Kerala has returned its verdict. CPM candidate P.Mammikutty wins the seat, securing 70,583 votes against Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who finished with 54,066 votes. The margin between the two stood at 16,517 votes, bringing counting in this Kerala assembly segment to a close.

14:03 (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 126 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55 seats, still needing 63 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 more seats to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared yet across any of the three groupings as counting continues.

13:52 (IST), May, 04

Thrithala Election Result 2026: Congress candidate V T Balram ahead by 9,843 votes

In Thrithala, Kerala, Congress candidate V T Balram is currently in the lead with 51,772 votes. He holds a significant margin of 9,843 votes over CPM's M B Rajesh, who has garnered 41,929 votes and is trailing. The seat is presently held by CPM's M. B. Rajesh, who isn't currently among the top 3 candidates in the leading positions. Vote counting is still ongoing in this constituency.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 7 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 64 seats, having won 3 and leading in 61 others, leaving the party just 7 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. CPM is placed second with a tally of 24, having won 1 and leading in 23 constituencies. Counting continues across the state.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty trails Congress rival by 16,517 votes

In the Shornur constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with Congress candidate P.Harigovindan currently leading on 54,066 votes. The sitting CPM legislator P.Mammikutty, who has polled 70,583 votes, finds himself trailing by 16,517 votes against his Congress challenger. The 73-year-old incumbent is facing a tough contest as the numbers stand at this stage of counting.

13:19 (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 6 seats and is currently leading in 17 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. If those leads hold, the NDA would cross the majority mark comfortably. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats with no wins yet.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 69 Kerala seats, two short of majority mark

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 69 constituencies, just two seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, by contrast, holds leads in 18 seats. With no wins declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though Congress holds a commanding position in the count so far.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty leads over Congress rival

In the Shornur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM's P.Mammikutty currently leading the race. He holds 58,093 votes against Congress candidate P.Harigovindan's 48,601, putting the margin between the two at 9,492 votes. The result in this Kerala seat is yet to be declared.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 122 constituencies, putting them past the majority threshold if these leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, while SPA is further behind with a tally of 48 seats. No seats have been formally declared in any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

Ottapalam Election Result 2026: CPM's Premkumar leads with a 27,122-vote margin

In Ottapalam, Kerala, sitting CPM MLA Adv. K. Premkumar is leading with 67,404 votes, extending a commanding margin of 27,122 over BJP's Major Ravi, who has accumulated 40,282 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. K. Premkumar, who is looking to retain it as counting continues in this constituency.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala as counting progresses across 140 seats

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, putting it 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 28 seats at this stage of counting. IUML holds leads in 17 seats while CPI is ahead in 11. BJP is leading in 5 constituencies. No party has crossed the majority mark yet as results continue to come in.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty leads with 8,194-vote margin

In the Shornur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM's P.Mammikutty currently leading the contest. He holds 53,527 votes against Congress candidate P.Harigovindan's 45,333, putting the margin at 8,194 votes at this stage. Mammikutty, who is also the sitting legislator from this seat, is ahead as tallying continues across the rounds.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is currently leading in 84 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 27 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

Pattambi Election Result 2026: Muhassin holds narrow lead over Congress rival

In Pattambi, Kerala, the sitting CPI legislator Muhammed Muhassin is currently leading the count with 36,131 votes, keeping Congress candidate T. P. Shaji at bay by a margin of 1,961 votes. Shaji, who has accumulated 34,170 votes, continues to trail as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by CPI's Muhammed Muhassin, who is looking to return to the assembly for another term.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, while CPM is ahead in 28. With no seats declared yet, Congress needs 24 more seats to reach the majority mark if these leads hold. CPM, trailing at 28, requires 43 additional seats to get there. Others are leading in 19 seats at this stage of counting.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty leads with 4,364-vote margin

In the Shornur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM's P.Mammikutty holding a lead of 4,364 votes over Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who has so far polled 37,097 votes against Mammikutty's 41,461. The result is yet to be declared as tallying continues in this seat.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still two seats away

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 14 constituencies, leaving it two seats short of that mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 4 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

11:00 (IST), May, 04

Thrithala Election Results 2026: Congress's V T Balram leads over CPM's M B Rajesh

In the Thrithala constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate V T Balram is currently leading with 9,407 votes, holding a margin of 1,091 over CPM's M B Rajesh, who has accumulated 8,316 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's M. B Rajesh, who finds himself trailing in the count at this stage as votes continue to be tallied.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 23 more seats for majority

Early counting trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front with leads in 48 constituencies, while CPM is currently ahead in 29. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 23 more seats to get there, and CPM would require 42. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the count across the state remains very much in motion.

10:39 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result: CPM's P.Mammikutty leads in Kerala seat

In the Shornur constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. CPM's P.Mammikutty currently holds the lead in this seat, which has drawn close attention from political observers across the state. The final outcome will become clear once all rounds of counting are completed.

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result 2026: CPM's P.Mammikutty leads by 1,689 votes in Kerala seat

In the Shornur constituency of Kerala, CPM's P.Mammikutty is currently leading with 23,700 votes, holding a margin of 1,689 over Congress candidate P.Harigovindan, who has accumulated 22,011 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's P. Mammikutty. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads: SPA ahead with 72 seats in counting

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, no alliance has yet crossed the threshold as counting progresses. SPA holds the early lead with a tally of 72 seats, still needing 46 more to reach a majority. NDA is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, requiring 77 more to get there. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 68 seats across the state at this stage.

10:16 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Shornur

As counting advances in Shornur, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 4 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Thrithala Election Result 2026: Congress candidate V T Balram leads over CPM's M B Rajesh

In the Thrithala constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate V T Balram is currently leading with 4,892 votes, holding a margin of 371 votes over CPM's M B Rajesh, who is trailing with 4,521 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's M. B Rajesh. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

10:06 (IST), May, 04

Shornur Election Results: Congress' Shornur candidate and the 2026 count

The Congress has fielded P.Harigovindan in Shornur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

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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.
Shornur is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Palakkad Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 76.64% was recorded in the 2021 election. 4 candidates are contesting in 2026: P.Mammikutty (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Adv. Sanku.T.Das (Bharatiya Janata Party), P.Harigovindan (Congress), and Aboobacker (Social Democratic Party Of India). In the 2021 Assembly Election, P. Mammikutty of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Shornur with a margin of 36,674 votes. The runner-up was T.H. Firoz Babu of the Congress. In 2016, P.K. Sasi of the CPM had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Shornur 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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