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Varkala Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's Adv.V Joy wins by a narrow 2,050-vote margin

Adv.V Joy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Raju S Kottarakonam (Bahujan Samaj Party), Varkala Kahar (Congress), Adv.Smitha Su...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:01:24 IST

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19:01 (IST), May, 04

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

Across four state assemblies, counting is producing sharply varied pictures. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat house, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97 seats that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no seats declared so far, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 in the state. In Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat assembly, no alliance has crossed that threshold yet. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, bringing its tally to 60, while NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared, giving it a tally of 55. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115, and they still need 3 more seats to reach the majority mark if those leads hold. West Bengal, with a majority mark of 148 across 294 seats, sees BJP leading with a tally of 179, having won 11 and leading in 168 more, which crosses the majority mark on current trends. TMC has won 2 and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more for a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly, crossing the majority mark of 16 on current trends. 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 the union territory.

18:48 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority as Kerala counting progresses

Congress is the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, holding a tally of 64 seats, with 54 already won and 10 leads in hand. The majority mark stands at 71, leaving Congress just 7 seats short if current leads hold. CPM is a distant second with a tally of 25, having won 20 seats and leading in 5 more.

18:37 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv.V Joy wins by a narrow 2,050-vote margin

CPM candidate Adv.V Joy wins the Varkala seat in Kerala, polling 55,365 votes to edge past Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who secured 53,315 votes. The margin of 2,050 votes settled a closely fought contest in this constituency. The seat was currently held by CPM's Adv. V Joy, who retains it with this victory, continuing his tenure as the MLA for Varkala.

18:26 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv.V Joy wins the seat

The result is in from Varkala in Kerala. CPM candidate Adv.V Joy wins the seat, holding on to a constituency that has been currently held by CPM's Adv. V Joy through the previous term. With the declaration confirmed, Joy retains the Varkala assembly seat for the party, bringing continuity to a segment that the left has maintained heading into this election cycle.

18:15 (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, giving it a tally of 64 in the 140-seat assembly where 71 are needed for a majority. That leaves the party just 7 seats short of the halfway mark. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, placing its tally at 25. Counting continues across the remaining constituencies.

18:04 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM's Adv.V Joy wins by a narrow margin

CPM candidate Adv.V Joy has won the Varkala seat in Kerala, finishing with 55,365 votes to secure the constituency by a margin of 2,050 votes. Congress candidate Varkala Kahar put up a close fight, polling 53,315 votes but fell short in what turned out to be a tightly contested finish. Adv.V Joy, 60, holds a postgraduate degree and has 11 criminal cases on record as declared in his election affidavit.

17:53 (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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

17:42 (IST), May, 04

Attingal Election Result 2026: CPM's O.S Ambika holds the seat with 13,375-vote margin

CPM candidate O.S Ambika wins the seat in Attingal, Kerala, securing 59,163 votes to claim victory in a contest that has now been officially declared. Adv. P Sudheer of BJP finished second with 45,788 votes, leaving a final margin of 13,375 votes between the two. The Attingal seat was currently held by CPM's O S Ambika, who has now returned to retain it.

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17:31 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on majority mark in Kerala assembly count

Congress has won 54 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 64 in the 140-seat Kerala assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority. That leaves the party seven seats short of the halfway mark if its current leads hold. CPM, by contrast, has won 20 seats and is leading in 5, putting its tally at 25. Counting continues across the state.

17:20 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM candidate Adv.V Joy wins the seat

The result is in from Varkala in Kerala, and CPM candidate Adv.V Joy has taken the seat. The contest here drew considerable attention, and with the declaration now confirmed, Varkala returns a CPM winner. Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who pushed hard through the campaign, finishes on the losing side as the constituency delivers its final verdict.

17:09 (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 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.

16:58 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins by 1,422 votes

Congress candidate Ramya Haridas wins the Chirayinkeezhu seat in Kerala, edging out CPI's Manoj Edamana by a margin of 1,422 votes. Haridas secured 56,833 votes against Edamana's 55,411 in a closely fought contest. The seat was currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to V. Sasi's term as the CPI MLA.

16:47 (IST), May, 04

Congress closes in on Kerala majority with 64-seat tally

Counting in Kerala's 140-seat assembly is still under way, and Congress holds a tally of 64 seats, having won 42 and leading in 22 more. With the majority mark at 71, the party needs 7 additional seats to cross that threshold. CPM, the principal rival, has won 19 and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.

16:36 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM candidate Adv.V Joy wins the seat

The result is out from Varkala in Kerala. CPM candidate Adv.V Joy has won the seat with 55,365 votes, edging past Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who finished with 53,315 votes. The winning margin settled at 2,050 votes, making it a closely fought contest in this constituency. Adv.V Joy, 60, holds a postgraduate degree and secured the win for the Left in Varkala.

16:25 (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 mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats — 12 declared wins and leads in 87 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all of them leads with no wins confirmed yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in the state.

16:14 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Results 2026: Congress's Ramya Haridas leads by 1422 votes

In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading with 56,833 votes, holding a margin of 1,422 over CPI's Manoj Edamana, who has accumulated 55,411 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, 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.

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16:03 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count with 61-seat tally, needs 10 more

Congress is the front-runner in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, holding a tally of 61 seats — 30 declared wins and 31 leads — and needs 10 more to reach the majority mark of 71. CPM is well behind with a tally of 25, having won 15 and leading in 10. Counting is still in progress, and no party has crossed the majority threshold yet.

15:52 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM's Adv.V Joy leads with a narrow margin

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by the numbers on the board. CPM's Adv.V Joy is leading with 55,365 votes, holding a margin of 2,050 over Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who has accumulated 53,315 votes and is trailing at this stage. The contest remains close as counting continues.

15:41 (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 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if those leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, giving it a combined tally of 23. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats in the union territory.

15:30 (IST), May, 04

Nedumangad Election Results 2026: CPI's G R Anil leads by 17,259 votes

In Nedumangad, Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading with 56,485 votes, holding a margin of 17,259 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has gathered 39,226 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPI's Adv. G. R. Anil, who shares the same party affiliation as the present leader in this constituency.

15:19 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Congress is out in front in Kerala's 140-seat assembly, having won 19 seats and leading in 43 more for a tally of 62, leaving the party just nine seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM, the closest rival, has won 9 and is leading in 16, giving it a tally of 25. Counting is still in progress across the state.

15:08 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM leads over Congress by 2,543 votes

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. CPM's Adv.V Joy is currently leading with 45,683 votes, holding a margin of 2,543 over Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who has accumulated 43,140 votes so far. The contest between the two remains close as votes continue to be tallied in this Kerala seat.

14:57 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats while leading in 93 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, leading in 25 constituencies with no seats formally declared in their favour. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in Assam.

14:46 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Results 2026: Congress's Ramya Haridas leads by a razor-thin margin

In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading with 51,433 votes, ahead of CPI's Manoj Edamana who has 51,405 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 28 votes, making this one of the tightest contests in the count so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:35 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is out in front with a tally of 62 seats, having won 11 and leading in 51 more, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM sits well behind with a tally of 28, having won 5 and leading in 23 constituencies. Whether these leads hold will determine the final shape of the house.

14:24 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM's Adv.V Joy leads with narrow margin

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with CPM's Adv.V Joy currently leading the race. The 60-year-old postgraduate candidate has accumulated 45,683 votes, holding a margin of 2,543 over Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who stands at 43,140 votes. The contest remains close as votes continue to be counted in this Kerala seat.

14:13 (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 11 seats and is currently leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if these leads hold, NDA would be well past the halfway threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Result 2026: Congress Ahead as Counting Progresses in Kerala

In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, the Congress candidate, Ramya Haridas, is currently in the lead with 45,080 votes. CPI's Manoj Edamana is trailing with 46,443 votes, creating a margin of 1,363 votes between them. The incumbent, CPI's V. Sasi, is not currently among the top three candidates in the reported leading positions.

13:51 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 61 seats — 4 declared wins and leads in 57 more — leaving the party just 10 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is well behind with a tally of 26, having won 1 and leading in 25. Counting continues across the state with no party having crossed the majority mark yet.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: Congress candidate leads as counting continues

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Varkala Kahar is currently leading the count with 38,142 votes. The 75-year-old, who has cleared his higher secondary education, holds a narrow edge in what has shaped up to be a close contest. Sitting CPM incumbent Adv.V Joy is trailing with 39,840 votes, keeping the gap between the two at 1,698 votes as counting progresses.

13:29 (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 98 constituencies, giving it a tally that has already crossed the halfway threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be well past the majority mark. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

13:18 (IST), May, 04

Attingal Election Result 2026: CPM's O.S Ambika leads by 11,774 votes

In the Attingal constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate O.S Ambika is currently leading with 43,504 votes, holding a margin of 11,774 over BJP's Adv. P Sudheer, who has gathered 31,730 votes so far. Ambika, 60, who holds the seat for CPM, is ahead as counting continues in this SC-reserved constituency. Results are yet to be declared.

13:07 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in 66 Kerala seats, UDF closing in on majority mark

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving the party just five seats short of that threshold. CPM, by contrast, holds leads in 21 seats. The UDF alliance is leading in 86 seats in total, while the LDF trails with leads in 29. Others account for leads in the remaining 18 seats.

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: Congress candidate leads in tight Kerala contest

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Varkala Kahar is currently leading, while CPM's Adv.V Joy, the sitting legislator from the seat, is trailing close behind. The contest remains narrow, and the final outcome is yet to be determined as votes continue to be tallied.

12:46 (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 enough constituencies to cross that threshold. The party holds a tally of 180 seats, all of them leads with no seats formally declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach the majority mark if counting were to hold at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Nedumangad Election Result 2026: CPI's G R Anil leads with 8,098-vote margin

In Nedumangad, Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading with 28,752 votes, holding an 8,098-vote margin over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has accumulated 20,654 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's Adv. G. R. Anil. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, still short of majority mark

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 46 seats, while CPM holds leads in 29. Congress needs 25 more seats to reach the majority mark, and CPM would need 42. No results have been declared yet, and the count remains fluid across the state.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are in play and 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 126 constituencies, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is trailing with leads in 64 seats, still needing 54 more to reach the majority threshold. SPA is further behind with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 more if those leads are to translate into a governing majority.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Attingal Election Result: CPM's O.S Ambika leads by 6,742 votes

In the Attingal constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate O.S Ambika is currently leading with 27,573 votes, holding a margin of 6,742 over BJP's Adv. P Sudheer, who has gathered 20,831 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Ambika, 60, who currently holds the seat, is ahead as votes continue to be tallied in this SC-reserved constituency.

11:41 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still out of reach

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, while CPM is ahead in 28. Congress needs 24 more seats to cross the majority mark, and CPM would require 43. At this stage, no party has yet secured enough leads to be on course for a majority on its own.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM leads Congress by 2,193 votes

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Adv.V Joy is currently leading with 17,435 votes, holding a margin of 2,193 over Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who has accumulated 15,242 votes so far. The contest remains active as tallying continues across the rounds.

11:20 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-member assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Chirayinkeezhu Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses

In Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas is currently leading the count with 12,441 votes, while CPI's Manoj Edamana is trailing at 13,897 votes, putting the margin between the two at 1,456 votes. The seat is currently held by CPI's V. Sasi, 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 Kerala count, needs 19 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is currently leading in 52 constituencies, leaving the party 19 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 26 seats at this stage of counting. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid. IUML holds leads in 15 seats, while BJP is ahead in four constituencies across the state.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with CPM holding the lead at this stage. The seat has drawn close attention through the day as figures continue to come in. No result has been declared yet, and the final outcome for Varkala will be known once the full count is complete.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 155 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Nedumangad Election Result 2026: CPI's G R Anil leads by 574 votes in Kerala seat

In the Nedumangad constituency of Kerala, CPI candidate G R Anil is currently leading with 6,194 votes, holding a margin of 574 over Congress candidate Meenankal Kumar, who has gathered 5,620 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPI's Adv. G. R. Anil. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 28 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 43 seats, leaving it 28 short of that threshold. CPM holds leads in 28 constituencies and needs 43 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting, and the race across the state remains wide open.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in Kerala

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, counting is still underway with the CPM holding the lead at this stage. Adv.V Joy is currently ahead as votes continue to be tallied. The seat remains closely watched as the final numbers are yet to come in from all rounds.

09:57 (IST), May, 04

Varkala Election Results 2026: CPM's Adv.V Joy leads by 529 votes

In the Varkala constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate Adv.V Joy is currently leading with 3,473 votes, holding a margin of 529 over Congress candidate Varkala Kahar, who has accumulated 2,944 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. V Joy. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet 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.

Varkala is a General constituency in Kerala. A turnout of 72.07% was recorded in the 2021 election. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adv.V Joy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Raju S Kottarakonam (Bahujan Samaj Party), Varkala Kahar (Congress), Adv.Smitha Sundaresan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Vinod Elakamon (Democratic Human Rights Movement Party), Kannan M K (Independent), Vivekanandan K (Independent), Saju (Independent), and Harikrishnan S G (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. V Joy of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Varkala with a margin of 17,821 votes. The runner-up was B.R.M. Shafeer of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Varkala 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.