Kerala Election Results 2026: Voters hand UDF clear edge in Kerala polls, Left falls behind

Kerala Election Results 2026: VD Satheesan, Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly and a frontrunner for the Chief Minister’s post, has secured victory in the Paravur constituency.

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This year’s Assembly Election results indicate a firm mandate in favour of the Congress-led UDF, with the Indian National Congress (INC) becoming as the single largest party, winning 63 seats. Its ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), added 22 seats, toughening the coalition’s position. On the other side, the ruling Left bloc saw reduced numbers, with the CPI (M) securing 26 seats and the Communist Party of India winning 8. Smaller allies and regional parties like Kerala Congress and Revolutionary Socialist Party contributed modestly. BJP managed to win 3 seats, marking a limited but notable presence. Independents and smaller parties accounted for the remaining seats, with the total tally nearing completion at 138 declared results and 2 still leading out of 140 constituencies.

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VD Satheesan, the Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly and a favourite to become the next chief minister, is now in the lead in Paravur seat. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who trailed in the initial stages of counting, has taken lead of over 1,500 votes in Dharmadom. Meanwhile, big leaders of LDF are still trailing. KK Shailaja is trailing in Peravoor, MB Rajesh is trailing in Thrithala and Veena George trailing in Aranmula.

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Exit poll trends: Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is likely to win the 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala, unseating the ruling Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) Pinarayi Vijayan, according to surveys. In Kerala’s 140-member Legislative Assembly, the halfway mark required to form a government is 71 seats. While most of the exit polls predicted a UDF victory, many indicated a close contest with the CPI(M)-led LDF, which has been in power for a decade.

Past patterns matter: Exit polls in Kerala’s 2021 Assembly elections largely predicted an LDF win but underestimated the scale of its victory, while overestimating the Opposition UDF’s performance. The LDF eventually secured 99 seats against the UDF’s 41, significantly outperforming most projections. At the same time, the BJP, led in Kerala by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, is pushing for a historic breakthrough, though projections suggest it will remain on the margins with 0–7 seats.

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May 4, 2026 10:15 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Congress wins 63 seats as CPI(M) shrinks to 25. Full constituency-wise data here

The counting of votes for the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections has almost concluded with Election Commission announcing the winners of the most seats .  Following single-phase polling across all 140 constituencies on April 9, the wait for the final verdict over.  Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is set to form the government in Kerala, with Congress alone securing 63 seats, while CPI(M), led by incumbent Chief Minister could not secure more than 25 seats.

As per the ECI data on 7:20 PM, the Indian National Congress reached 63 seats, emerging as the largest party in the tally. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) followed with 25 seats (and 1 lead), while the Indian Union Muslim League secured 22 seats. The Communist Party of India won 8 seats, and the Kerala Congress added 7.  The Bhartiya Janta Party was able to secure 3 seats for the first time in Kerala.

The incumbent Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan, and  BJP’s  chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar were able to secure victory in their respective seats. Read Here

May 4, 2026 09:07 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Pinarayi Vijayan resigns as Kerala CM after LDF defeat

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan resigned on Monday following the Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) defeat in the April 9 Assembly elections, ending his 10-year tenure. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar accepted his resignation and asked him to continue as caretaker CM until a new government is formed.

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a decisive mandate, winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, while the CPI(M)-led LDF was reduced to 35 seats. The BJP also registered a breakthrough, winning three seats in the state Assembly.

May 4, 2026 08:06 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Sudhakaran, Sunny Joseph defeat CPI(M) stalwarts

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, who joined the UDF camp as an Independent after quitting the party, won the Ambalapuzha seat by a decisive margin of 27,935 votes, defeating CPI(M) candidate H Salam. A former PWD minister known for his clean image, Sudhakaran had publicly criticised the CPI(M) leadership ahead of the polls.

In another major setback for the Left, senior Congress leader and KPCC president Sunny Joseph retained Peravoor in Kannur, defeating former Health Minister K K Shailaja by 14,453 votes.

Overall, the Congress-led UDF secured a strong mandate in Kerala, winning nearly 100 of 140 Assembly seats, unseating the CPI(M)-led LDF, which was seeking a third consecutive term.

May 4, 2026 07:12 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: 'More than that-beyond my calculations-have been defeated' says V D Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan said the Congress-led UDF’s sweeping victory in the Kerala Assembly elections reflects broad-based support across regions, castes, and religions, and described this win as the beginning of a “new era” in the state.

Crediting the win to “Team UDF,” he described the mandate as an endorsement of the front’s secular stance and a rejection of 10 years of LDF rule.

Satheesan noted backing from women, youth and even sections of traditional Left supporters, saying, "I expected that a dozen ministers would lose. But more than that-beyond my calculations-have been defeated."

He also alleged a CPI(M)–BJP understanding in constituencies where the BJP won seats, though claiming grassroots workers resisted it.

Outlining the UDF’s governance agenda, he promised improved fiscal management, better tax mobilisation, and the introduction of performance audits to enhance accountability.

May 4, 2026 07:00 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: PM Modi thanks voters, congratulates UDF on assembly poll victory

Following the results of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to voters who supported the BJP-led NDA in the state. He said the alliance would continue to raise key issues concerning Kerala’s development and remain committed to the vision of a progressive and developed state.

Congratulating the Congress-led UDF on its victory, Modi added that he would extend full support to initiatives aimed at fulfilling the developmental aspirations of the people of Kerala.

May 4, 2026 06:57 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: 'Clear mandate for change in Kerala... Congress gains momentum' says Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor said the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 delivered a decisive mandate in favour of the UDF, reflecting public dissatisfaction after a decade of LDF rule. He downplayed the BJP’s limited gains, stating they would have minimal impact on governance. Tharoor added that while the BJP may draw confidence from wins in states like Assam and West Bengal, the Congress has gained fresh momentum with its Kerala victory. He also highlighted evolving political dynamics elsewhere, noting Punjab as a potential opportunity and describing Tamil Nadu’s outcome--particularly the rise of TVK--as an exceptional and unprecedented development.

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May 4, 2026 06:10 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Venugopal or Satheesan? As UDF heads to victory in Kerala, talk of CM face in Delhi

With the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) surging towards a comeback in Kerala, celebrations erupted outside Kerala House in Delhi on Monday. Members of the Kerala NGO Association and party supporters celebrated the early trends with drumbeats, firecrackers, and cups of payasam.

Many remained glued to their phones, tracking constituency-wise leads and discussing margins, as excitement built through the morning. Though exit polls and anti-incumbency signals had hinted at a shift, the sheer scale of the UDF’s lead — crossing 100 seats in the 140-member Assembly — caught many by surprise.

As the numbers climbed, so did the buzz. Posters of senior Congress leader K C Venugopal went up near the entrance, drawing cheers, while conversations quickly shifted to the next big question: who will be chief minister?

“We don’t know the CM face yet. Even a woman candidate would be welcome. But among the names, V D Satheesan is the most deserving,” one supporter said..... Read Here

May 4, 2026 06:00 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP emerges as ‘third alternative’ in atate politics, says MT Ramesh

BJP state general secretary MT Ramesh on Monday said that the party’s electoral gains reflect a shift in Kerala's political landscape, with voters opting for a third alternative beyond the traditional UDF–LDF divide.

Speaking after arriving at the BJP state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, Ramesh said that for over five decades, state politics had been dominated by the UDF and the LDF, but the latest verdict signals a change in voter sentiment. He termed the outcome a “massive victory” for the BJP and described it as a rejection of the INDIA alliance.

Ramesh added that similar political trends are visible in states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam, suggesting a broader national pattern. He also pointed to increasing political activity and leaders joining the BJP, stating that the party’s sustained campaign against both the LDF and UDF over the past couple of years contributed to its performance.

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May 4, 2026 05:22 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi thanks voters as UDF notches up gains in polls

Following the Congress-led UDF’s sweeping win in the Kerala Assembly elections, Party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their support and affirmed her commitment to working diligently towards a better future for them.

May 4, 2026 04:47 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: IUML scripts history in Perambra, Fathima Thahiliya becomes party’s first woman MLA

IUML candidate Fathima Thahiliya has won the Perambra seat, making a historic milestone as the party’s first woman legislator. She defeated LDF convener and CPI(M) sitting MLA T P Ramakrishnan, focusign the shifting political tide in the state.

May 4, 2026 04:34 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Veteran minister K B Ganesh Kumar loses Pathanapuram seat after two-decade winning streak

As counting progressed into the evening, an upset was recorded in Pathanapuram, where Kerala minister K B Ganesh Kumar suffered defeat after holding the seat since 2001. Congress candidate Jyothi Kumar Chamakkala emerged victorious, ending Ganesh Kumar’s long-standing dominance in the constituency.

May 4, 2026 04:30 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP breaches Left bastion in Kazhakoottam; V Muraleedharan secures party’s third seat

The BJP has won its third seat in Kazhakoottam, with former Union minister V Muraleedharan defeating CPI(M) sitting MLA Kadakampally Surendran. The victory is notable as the constituency, along with the party’s other two winning seats, had previously been strongholds of the Left, making a shift in the electoral landscape.

May 4, 2026 03:34 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Kunhikrishnan stuns CPI(M), wins Payyannur as UDF-backed Independent

Delivering a major blow to the CPI(M), expelled leader P V Kunhikrishnan won the Payyannur constituency as a UDF-backed Independent, defeating sitting MLA T I Madhusoodanan by 7487 votes in the 2026 Assembly election.

Kunhikrishnan, who was expelled earlier this year after accusing Madhusoodanan of corruption, secured support from the UDF, with the RSP opting not to field a candidate in the seat.

Calling it a people’s verdict for a “correct CPI(M)”, he credited the opposition alliance’s unity for the win and urged the party leadership to reflect on the outcome and take corrective measures.

May 4, 2026 03:19 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Anti-incumbency helped secure Irinjalakuda win, says Unniyadan after defeating R Bindu

Pointing to strong anti-incumbency against the ruling LDF government, UDF candidate Thomas Unniyadan on Monday said this was the main factor behind his victory over minister R Bindu in Irinjalakuda. He noted that voter dissatisfaction translated into decisive support for the opposition, shaping the outcome in the constituency.

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May 4, 2026 02:29 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP bags Chathannoor, edges ahead in Nemom

With counting underway for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 on Monday, the BJP registered a win in Chathannoor, where B B Gopakumar emerged victorious. The party is also leading in the Nemom constituency, indicating incremental gains as results continue to come in.

May 4, 2026 02:26 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: LDF to review shortcoming as it trails in Kerala polls, says Chelakkara candidate

As the LDF trails in the Kerala Assembly Election 2026 on Monday, Chelakkara candidate U.R. Pradeep said the party would conduct a detailed review of its shortcomings and take corrective measures.

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May 4, 2026 02:21 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Ramesh Chennithala wins Haripad by over 23,377 votes

In Haripad, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has won by a margin of 23,377 votes. Chennithala won against T T Jismon of the CPI.

May 4, 2026 02:12 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: 'People of Kerala are pro-UDF': Congress leader Unnithan

"We are going to come back to power in a shortly. The trends in Kerala show that the people are pro-UDF," said Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan.

May 4, 2026 01:46 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP now leading in 2 seats in Kerala

BJP candidates are now leading in two seats in Kerala. Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Nemom has been in the lead since the start of counting. BB Gopakumar in Chathannoor has now grabbed a slender lead over his nearest LDF rival.

May 4, 2026 01:33 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Celebrations erupt at Congress' Kozhikode District Committee office as UDF leads in all 13 constituencies

Celebrations erupt at Congress' Kozhikode District Committee office as UDF leads in all 13 constituencies in district, Quilandy candidate and DCC president K Praveen Kumar, Balusseri candidate VT Sooraj celebrate win, thank supporters.


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May 4, 2026 12:47 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Cadres greet LoP VD Satheesan as UDF leads with 85 seats

As Congress-led UDF leads with 85 seats, cadres greet LoP VD Satheesan, who is also leading in the Paravur seat.

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May 4, 2026 12:44 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Mass victory for the people of Kerala, says Congress MP Shafi Parambil

Congress MP Shafi Parambil said that this will be the mass victory for the people of Kerala

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May 4, 2026 12:21 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has taken lead of over 1,500 votes in Dharmadom

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who trailed in the initial stages of counting, has taken lead of over 1,500 votes in Dharmadom

May 4, 2026 12:09 PM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP leading in Kerala in two seats now

Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Nemon and Shoba Surendran in Palakkad are the BJP candidates in the lead now. Nemom was a seat the BJP won in 2016 but could not retain in 2021.

May 4, 2026 11:57 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Left alliance big guns still trailing in Kerala

Big leaders of the Left Democratic Front are still trailing. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in Dharmadon. KK Shailaja is trailing in Peravoor. MB Rajesh is trailing in Thrithala. Veena George is trailing in Aranmula

May 4, 2026 11:47 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor celebrates as Congress-led UDF leads with 84 seats

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and other party leaders celebrate as Congress-led UDF surged ahead.

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May 4, 2026 11:40 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: UDF sweeps early leads in Idukki

UDF leads in all five constituencies of Idukki district, as vote counting continues for the Kerala Assembly elections. Trends showed Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine trailing by 1,197 votes, while UDF candidate Roy K Paulose secured 4,212 votes in the initial rounds of counting. In Udumbanchola, UDF candidate Senapathy Venu is leading by 3,228 votes. In Thodupuzha, Appu John Joseph is ahead by 2,970 votes. In Devikulam constituency, UDF candidate F Raja is leading by 978 votes and in Peerumedu constituency, UDF candidate Cyriac Thomas is leading by 3,184 votes.

May 4, 2026 11:28 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: CM Pinarayi Vijayan still trailing

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is still trailing in Dharmadom. His Left Democratic Front is trailing far behind the Congress In the last election in 2021, Vijayan had created history by being elected to power for a second consecutive term.

May 4, 2026 11:22 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: VD Satheesan in the lead now

VD Satheesan, the Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly and a favourite to become the next chief minister, is now in the lead in Paravur seat.

May 4, 2026 10:51 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP leads come down now, leads only in one seat

As counting progresses in Kerala the leads for the BJP+ in Kerala have come down. Only Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Nemom is the only BJOP candidate in the lead.

May 4, 2026 10:32 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Congress-led UDF takes massive lead crossing halfway mark with 82 seats

The initial two hours of counting of votes showed the Congress-led UDF taking a massive lead. According to reports, the UDF was ahead in over 90 seats, while the CPI(M)-led LDF was leading in under 50 seats, and the BJP-headed NDA was leading in around 5 seats. The Election Commission figures indicated that the Congress was ahead in 50 seats, CPI(M) in 31, IUML in 17, CPI in 13, with Kerala Congress (M) ahead in 4, and the BJP, Kerala Congress (KEC) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) leading in 3 seats each.

May 4, 2026 10:20 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Leaders leading and trailing in early trends

Rajeev Chandrasekhar of the BJP is leading in Nemom.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in Dharmadom.

BJP leader Sobha Surendran leading in Palakkad.

Opposition leader VD Satheesan of the Congress trailing in Paravur.

May 4, 2026 10:16 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Early trends indicate a Congress revival in Kerala as Pinarayi-led coalition lags

One and a half hours into counting of votes for the Kerala assembly elections, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) appears to have gained an upper hand. Early trends from 139 out of 140 seats indicate the UDF is leading in 89 and the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) in 44, while the BJP-led NDA has the lead in five seats.

Apart from retaining the lead in its traditional strongholds of Ernakulam and Malappuram, UDF candidates are leading in several seats currently held by the LDF in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kozhikode and Palakkad, early trends indicate.

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May 4, 2026 10:15 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Early trends indicate a Congress revival in Kerala as Pinarayi-led coalition lags

One and a half hours into counting of votes for the Kerala assembly elections, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) appears to have gained an upper hand. Early trends from 139 out of 140 seats indicate the UDF is leading in 89 and the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) in 44, while the BJP-led NDA has the lead in five seats.

Apart from retaining the lead in its traditional strongholds of Ernakulam and Malappuram, UDF candidates are leading in several seats currently held by the LDF in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kozhikode and Palakkad, early trends indicate.

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May 4, 2026 10:12 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: VD Satheesan trails in North Paravoor, CPI(M)'s Tyson takes early lead Kochi

UDF face and Congress leader VD Satheesan is trailing in North Paravoor constituency, where CPI(M) candidate E T Tyson has taken an early lead. Following the initial rounds of EVM counting, Tyson was leading by over 240 votes. However, Satheesan is expected to gain ground when votes from local bodies with a stronger Congress presence are counted.

He is among the key contenders for the post of chief minister if the UDF comes to power.

May 4, 2026 10:10 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Congress-led UDF will get 100 seats, says KPCC chief

As the Congress-led UDF leads in Kerala after the first one hour of counting of votes polled in the April 9 state assembly elections, the party's state unit chief Sunny Joseph said it indicates a trend in its favour. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief Joseph also expressed confidence that the UDF will reach the 100 seat mark.

May 4, 2026 09:54 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: There should be a change of government, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that there should be a change of government, a change of policy and a revival of Kerala. "I hope that I can count on my ideas also being of some use to the new government, but my message will certainly be development, completely changing the disastrous fiscal situation, really doing essential work to make Kerala once again a haven for investment, so that we can grow, generate jobs for our people and prevent a situation where our young people are fleeing the state because they feel they have no possibilities..."

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May 4, 2026 09:40 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Congress-led UDF close to halfway mark leading in 65 seats

Congress-led UDF reaches close to halfway mark leading in 65 seats while LDF leads in 35 seats

May 4, 2026 09:17 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Counting of EVM votes begins

Counting of EVM votes begins, early trends show UDF in the lead.

May 4, 2026 09:07 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Left Democratic Front will secure a good victory, says CPM State Secretary MV Govindan

Reacting to early trends, CPM State Secretary MV Govindan said, “The postal vote trend is in line with our expectations. There is no change in our confidence. The Left Democratic Front will secure a good victory. I will continue to be at the AKG Centre today, tomorrow and the day after as well."

May 4, 2026 09:05 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Counting of votes cast through EVMs begins in Allapuzha

Counting of votes cast through EVMs has begun at a counting centre in Allapuzha.

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May 4, 2026 08:56 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP leads in 6 seats in postal ballots

In early trends based on postal ballots, the BJP appears to be leading in six seats, a significant development in Kerala, where the party has never won more than one Assembly seat. Among the constituencies where it is currently ahead are Nemom, with Rajeev Chandrasekhar in the fray, and Palakkad, where Shobha Surendran is contesting. These, however, are very early trends.

May 4, 2026 08:51 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Early trends show UDF leading in 20 seats, LDF trails behind with 7

Initial counting trends show Congress-led UDF leading in 20 seats while LDF is trailing behind with 8 and BJP with 4.

May 4, 2026 08:39 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP leads in Palakkad postal votes, trails in Nemom

In early trends, the BJP has taken an early lead in postal ballots in Palakkad, where Shobha Surendran is in the fray against Congress-led UDF candidate and TV personality Ramesh Pisharody, and the CPI(M)’s NMR Razak. Meanwhile, in Nemom, another key seat being closely watched, the BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar is trailing.

May 4, 2026 08:17 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Early trends show Congress-led UDF leading

In very early trends, Congress led UDF are leading

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May 4, 2026 08:06 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: As counting begins, key of strong room in Kalamassery missing

As counting for the Kerala Assembly elections begins, the key to the strong room in Kalamassery is missing. Counting yet to start there.

May 4, 2026 08:04 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Counting of votes begins

Counting of votes for the Keralam Assembly elections 2026.

May 4, 2026 07:31 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Security heightened in Thiruvananthapuram outside Mar Ivanios College

Security was tightened outside Mar Ivanios College counting centre in Thiruvananthapuram. CPI (M) MP AA Rahim said, "We are very confident. As far as the LDF is concerned, we are expecting a remarkable victory. We are waiting for the results. I do not want to mention any specific numbers or make predictions, but I believe we will come back to power again."

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May 4, 2026 07:29 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Latest visuals from outside the residence of CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Visuals from outside the residence of CM Pinarayi Vijayan ahead of counting.

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May 4, 2026 07:17 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Visuals from a counting centre in Kochi

Visuals from a counting centre set up at UC College in Aluva, Kochi.

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May 4, 2026 07:11 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Visuals from Mar Ivanios College campus in Thiruvananthapuram

Latest visuals from the counting centre at Mar Ivanios College campus, where votes for all constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram district will be counted today.

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May 4, 2026 07:02 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Latest visuals from the BJP office in Thiruvananthapuram

Counting of votes for all 140 Assembly constituencies in Keralam to begin at 8 am today. Latest visuals from the BJP office in Thiruvananthapuram.

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May 4, 2026 06:48 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: It's going to be a very scintillating victory, says Congress MP Jebi Mather

Expressing confidence, Congress MP Jebi Mather said that the United Democratic Front (UDF) will form the government in Kerala following the 2026 Assembly elections. "We are very confident that it's going to be a very scintillating victory and that is the wish of the people of Keralam and the decision of the people of Keralam that it should be the Congress-led UDF government that should be in power," she said.

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May 4, 2026 06:44 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Key constituencies and heavyweight candidates

Dharmadom – Pinarayi Vijayan (LDF)

Thrissur – K. Muraleedharan (UDF) vs Suresh Gopi (NDA)

Palakkad – Shafi Parambil (UDF) vs E. Sreedharan (NDA)

Nemom – Kummanam Rajasekharan (NDA) vs V. Sivankutty (LDF)

Vattiyoorkavu – V. K. Prasanth (LDF) vs V. D. Satheesan (UDF influence in region)

Puthuppally – Chandy Oommen (UDF stronghold)

Manjeshwaram – A. K. M. Ashraf (UDF) vs K. Surendran (NDA)

Kozhikode North – A. Pradeep Kumar (LDF) vs M. K. Raghavan (UDF influence nearby)

Alappuzha – P. P. Chitharanjan (LDF) vs UDF challengers

Thripunithura – K. Babu (UDF) vs LDF candidate

Muvattupuzha – Mathew Kuzhalnadan (UDF) vs LDF

Konni – K. U. Jenish Kumar (LDF) vs UDF

Aranmula – Veena George (LDF)

Haripad – Ramesh Chennithala (UDF)

Perinthalmanna – Najeeb Kanthapuram (UDF)

Chalakudy – Key swing seat with LDF vs UDF contest

Irinjalakuda – R. Bindu (LDF)

Paravur – V. D. Satheesan (UDF)

Kazhakkoottam – Kadakampally Surendran (LDF)

Tanur – V. Abdurahiman (LDF)

May 4, 2026 06:38 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: ‘Anti-incumbency is real’: UDF set for comeback, says Deepa Dasmunshi

Deepa Dasmunshi, the Congress in-charge for Kerala, has expressed strong confidence that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is on course to return to power in the state, pointing to a clear wave of anti-incumbency against the ruling LDF government. She described the contest as closely fought but said internal assessments suggest the alliance could outperform expectations and secure a comfortable majority.

“As team UDF, we are confident of forming the government,” Dasmunshi said, adding that the number of seats could exceed initial projections. She argued that public trust in the UDF remains intact, while dissatisfaction with the current administration, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has grown. Highlighting key concerns, she cited a lack of job opportunities and unmet expectations among the youth over the past decade as major factors driving voter sentiment in favour of the UDF.

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May 4, 2026 06:30 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Kerala leaders strike confident note ahead of results

Political leaders across parties voiced confidence ahead of the Kerala Assembly election results, with rival fronts projecting victory. State Minister PA Mohamed Riyas said the situation was favourable for the CPI(M)-led LDF and predicted a comfortable win both in his Beypore constituency and across the state. Riyas, who is contesting against UDF-backed Independent P. V. Anvar, said the front was poised for a “good victory” statewide.

Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, present in his North Paravoor constituency, refrained from commenting, saying he would speak after the results are declared. Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala expressed confidence that the UDF would come out on top, echoing internal assessments. Apu John Joseph, son of Kerala Congress (Joseph) leader PJ Joseph and a candidate from Thodupuzha, also predicted an easy victory for the UDF.

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May 4, 2026 06:18 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: What do the exit polls say?

Multiple exit polls have projected a victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala. However, many surveys suggested a narrow margin, indicating a close contest between the UDF and the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF).

In Kerala’s 140-member Legislative Assembly, the halfway mark required to form a government is 71 seats. In 2021, the CPI (M)-led LDF formed the government in the state after winning 99 of the 140 assembly seats. The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government has been in power in Kerala since 2016.

May 4, 2026 06:03 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Massive security, strict protocols in place for vote counting

Elaborate arrangements have been put in place for the counting of votes in Kerala, with Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar outlining a tightly monitored process backed by heavy security deployment. A total of 15,465 counting personnel have been assigned to the exercise, while 32,301 police personnel, including 20 companies of Central Armed Police Forces, will be stationed at counting centres to maintain order.

Each Assembly constituency will have a dedicated counting observer, mostly senior IAS officers, to oversee proceedings. Entry into counting centres will be restricted to individuals with QR-based identity cards. Kelkar said both counting and security staff have undergone detailed training, with clear instructions to prioritise accuracy over speed. District administrations have also been authorised to regulate or restrict victory processions to ensure law and order, with the Model Code of Conduct remaining in force until May 6 or until further directions from the Election Commission. Kelkar further warned against the spread of misinformation, stating that legal action would be taken against those circulating false updates, and urged the public to rely only on official sources for election results.

-PTI

May 4, 2026 05:46 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Kerala turnout inches up to 79.70% after inclusion of service voters’ ballots

Kerala’s voter turnout for the April 9 Assembly elections has been revised upward to 79.70 per cent following the inclusion of postal ballots from service voters, Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar said.

The turnout had earlier stood at 79.63 per cent, excluding these ballots. Of the 53,984 postal ballots issued to service voters, 20,028 had been received as of May 1.

Kelkar said service voters are allowed to submit their ballots until just before counting begins, and instructions have been issued to the postal department to ensure timely delivery, including on weekends and holidays. He noted that the addition of these ballots increased the overall turnout by 0.07 percentage points.

As per Election Commission guidelines, postal ballots will be counted first, followed by EVM votes after a 30-minute interval. Round-wise trends will be made available in real time via the Election Commission’s mobile app and official results portal. (PTI)

May 4, 2026 05:40 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: LDF eyes historic third term, UDF bets on anti-incumbency

The 2026 Kerala Assembly election has emerged as a tightly contested three-way battle, with the LDF aiming for a rare third consecutive term, the UDF banking on anti-incumbency sentiment, and the BJP-led NDA seeking to expand its footprint in the state.

While all 140 constituencies are in play, a handful of key battleground seats are expected to disproportionately influence the final outcome, making this one of the most closely watched elections in recent years.

May 4, 2026 05:38 AM IST
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