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Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:06 IST

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Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM's U R Pradeep wins the seat

U R Pradeep (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), K Balakrishnan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Subramanian K V (Aam Aadmi Party), Vinodkumar (Social Democratic Party Of India), and Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) (Independent) — 5 candidates contesting from Chelakkara 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. Chelakkara is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Alathur Lok Sabha segment, with 156,426 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, K Radhakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won by a margin of 39,400 votes. The 2016 winner was U. R. Pradeep of the CPM. The 2021 turnout was 73.4%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Chelakkara in 2026.

10:02 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results: Subramanian K V (AAAP) awaits the round-wise verdict

Subramanian K V, contesting on a Aam Aadmi Party ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chelakkara May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:54 (IST) May 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Early counting trends in Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out front with leads in 38 constituencies, while CPM is placed second with leads in 31 seats. The magic number to form a government stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 33 more seats to reach that mark and CPM needs 40. With no results declared yet, the count remains very much in motion across the state.

09:52 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results 2026: Where Chelakkara fits in Kerala's counting day picture

Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Chelakkara is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

09:43 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Result: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with a margin of 4025 votes

Counting is underway in Chelakkara, constituency number 61 in Kerala, where CPM candidate U R Pradeep, a 52-year-old graduate from the SC category, is currently leading with 10,414 votes. Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) is trailing at 6,389 votes, leaving a margin of 4,025 between the two. The result in this seat is yet to be declared.

09:42 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Chelakkara's electoral landscape has shifted

In the 2021 Assembly Election, K Radhakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Chelakkara with a margin of 37,547 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

09:33 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: CPM's U R Pradeep leads with 2182-vote margin

In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, CPM candidate U R Pradeep is currently leading with 5096 votes, holding a margin of 2182 votes over Independent candidate Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu), who has tallied 2914 votes so far. The seat is currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

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09:32 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results: Aam Aadmi Party's stake in May 4 Chelakkara count

The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Subramanian K V in Chelakkara. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:23 (IST) May 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Early counting trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress marginally ahead with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind with leads in 33. The magic number to form a government stands at 71, meaning Congress still needs 37 more seats and CPM needs 38 to reach that mark. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

09:22 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026: Chelakkara's electoral journey: three elections in focus

Chelakkara saw K. Radhakrishnan of the CPM win in 2016, followed by K Radhakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.

09:12 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Result: No star candidate leading in Kerala seat

Counting is underway in the Chelakkara constituency in Kerala, where no high-profile candidate features among those currently being tracked in the race. The sitting MLA K Radhakrishnan of CPM is the incumbent in this seat. As results continue to come in from Chelakkara, the final picture is expected to emerge over the course of the counting day.

09:12 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Chelakkara

As counting advances in Chelakkara, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 5 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

09:02 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Result: BJP's K Balakrishnan leads as counting progresses

In the Chelakkara constituency of Kerala, BJP candidate K Balakrishnan is currently leading as vote counting continues. The seat is currently held by CPM's K Radhakrishnan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. With counting still underway, the final picture for this Kerala assembly segment is yet to fully emerge.

09:02 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Chelakkara's count progresses

Candidates representing CPM, BJP, AAAP, SDPI, IND are contesting in Chelakkara 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.

08:52 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results 2026: The 5 contestants whose votes are being counted

The candidates contesting in Chelakkara include U R Pradeep (CPM), K Balakrishnan (BJP), Subramanian K V (AAAP), and Vinodkumar (SDPI) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

08:42 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results 2026: K Balakrishnan's BJP tally being counted in Chelakkara

K Balakrishnan, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chelakkara May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:32 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Chelakkara

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded K Balakrishnan in Chelakkara. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:22 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Chelakkara's count

Votes cast in Chelakkara are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Chelakkara.

08:12 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: A SC-reserved seat in the 2026 count

Chelakkara is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 5 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

08:02 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Chelakkara match 2021's gap?

The 2021 election in Chelakkara was won with a margin of 37,547 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

07:52 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results 2026: Result declaration — the final step after counting ends

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Chelakkara, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.

07:42 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results: Chelakkara in Kerala's 140-seat tally — what to expect

As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Chelakkara's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.

07:32 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s Chelakkara candidate and the 2026 count

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded U R Pradeep in Chelakkara. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

07:22 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results: How the counting process works May 4

In Chelakkara, 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.

07:12 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results 2026: Reading the rounds: what Chelakkara's count is showing

In Chelakkara, 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.

07:02 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: How is Vinodkumar faring? Watching the Chelakkara count

Vinodkumar, contesting on a Social Democratic Party Of India ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chelakkara May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:52 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 37,547 votes — context for May 4 count

Chelakkara's 2021 election was won with a margin of 37,547 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

06:42 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results: Has Chelakkara's vote pattern shifted since 2021?

As counting progresses in Chelakkara, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when K Radhakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

06:32 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: U R Pradeep of Communist Party of India (Marxist)

U R Pradeep, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chelakkara May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:22 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Assembly Election Results 2026: Chelakkara among Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies May 4

Kerala's Assembly has 140 constituencies, and Chelakkara'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.

06:12 (IST) May 04

Chelakkara Election Results 2026: Chelakkara's 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Chelakkara, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

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.

Chelakkara is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Kerala, falling under the Alathur Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 156,426 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 73.4% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: U R Pradeep (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), K Balakrishnan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Subramanian K V (Aam Aadmi Party), Vinodkumar (Social Democratic Party Of India), and Sivadasan (Sivan Veettikunnu) (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, K Radhakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Chelakkara with a margin of 39,400 votes. The runner-up was C.C. Sreekumar of the Congress. In 2016, U. R. Pradeep of the CPM had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Chelakkara 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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