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Devikulam Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress’s F. Raja wins

Congress’s F. Raja has won. Adv. A. Raja (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), F. Raja (Congress), S.Rajendran (Bharatiya Janata P...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 20:03:47 IST

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20:03 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress’s F. Raja wins

Congress candidate F. Raja has won over sitting MLA Adv. A. Raja of CPM. The incumbent, who currently represents this Kerala constituency, lost with a margin of 5233 votes. F. Raja got 50590 votes.

16:47 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared and 110 leads still in progress. If those leads hold, this grouping would be on course to cross the majority threshold. SPA trails with a tally of 57, having won 7 and leading in 50, and still needs 61 more seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins confirmed yet, sitting 63 seats short of a majority.

16:36 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Roy K Paulose wins the seat

Congress candidate Roy K Paulose has won the Idukki assembly seat in Kerala, securing 70,562 votes to claim victory by a margin of 23,822 votes. The seat was currently held by Kerala Congress (M)'s Roshy Augustine, who polled 46,740 votes but could not hold on, bringing an end to Augustine's term as the MLA.

16:25 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 36 seats and is leading in 26 more, giving it a tally of 62 seats so far. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning the party needs 9 additional seats to get there. CPM has won 18 and is leading in 7, placing its tally at 25. Counting across the state continues with no party yet confirmed at the majority mark.

16:14 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In Devikulam, counting is still under way with Congress candidate F. Raja holding a lead over sitting MLA Adv. A. Raja of CPM. The incumbent, who currently represents this Kerala constituency, is trailing with 45,357 votes against F. Raja's 50,590, putting the margin between the two at 5,233 votes. The result in this SC-reserved seat is yet to be declared.

16:04 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 10 seats outright and is leading in 89 more, taking its tally to 99. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads with no seat declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Roy K Paulose wins the seat

Congress candidate Roy K Paulose has won the Idukki assembly seat in Kerala, polling 70,562 votes to claim victory by a margin of 23,822 votes. The seat was currently held by Kerala Congress (M)'s Roshy Augustine, who contested but finished second with 46,740 votes, bringing an end to Augustine's term as the KEC(M) MLA.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 11 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 60 seats, having won 24 and leading in 36 more, leaving the party 11 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM has a tally of 26, with 11 seats won and 15 leads. No party has crossed the majority mark so far.

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15:31 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with Congress candidate F. Raja currently leading on 50,590 votes. The sitting CPM legislator Adv. A. Raja is trailing behind by a margin of 5,233 votes, having accumulated 45,357 votes so far. The result for this Kerala seat is yet to be declared.

15:19 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 155 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 155 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40 and still needing 78 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 33, bringing its tally to 35, with 83 seats still needed to reach 118.

15:08 (IST), May, 04

Udumbanchola Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu wins the seat

Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu has won the Udumbanchola seat in Kerala, polling 64,916 votes to defeat CPM's K.K. Jayachandran, who secured 44,895 votes. The winning margin stands at 20,021 votes.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 9 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress has won 15 seats and is leading in 47 more, giving it a tally of 62 seats as counting progresses. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning Congress needs 9 additional seats to get there. CPM, meanwhile, has won 7 and is leading in 18, putting its tally at 25. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate F. Raja is currently leading with 41,768 votes, holding a margin of 4,347 over the sitting legislator Adv. A. Raja of CPM, who is trailing at 37,421 votes. The incumbent is currently behind as counting continues in this Kerala seat.

14:35 (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 leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 96 seats, with 4 seats won and leads in 92 more. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all from leads and none declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

14:24 (IST), May, 04

Thodupuzha Election Result 2026: Apu John Joseph holds a commanding lead for Kerala Congress

In Thodupuzha, Kerala Congress candidate Apu John Joseph is leading with 76,870 votes, holding a margin of 40,720 over KEC(M)'s Cyriac Chazhikadan, who has accumulated 36,150 votes so far.

14:13 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 10 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 71. Congress holds a tally of 61 seats, having won 7 and leading in 54 others, leaving it 10 seats short of a majority at this stage. CPM is placed well behind with a tally of 28, having won 3 and leading in 25. Whether Congress can close that gap will depend on how the remaining leads settle.

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14:03 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate F. Raja is currently leading with 38,335 votes, holding a margin of 3,634 over the sitting CPM legislator Adv. A. Raja, who has accumulated 34,701 votes and is trailing at this stage of the count.

13:51 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, giving it a tally of 23. 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 a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.

13:40 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Congress candidate Roy K Paulose leads over sitting MLA Roshy Augustine

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate Roy K Paulose is currently leading with 61,208 votes, pulling ahead by a margin of 20,998 votes. The seat is currently held by Kerala Congress (M)'s Roshy Augustine, who is trailing in the count with 40,210 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

13:30 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 8 more seats for majority

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, Congress is out in front with a tally of 63 seats — 2 declared wins and leads in 61 more — and needs just 8 additional seats to reach the majority mark of 71. CPM is well behind with a tally of 24, having won 1 and leading in 23 constituencies. Counting is still in progress across the state.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress candidate F. Raja leads over CPM incumbent

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate F. Raja is currently leading with 30,542 votes, holding a margin of 2,096 over the sitting CPM legislator Adv. A. Raja, who has accumulated 28,446 votes. The incumbent, contesting on a CPM ticket, is trailing in this closely fought contest as counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.

13:07 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress's F. Raja leads by 651 votes over sitting MLA

In Devikulam, Kerala, Congress candidate F. Raja is currently leading with 26,090 votes, holding a margin of 651 over CPM's Adv. A. Raja, who has accumulated 25,439 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. A. Raja, who is trailing in second place as counting continues. The contest in this constituency remains tight with results yet to be declared.

12:56 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Update: Congress Candidate Edges Ahead of Incumbent CPM MLA

Counting is still ongoing in Kerala's Devikulam constituency, with no final result declared yet. However, Congress candidate F. Raja has taken a lead, securing 22,005 votes. The incumbent CPM MLA, Adv. A. Raja, is close behind with 22,345 votes counted so far. The margin between the two is a slim 340 votes, indicating a very close race as the counting progresses in this Kerala seat.

12:45 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 23 more. SPA is trailing considerably, with 1 seat won and leads in 2 others, bringing its tally to 3 seats.

12:34 (IST), May, 04

Udumbanchola Election Results 2026: Congress leads CPM by 15,450 votes

In Udumbanchola, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu is leading with 49,708 votes, holding a margin of 15,450 over CPM's K.K. Jayachandran, who has gathered 34,258 votes and is trailing. Counting is still underway.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads in Kerala with 71-seat majority mark in sight

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 46 constituencies, leaving it 25 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 29 seats at this stage. No results have been declared yet, and the race remains open as counting continues across the state.

12:13 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Incumbent CPM candidate leads in Kerala seat

In Devikulam, counting is still under way with the incumbent CPM candidate Adv. A. Raja holding a lead over Congress candidate F. Raja. The margin between the two stands at 303 votes, with Adv. A. Raja having polled 16,216 votes against F. Raja's 15,913, keeping this Kerala constituency closely watched as results continue to come in.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 20 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly counting

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is currently leading in 20 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. The SPA is leading in 1 seat at this stage. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

11:52 (IST), May, 04

Thodupuzha Election Result 2026: Apu John Joseph leads with a 19,078-vote margin

In Thodupuzha, Kerala Congress candidate Apu John Joseph is leading with 36,038 votes, holding a margin of 19,078 over KEC(M)'s Cyriac Chazhikadan, who has 16,960 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

11:41 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still out of reach

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. Congress is currently leading in 47 constituencies, putting it 24 seats short of that threshold. CPM is leading in 28 seats, needing 43 more to be in contention for a majority. With no results declared yet, the picture across the state remains fluid as counting continues.

11:31 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Incumbent CPM candidate leads in close contest

In Devikulam, Kerala, the sitting CPM legislator Adv. A. Raja is currently leading the count, holding a narrow margin of 170 votes over Congress candidate F. Raja. With 11,469 votes against 11,299, the contest in this constituency remains tight as counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.

11:20 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result 2026: CPM's Adv. A. Raja leads by a narrow 170 votes

In Devikulam, Kerala, the sitting CPM MLA Adv. A. Raja is currently leading with 11,469 votes, holding a slender margin of 170 over Congress candidate F. Raja, who has accumulated 11,299 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The contest in this constituency remains extremely close, with the incumbent seeking to retain the seat as results continue to come in.

11:10 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Roshy Augustine leads for Kerala Congress (M)

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, sitting Kerala Congress (M) MLA Roshy Augustine is currently leading the count. Augustine, who holds the seat, has accumulated 14,882 votes so far, while Congress candidate Roy K Paulose stands at 23,544 votes, with the two separated by a margin of 8,662 votes in the ongoing tally. The result for this Kerala seat is yet to be declared.

10:59 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, needs 19 more seats for majority

Early trends in Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front with leads in 52 constituencies, leaving the party 19 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is currently leading in 26 seats. Counting is still in progress and no seats have been declared yet, with others accounting for leads across the remaining constituencies.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress candidate leads over CPM incumbent

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate F. Raja is currently leading with 6,761 votes, holding a margin of 498 over the sitting CPM legislator Adv. A. Raja, who has accumulated 6,263 votes so far. The incumbent is trailing at this stage as the contest between the two remains closely watched.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Idukki Election Result: Roshy Augustine leads for KEC(M) in Kerala

In the Idukki constituency of Kerala, Kerala Congress (M) candidate Roshy Augustine is currently leading the count. Augustine, 56, who holds the seat as the sitting MLA, has accumulated 5,730 votes so far. Congress candidate Roy K Paulose is trailing in the contest with 8,203 votes, and the two are separated by a margin of 2,473 votes at this stage. Counting is still underway and no final result has been declared.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, UDF ahead in 59 seats

With counting underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, Congress is currently leading in 43 constituencies, making it the front-runner among individual parties. CPM is leading in 28 seats. At the alliance level, UDF holds leads in 59 seats while LDF is ahead in 41. The majority mark stands at 71, meaning UDF needs 12 more seats and LDF requires 30 more to claim a majority if these leads hold.

10:08 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Congress leads as CPM incumbent trails

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate F. Raja is currently leading with 3,932 votes, holding a margin of 978 over the sitting CPM legislator Adv. A. Raja, who is trailing at 2,954 votes. The incumbent, who holds a graduate professional degree, is facing a stiff challenge from the Congress camp in this Kerala seat.

09:57 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result 2026: Congress candidate F. Raja leads over sitting CPM MLA

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, Congress candidate F. Raja is currently leading with 3,932 votes. The seat is currently held by CPM's Adv. A. Raja, who is trailing with 2,954 votes. F. Raja, 51, holds a margin of 978 votes over the sitting MLA at this stage of counting. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

09:35 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result 2026: Rajendran .V. B (BSP) awaits the round-wise verdict

Rajendran .V. B, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Devikulam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:25 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Elections 2026: Idukki region watches the Devikulam count

Devikulam, which falls under the Idukki Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Devikulam's result will be part of the broader Idukki-area picture.

09:23 (IST), May, 04

Congress leads Kerala count, majority mark still distant

Early trends from Kerala's 140-seat assembly put Congress out in front with leads in 34 constituencies, while CPM is close behind in 33. Neither party is anywhere near the majority mark of 71 seats at this stage of counting. Congress needs 37 more seats to reach that threshold, and CPM needs 38. Other parties and groupings together account for leads in 13 seats across the state.

09:15 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result 2026: How Devikulam's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Devikulam, 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.

09:12 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: Counting underway in Kerala hill seat

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, counting is currently underway with the sitting CPM legislator Adv. A. Raja in the frame as votes are tallied. Raja, 41, holds a Graduate Professional qualification and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds. The constituency, listed as number 88 in Kerala, is being watched closely as the count progresses and no final result has been declared yet.

09:05 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Assembly Election Results 2026: Who is watching the Devikulam count most closely

Candidates representing CPM, CONG, BJP, BSP, IND are contesting in Devikulam and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.

09:02 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result: CPM's Adv. A. Raja leads in Devikulam

In the Devikulam constituency of Kerala, sitting CPM MLA Adv. A. Raja is currently leading as counting progresses. Raja, 41, holds a Graduate Professional degree and is the incumbent representative for this seat, currently held by CPM's Adv. A. Raja. Independent candidate Selvi is also showing in the leading positions at this stage of counting. Vote totals are yet to reflect a clear margin between the two as the count continues.

08:55 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Result 2026: Polling done, counting begun — Devikulam's result awaited

Votes cast in Devikulam during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

08:45 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Election Results: Inside the counting hall: how Devikulam's votes are tallied

In Devikulam, 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.

08:35 (IST), May, 04

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

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

08:25 (IST), May, 04

Devikulam Elections 2026: Early leads in Devikulam — what they really mean

Early trends from Devikulam should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

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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.

Devikulam is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Kerala, falling under the Idukki Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 67.32% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adv. A. Raja (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), F. Raja (Congress), S.Rajendran (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rajendran .V. B (Bahujan Samaj Party), Chelladurai .M (Independent), and Selvi (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Adv. A. Raja of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) won Devikulam with a margin of 7,848 votes. The runner-up was D. Kumar of the Congress. In 2016, S. Rajendran of the CPM had won the seat with a margin of 5,782 votes. round-by-round trends from Devikulam 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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Devikulam Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress’s F. Raja wins

Congress candidate F. Raja has won over sitting MLA Adv. A. Raja of CPM. The incumbent, who currently represents this Kerala constituency, lost with a margin of 5233 votes. F. Raja got 50590 votes.

Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu has won the Udumbanchola seat in Kerala, polling 64,916 votes to defeat CPM's K.K. Jayachandran, who secured 44,895 votes. The winning margin stands at 20,021 votes.

In Thodupuzha, Kerala Congress candidate Apu John Joseph is leading with 76,870 votes, holding a margin of 40,720 over KEC(M)'s Cyriac Chazhikadan, who has accumulated 36,150 votes so far.

In Udumbanchola, Kerala, Congress candidate Adv. Senapathy Venu is leading with 49,708 votes, holding a margin of 15,450 over CPM's K.K. Jayachandran, who has gathered 34,258 votes and is trailing. Counting is still underway.

In Thodupuzha, Kerala Congress candidate Apu John Joseph is leading with 36,038 votes, holding a margin of 19,078 over KEC(M)'s Cyriac Chazhikadan, who has 16,960 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

Rajendran .V. B, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Devikulam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

Devikulam, which falls under the Idukki Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Devikulam's result will be part of the broader Idukki-area picture.

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Devikulam, 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.

Candidates representing CPM, CONG, BJP, BSP, IND are contesting in Devikulam 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.

Votes cast in Devikulam during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

In Devikulam, 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.

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

Early trends from Devikulam should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

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