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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 20:20:37 IST
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Perinthalmanna Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: IUML’s Najeeb Kanthapuram wins by 32,431 vote margin
Najeeb Kanthapuram (Indian Union Muslim League), Adv. K.P Baburaj (Bharatiya Janata Party), V.P Mohammed Haneefa (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Abdul Najeeb S/O Mohamed (Independent), Abdul Najeeb S/O Veerappu (Independent), Najeeb (Independent), Mohammed Haneefa P S/O Alavi (Independent), and Haneefa (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Perinthalmanna 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. Perinthalmanna is a General constituency under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Najeeb Kanthapuram of the Indian Union Muslim League won the seat by just 38 votes. The 2016 winner was Manjalamkuzhi Ali of the IUML. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Perinthalmanna in 2026.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes
The votes being counted in Perinthalmanna May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
10:01 (IST) May 04
UDF 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. The UDF is currently leading in 55 seats, while the LDF holds leads in 43. Others are ahead in the remaining 15 constituencies. Congress, the largest party in the UDF, is leading in 40 seats, with CPM at 29. No party or alliance has yet crossed the threshold needed to form a government.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: After the last round: how Perinthalmanna's result gets declared
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Perinthalmanna, 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.
09:51 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: Najeeb Kanthapuram leads for IUML
In the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram of the Indian Union Muslim League is currently leading with 5,627 votes, holding a margin of 2,232 over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who has accumulated 3,395 votes so far. Kanthapuram, a 50-year-old graduate professional, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Perinthalmanna, 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.
09:41 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram leads by 2232 votes
In Perinthalmanna, Kerala, counting is still under way with IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram holding a lead of 2,232 votes over CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa, who is trailing with 3,395 votes against Kanthapuram's 5,627. The seat is currently held by IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram, who is contesting again and maintaining his position at the top of the count at this stage.
09:33 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: Counting day in Kerala: Perinthalmanna's moment in the tally
Counting day in Kerala brings results from 140 constituencies, and Perinthalmanna is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Kerala counting update: Congress and CPM locked in tight race
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and the race to 71 is proving to be an extremely close contest. Congress is currently leading in 34 seats while CPM is close behind with leads in 33. Neither party is anywhere near the majority mark at this stage, with Congress still needing 37 more seats and CPM requiring 38. Others are leading in 13 seats as counting continues.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results 2026: Adv. K.P Baburaj (BJP) awaits the round-wise verdict
Adv. K.P Baburaj, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Perinthalmanna May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:13 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track
Votes cast in Perinthalmanna are now being counted. With 8 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: counting underway in Kerala seat
Counting is underway in the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, with results yet to be declared. The seat is currently held by Najeeb Kanthapuram of the Indian Union Muslim League, making it one of the closely watched segments in this part of the state as tallies continue to come in from the counting centre.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results: Independent candidates in the Perinthalmanna count
5 independent candidates are also in the fray in Perinthalmanna — including Abdul Najeeb S/O Mohamed, Abdul Najeeb S/O Veerappu, Najeeb and 2 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result: Independent's Haneefa leads early count in Kerala seat
Counting is underway in the Perinthalmanna constituency of Kerala, where Independent candidate Haneefa holds the early lead. CPM's V.P Mohammed Haneefa is also among those leading at this stage of the count. The seat is currently held by IUML's Najeeb Kanthapuram, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are still being tallied and the contest remains open.
08:53 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Perinthalmanna's count explained
Votes cast in Perinthalmanna 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 Perinthalmanna.
08:43 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results: How is V.P Mohammed Haneefa faring? Watching the Perinthalmanna count
V.P Mohammed Haneefa, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Perinthalmanna May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:33 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results: How Indian Union Muslim League is positioned in Perinthalmanna
The Indian Union Muslim League has fielded Najeeb Kanthapuram in Perinthalmanna. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:23 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Elections 2026: Perinthalmanna and its place in the Malappuram regional picture
Perinthalmanna, which falls under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Perinthalmanna's result will be part of the broader Malappuram-area picture.
08:13 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results: How Perinthalmanna fits into Kerala's state count
As counting progresses across Kerala's 140 Assembly constituencies, Perinthalmanna'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.
08:03 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Perinthalmanna contest
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded V.P Mohammed Haneefa in Perinthalmanna. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:53 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Assembly Election Results 2026: Najeeb Kanthapuram's IUML tally being counted in Perinthalmanna
Najeeb Kanthapuram, contesting on a Indian Union Muslim League ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Perinthalmanna May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:43 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Perinthalmanna, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Perinthalmanna.
07:33 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Perinthalmanna — why patience matters
Early trends from Perinthalmanna should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
07:23 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's stake in May 4 Perinthalmanna count
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Adv. K.P Baburaj in Perinthalmanna. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:13 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2016 to 2021 — and now 2026
Perinthalmanna saw K.P. Najeeb of the IUML win in 2016, followed by Najeeb Kanthapuram of the Indian Union Muslim League in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.
07:03 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Result 2026: Perinthalmanna's contribution to Kerala's counting day story
As Kerala's counting day unfolds, results from all 140 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Perinthalmanna's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
06:53 (IST) May 04
Perinthalmanna Election Results: What 2026 will add to Perinthalmanna's electoral story
As counting progresses in Perinthalmanna, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Najeeb Kanthapuram of the Indian Union Muslim League won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
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.
Perinthalmanna is a General constituency in Kerala, falling under the Malappuram Lok Sabha segment. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Najeeb Kanthapuram (Indian Union Muslim League), Adv. K.P Baburaj (Bharatiya Janata Party), V.P Mohammed Haneefa (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Abdul Najeeb S/O Mohamed (Independent), Abdul Najeeb S/O Veerappu (Independent), Najeeb (Independent), Mohammed Haneefa P S/O Alavi (Independent), and Haneefa (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Najeeb Kanthapuram of the Indian Union Muslim League won Perinthalmanna. In 2016, K.P. Najeeb of the IUML had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Perinthalmanna will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Kerala's state-wide tally across its 140 Assembly segments.
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