Colachel Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress’s Tharahai Cuthbert wins by 2,833 vote margin
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Colachel Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress’s Tharahai Cuthbert wins by 2,833 vote margin

Ancy Shoba Rani. L (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Sivakumar. T (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tharahai Cuthbert (Congress), Rajasingh. C (Bahujan Samaj Party), Anthony Muthu. S.M (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Ganesh. N (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), Christ Miller. S (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Koil Raj. R (Naam Indiar Party), Prem Alex Lawrence (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Murali. M (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Antony Alankaram. K (Independent), Saravanan. M (Independent), and Selvaraj. M (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Colachal in Tamil Nadu'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. Colachal is a General constituency under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha segment, with 254,691 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Prince J.G. of the Congress won the seat. The 2016 winner was JG Prince of the Congress. The 2021 turnout was 71.5%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Colachal in 2026.
09:13 (IST) May 06
Colachal Assembly Election Results 2026: Congress’s Tharahai Cuthbert wins by 2,833 vote margin

In Colachal, Tharahai Cuthbert of Congress secured a narrow victory, polling 66,207 votes and defeating TVK’s Prem Alex Lawrence by a margin of 2,833 votes. BJP’s Sivakumar T finished third with 54,384 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought contest ending in a Congress win.

18:29 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress candidate leads with slim margin
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert, a 51-year-old doctorate holder with a clean record, is currently leading with 50,093 votes. TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence is trailing close behind at 48,033 votes, leaving a margin of just 2,060 votes between the two as counting continues.
18:18 (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 the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5 and trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar leads by 3,217 votes
In the Killiyoor constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S is currently leading with 57,913 votes, holding a margin of 3,217 over TVK's Sabin. S, who has accumulated 54,696 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rajesh Kumar S. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
17:56 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count with tally of 113 seats
TVK holds the top position in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly count, with a tally of 113 seats — 10 declared wins and leads in 103 more — leaving the party just 5 seats short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK follows with a tally of 51, having won 6 and leading in 45. AIADMK is leading in 47 constituencies with no wins confirmed so far.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress candidate leads with slim margin
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading the count with 50,093 votes, holding a margin of 2,060 over TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence, who has gathered 48,033 votes so far. Cuthbert, 51, holds a Doctorate and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still in progress, and the contest remains close as the two candidates are separated by a narrow gap.
17:34 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats in the state.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Results 2026: AIADMK's Thalavai Sundaram leads by 4,282 votes
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK candidate Thalavai Sundaram. N is currently leading with 57,340 votes, holding a margin of 4,282 over DMK's Mahesh.R, who is trailing at 53,058 votes. The seat is currently held by AIADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
17:11 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs four more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, carrying a tally of 114 seats — 10 declared wins and 104 constituencies where it currently leads. The majority mark stands at 118, leaving TVK just four seats short if those leads hold. DMK sits at a tally of 50, with 6 wins and 44 leads, while AIADMK is leading in 47 seats without a confirmed win so far.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal assembly constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading the count with 46,136 votes. Prem Alex Lawrence of TVK is trailing behind by a margin of 2,570 votes, having gathered 43,566 votes so far. Cuthbert, 51, holds a doctorate and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
16:50 (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. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 20 declared wins and leads in 77 more. The Congress-led alliance has a tally of 21 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 seats in the state.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar leads by narrow margin
In Killiyoor, Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S is currently leading with 48,534 votes, holding a slender margin of 959 votes over TVK's Sabin. S, who has accumulated 47,575 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rajesh Kumar S. With such a tight gap between the two, every round of counting continues to matter in this closely contested race.
16:28 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is ahead in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly, leading in 116 constituencies and having won 3, giving it a tally of 119 seats against the majority mark of 118. If these leads hold, the party would be on course to cross that threshold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 50, while DMK is leading in 39 seats with 3 won, putting its tally at 42.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently leading with 39,285 votes, holding a margin of 6,403 votes over TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence, who has gathered 32,882 votes so far. Cuthbert, 51, holds a Doctorate and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
16:06 (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 4 seats outright and is leading in 212 more, giving it a tally of 216. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election 2026: Krishna Kumar. S of TVK in the Lead
In Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S is currently ahead with 36,183 votes. CPM's Chellaswamy. R is behind with 46,392 votes, creating a difference of 10,209 votes between them. The current holder of the seat is DMK's Mano Thangaraj, T., who isn't currently in the top 3 as vote counting progresses.
15:44 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 137 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is the dominant force in Tamil Nadu's 234-seat assembly at this stage of counting, leading in 137 constituencies and having won one, giving the party a tally of 138 seats. With the majority mark set at 118, TVK is well placed if these leads hold. AIADMK is trailing with a tally of 39, while DMK has a tally of 38 seats across leads and wins.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: TVK leads in Tamil Nadu coastal seat
Counting is underway in Colachal, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly constituencies, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading the race. The sitting seat had been held by Congress, with Prince J.G. as the incumbent. As tallying continues, the final shape of this contest in Tamil Nadu is yet to fully emerge.
15:22 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 21 seats and is leading in 64 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF has won 14 seats and is leading in 22, giving it a tally of 36, still 35 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across Kerala.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Nagercoil Election Result 2026: TVK's Bervin Kings G leads by a narrow 66 votes
In the Nagercoil constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Bervin Kings G is currently leading with 28,571 votes, holding a slender margin of just 66 votes over DMK's Austin, who has accumulated 28,505 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Gandhi M.R., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the contest remains extremely close.
15:00 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 146 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is leading in 146 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is trailing at a tally of 35 seats, while DMK has a tally of 31 seats, including one declared win. Congress has secured one seat and is leading in one more. Counting continues across the state.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress incumbent faces TVK challenge in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway in Colachal, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly segments, where TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence currently holds the lead. The sitting Congress legislator Prince J.G. is not among the candidates in the current count, adding an interesting dimension to how this southern constituency's verdict eventually shapes up as rounds continue.
14:38 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 8 seats and is leading in 30, still needing 33 seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
14:27 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Result: TVK's Madhavan.S.R leads in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is underway in the Kanniyakumari assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, where TVK candidate Madhavan.S.R is currently leading the race. Thalavai Sundaram. N of AIADMK is trailing in the contest. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N. Results are yet to be declared as counting continues across the constituency.
14:15 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, majority mark within reach
TVK is currently leading in 123 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party five seats past the majority mark of 118 if those leads hold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 50 constituencies, while DMK is leading in 42 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently ahead on 20,509 votes, while TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence is trailing with 16,924 votes, leaving a gap of 3,585 votes between the two as tallying continues across the rounds.
13:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Across West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark of 148 seats. If these leads hold, the party would be well past the threshold needed to form a government. TMC is leading in 84 seats, trailing by 106 seats on the current tally and still needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats at this stage of counting.
13:43 (IST) May 04
Killiyoor Election Results 2026: TVK's Sabin. S leads by 1,085 votes
In Killiyoor, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Sabin. S is currently leading with 30,420 votes, holding a margin of 1,085 over Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar. S, who has accumulated 29,335 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rajesh Kumar S, though counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:32 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 116 constituencies, leaving the party just two seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 54 seats, while DMK is leading in 42. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently trailing while TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence holds the lead. The sitting MLA Prince J.G. of Congress is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. The contest in this southern Tamil Nadu seat remains live as votes continue to be tallied.
13:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 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 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats, still needing 60 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.
12:59 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Result 2026: DMK's Mahesh.R leads by over 4,500 votes
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Mahesh.R is currently leading with 24,647 votes, holding an advantage of 4,536 votes over TVK's Madhavan.S.R, who has gathered 20,111 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way.
12:47 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 116 seats, two short of majority in Tamil Nadu
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. TVK is currently leading in 116 constituencies, leaving the party just two seats short of that threshold. AIADMK is placed second with leads in 53 seats, while DMK is leading in 45. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
12:37 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress incumbent faces TVK challenge in Tamil Nadu
Counting is under way in the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, where TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading the race. The sitting legislator from Congress, Prince J.G., is watching the numbers closely as votes continue to be tallied. The result in this southern Tamil Nadu seat is yet to be declared.
12:27 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala but majority still seven seats away
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it seven seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Padmanabhapuram Election 2026: Krishna Kumar. S of TVK Ahead in Tamil Nadu
In Padmanabhapuram, Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Krishna Kumar. S is currently ahead in the vote count with 14,537 votes. CPM's Chellaswamy. R is in second place with 17,015 votes, creating a difference of 2,478 votes between them. The incumbent MLA for this seat is DMK's Mano Thangaraj, T., who is not currently among the top three candidates in the reported leading positions.
12:05 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 118 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 118 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, placing the party right at the majority mark of 118. AIADMK is trailing with leads in 62 constituencies, while DMK is ahead in 36 seats. With no results declared yet and counting still underway, it remains to be seen whether TVK can hold these leads and secure a working majority in the state.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress incumbent faces challenge in Tamil Nadu seat
Counting is under way in Colachal, one of Tamil Nadu's closely watched assembly constituencies, where the result is yet to be declared. Prem Alex Lawrence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is currently leading the contest. The sitting legislator, Prince J.G. of Congress, is watching the count from the incumbent's corner as votes continue to be tallied in this southern Tamil Nadu seat.
11:44 (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 currently leading in 83 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:33 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Result 2026: DMK's Mahesh.R leads with 4,006-vote margin
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Mahesh.R is currently leading with 13,962 votes, holding a margin of 4,006 votes over TVK's Madhavan.S.R, who has accumulated 9,956 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared.
11:23 (IST) May 04
TVK leads in 172 seats as Tamil Nadu counting progresses
TVK is currently leading in 172 of Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, putting the party well ahead of the 118-seat majority mark and comfortably in front of its nearest rivals. AIADMK is leading in 26 seats while DMK holds leads in 24 constituencies. If the current trends hold, TVK would cross the majority mark by a considerable distance. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: TVK leads Congress in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading the contest, while Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is trailing with 3,618 votes against Lawrence's 2,763. The sitting legislator, Prince J.G. of Congress, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
11:02 (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 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 102 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Kanniyakumari Election Result 2026: DMK's Mahesh.R leads with 1,920-vote margin
In the Kanniyakumari constituency of Tamil Nadu, DMK candidate Mahesh.R is currently leading with 6,909 votes, holding a margin of 1,920 votes over TVK's Madhavan.S.R, who has accumulated 4,989 votes so far. The seat is currently held by ADMK's Thalavai Sundaram N., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:41 (IST) May 04
TVK leads Tamil Nadu count, needs 33 more seats for majority
TVK is out in front in the Tamil Nadu assembly election count, leading in 85 of the state's 234 seats and sitting 33 short of the 118 needed for a majority. DMK is placed second with leads in 67 constituencies. AIADMK is currently showing leads in 38 seats. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result: Congress candidate leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is currently trailing TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence, who holds the lead with 2,763 votes against Cuthbert's 3,618. The sitting MLA, Prince J.G. of Congress, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Results 2026: State-wide trends and what Colachal adds to the picture
As Tamil Nadu's counting day unfolds, results from all 234 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Colachal's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Result 2026: TVK's Prem Alex Lawrence leads in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Colachal constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Prem Alex Lawrence is currently leading the count with 2,763 votes, while Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert is trailing with 3,618 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Prince J.G., who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and a final result is yet to be declared.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Colachal Election Results: Naam Tamilar Katchi's stake in May 4 Colachal count
The Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Ancy Shoba Rani. L in Colachal. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Vilavancode Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads early count in Tamil Nadu seat
In the Vilavancode constituency of Tamil Nadu, Congress candidate Praveen T.T is currently leading in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Vijayadharani S, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. RJD's John Christopher T is also among those leading in the count at this stage.
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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.
Colachal is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu, falling under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 254,691 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 71.5% was recorded in the 2021 election. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ancy Shoba Rani. L (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Sivakumar. T (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tharahai Cuthbert (Congress), Rajasingh. C (Bahujan Samaj Party), Anthony Muthu. S.M (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Ganesh. N (Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi), Christ Miller. S (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam), Koil Raj. R (Naam Indiar Party), Prem Alex Lawrence (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), Murali. M (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), Antony Alankaram. K (Independent), Saravanan. M (Independent), and Selvaraj. M (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Prince J.G. of the Congress won Colachal. The runner-up was Ramesh P of the BJP. In 2016, JG Prince of the Congress had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Colachal will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.