Nemom Election Result 2026 Highlights: BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar defeats CPIM's V Sivankutty

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar defeats CPIM's V Sivankutty with a margin of 4978 votes.

Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala state president PK Krishnadas on Monday expressed "full confidence" in the party's performance, while stating that Keralam is witnessing a "tripolar election" this time with the NDA set to emerge as a decisive force in the state's political landscape.

Krishnadas told ANI: "We have good expectations. In this election, we will win many of the seats out of 140. We have full confidence in this election. After this election, NDA will become the deciding factor in Kerala politics."

Nemom Election Result 2026 LIVE: In the Nemom assembly constituency, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar was leading by 4,234 votes after fifth round of vote counting.

The BJP-led NDA is leading in five constituencies in Kerala with the counting of votes in the April 9 Assembly polls reaching the initial one and hours.

The saffron party-led front continues to maintain the lead in Nemom, Kazhakkoottam, Manjeswar, Palakkad and Chathannur in the initial hour, according to various television reports.

Nemom Election Result 2026 LIVE: In the Nemom assembly constituency, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar was leading by 3,928 votes after fourth round of vote counting.

In a flashback to earlier trends from the Nemom contest, CPM candidate V. Sivankutty had secured a decisive win with 55,837 votes, defeating BJP’s Kummanam Rajasekharan who polled 51,888 votes, while in a separate and the current 2026 update, BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar was seen leading the race with a margin of 1,302 votes, having secured 3,459 votes at that stage of counting beating V Sivankutty, who is trailing at 2,157 votes.

In Nemom, Rajeev Chandrasekhar leading against V. Sivankutty of the LDF. The constituency remains a key battleground as counting progresses.

Statewide, the picture reflected in the Mint data shows the United Democratic Front ahead with 61 seats, followed by the Left Democratic Front at 45 and the National Democratic Alliance at 6, with others at 1 and several seats still awaiting results. While the UDF maintains a broader lead across Kerala, Nemom is emerging as a notable contest where the NDA is currently gaining ground.

In the Nemom constituency of Kerala, BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar is currently leading the count with 3,459 votes to his name. The 62-year-old postgraduate candidate holds a margin of 1,302 votes over CPM's V Sivankutty, who is trailing at 2,157 votes. Chandrasekhar, who carries two criminal cases on record, is putting up a strong numerical showing in this keenly watched Kerala seat as counting continues.

As CPI(M)’s V. Sivankutty continues to trail, the contest has now narrowed to a direct fight with BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar, with the margin between the two standing at 1,302 votes at this stage of counting. The constituency is currently held by Sivankutty, who is not among the top three candidates in the latest round of results.

In the Nemom constituency of Kerala, BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar is currently leading the count with 3,459 votes overtaking Sivankutty

CPM's V Sivankutty is trailing behind with 2,157 votes, placing the margin between the two at 1,302 votes at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by CPM's V.sivankutty, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar is leading in Nemom by 1,302 votes, gaining an early advantage as counting progresses in the constituency.

In a change of events as counting progresses in Nemom, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has moved into the lead, overtaking early frontrunner LDF candidate V. Sivankutty, who had initially led the count while Chandrasekhar trailed in third place.

LDF candidate V. Sivankutty has taken an early lead in Nemom, while Rajeev Chandrasekhar of the BJP trails in third place, indicating a challenging contest for the party in this key constituency.

Votes recorded in Nemom are now being counted, with the process progressing in successive rounds. As each round adds to the overall tally, the final outcome will determine who wins the seat in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Live updates are now underway, stay tuned for early trends and results.

Counting begins in Nemom, setting stage for BJP’s make-or-break test: Rajeev Chandrasekhar vs V. Sivankutty

As Kerala gears up to know who will rule the state for the next five years, a few constituencies are drawing intense attention for their high-stakes contests. Nemom has emerged as BJP’s most high-profile battleground, with Rajeev Chandrasekhar leading the NDA’s charge. Seen as the party’s strongest opportunity in the state, Nemom has LDF’s V. Sivankutty and UDF’s K.S. Sabarinadhan also in the fray, making it a tightly contested triangular fight, though exit polls give Chandrasekhar a slight edge.

According to United News of India (UNI), over 15,000 officials have been deployed to oversee the counting process, including returning officers, supervisors and micro observers. Officials have also begun opening the strong rooms where polling materials are stored. In total, 15,465 personnel are on duty, comprising 140 Returning Officers, 1,340 Additional Assistant Returning Officers, 4,208 micro observers, 4,208 counting supervisors, and 5,563 counting assistants.

Kerala voted on April 9, following the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, and recorded 78.27% polling, a turnout higher than any in recent Assembly elections. Out of the 140 constituencies, 42 seats recorded more than 80% polling.

Counting of votes for the Keralam elections begins at 8 am on May 4 across all 140 constituencies. Polling was held in a single phase on April 9. Early trends are expected to start coming in within the first few hours.

Final results to come by afternoon or evening.