Muslim MLAs Count 2026 State Election Results Show Mixed Trend From Bengal To Kerala Representation Shifts

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05 May

West Bengal and Assam see a decline in Muslim MLAs, while Kerala records a rise to 35 seats. Tamil Nadu reports 9 MLAs, Congress alliance shows high win rate

New Delhi: The 2026 Assembly Election results across five key states have revealed a shifting pattern in the representation of Muslim legislators, with notable declines in some regions and gains in others. The data highlights changing political dynamics in states like West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

While West Bengal and Assam recorded a drop in the number of Muslim MLAs compared to previous elections, Kerala witnessed a rise, indicating a region-specific electoral trend.

Muslim MLAs Count 2026 West Bengal Assam See Decline In Representation

In West Bengal, which has 294 assembly seats, the number of Muslim MLAs has decreased from 42 in the previous assembly to 36 this time. Among them, 31 belong to the All India Trinamool Congress, while 5 were elected from the Congress-Left alliance.

Similarly, Assam, with 126 seats, has seen 22 Muslim MLAs elected in 2026. Overall, the combined decline in Muslim representation across Bengal and Assam stands at 15 seats compared to the previous election cycle.

In Assam, 18 Muslim MLAs were elected from the Indian National Congress, along with representatives from regional parties, including Badruddin Ajmal’s party and Akhil Gogoi’s political outfit.

Muslim MLAs Count 2026 Kerala Records Rise Tamil Nadu Registers 9 MLAs

In contrast, Kerala has seen an increase in Muslim MLAs, rising from 32 to 35 in the 140-member assembly. The Indian Union Muslim League emerged as the dominant force among Muslim representatives with 22 MLAs, followed by the Congress with 8.

Tamil Nadu reported a total of 9 Muslim MLAs in the 2026 elections, indicating moderate representation in the state assembly.

Muslim MLAs Count 2026 Congress Alliance Shows Strong Performance

A key highlight of the results is the high success rate of Muslim candidates within the Congress-led alliances across states. In Assam, 18 out of 20 Muslim candidates fielded by the Congress won their seats, marking a significant strike rate.

Similarly, in Kerala, 30 out of the 35 Muslim MLAs belong to the Congress-led United Democratic Front alliance, including all 22 MLAs from IUML and 8 from Congress.

In West Bengal, the Congress managed to win 2 seats, both secured by Muslim candidates from minority-dominated constituencies, despite fielding 63 such candidates.

Tamil Nadu saw the Congress field two Muslim candidates, with one securing victory.

Muslim MLAs Count 2026 Representation Debate Gains Momentum Nationwide

The mixed trends across states have reignited discussions on political representation and electoral strategies concerning minority communities in India. Analysts note that while some regions show consolidation, others reflect shifting voter preferences and alliance dynamics.