Kerala Assembly poll results: Ernakulam District Congress Committee office turns into a hub of celebrations - The HinduPublished - May 04, 2026 07:03 pm IST - KOCHIHibi Eden, MP, congratulates Mohammed Shiyas, who won from the Kochi constituency in the Kerala Assembly elections, at the DCC office in Kochi on Monday. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKATExcitement was at its feverish pitch in the city as the counting of votes began for the Kerala Assembly Elections.Yet the day started rather at a gentler pace in Kochi constituency candidate Mohammed Shiyas’ chamber in the Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC) office. Mr. Shiyas, flanked by a posse of party workers, sat in quiet contemplation, his eyes glued to the TV screen, watching the poll updates. Occasionally, his lips would curl into a faint smile, yet he remained calm and engrossed in the fluctuation of lead points initially.Published - May 04, 2026 07:03 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }