The counting of votes for the Manjeshwar Assembly constituency in Kerala's 2026 elections is underway, with early trends being closely monitored. This General constituency, part of the Kasaragod Lok Sabha segment, has 11 candidates in the fray. Key contenders include A K M Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League, K R Jayananda of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and K Surendran of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Other candidates are Sanjeeva (Bahujan Samaj Party), Kannur Abdulla Master (Independent), Abdul Latheef I (Independent), Gean Lavina Monteiro (Independent), John D' Souza I (Independent), Mohammad Ashraf, Pappiyar House (Independent), Mohammed Ashraf K A, C. M. House (Independent), and D Surendran Nair (Independent).
Background and Previous Winner
In the 2021 Assembly election, A K M Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League emerged victorious from this seat. The current results will determine whether he retains the position or a new candidate takes over. The constituency is significant in the broader Kasaragod region, and its outcome contributes to the overall tally of Kerala's 140 assembly segments.
Counting Process and Trends
Votes are being counted round by round, with trends expected to solidify as the day progresses. The data used for analysis is sourced from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta, based on election affidavits available in the public domain from the Election Commission of India. This live blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.
As results emerge, Manjeshwar's result will be part of the broader Kasaragod-area picture, influencing the regional political landscape. The final outcome will reveal which candidate has secured the most votes in this closely watched constituency.
