In Kerala's Nemom assembly constituency, BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar emerged victorious by defeating CPI(M)'s V Sivankutty with a margin of 4,978 votes. Chandrasekhar secured 57,192 votes, while Sivankutty received 52,214 votes.
About Nemom Constituency
Nemom is a general assembly seat located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. It encompasses suburban areas around Nemom, including residential colonies, small industries, and peri-urban communities. The constituency is known for its competitive politics, shaped by a mix of urban and semi-urban demographics.
Previous Election Results
The current MLA, V. Sivankutty of CPI(M), was elected in 2021 with 55,837 votes, which accounted for 38.24% of the votes. He narrowly defeated BJP's Kummanam Rajasekharan, who received 51,888 votes (35.54%), by a margin of 3,949 votes. INC candidate K. Muraleedharan secured 36,524 votes (25.01%). The voter turnout in 2021 was 69.8%.
Key Issues in Nemom
Several pressing issues affect the constituency, including traffic congestion on the NH bypass, poor public transport for commuters, water scarcity during summer months, youth unemployment amid industrial fluctuations, overburdened primary health centers (PHCs), waste management gaps, frequent power outages, rising land prices squeezing housing affordability, inadequate drainage causing waterlogging, and environmental concerns stemming from urban expansion. These challenges have shaped the political landscape of this LDF-won suburban economy.
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