The counting of votes for the Thrithala Assembly constituency in Kerala is underway on May 4, 2026. This seat, part of the Ponnani Lok Sabha segment, has attracted significant attention with nine candidates in the fray. The key contenders include V. Unnikrishnan Master of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Adv Keerthi Jayanandhan of the Bahujan Samaj Party, V.T. Balram of the Congress, M.B. Rajesh of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and Shaheer Chalipram of the Social Democratic Party of India. Additionally, four independent candidates—Abbas, Balaraman, T.T. Balaraman, and Rajesh S/O Ramankutty—are also contesting.
Historical Context and 2021 Result
In the 2021 Kerala Assembly election, M.B. Rajesh of the CPI(M) emerged victorious from Thrithala with a margin of 3,016 votes. He defeated Congress candidate V.T. Balram, who had previously won the seat in 2016 by a margin of 10,547 votes. The voter turnout in 2021 stood at 77.03%, reflecting strong civic engagement.
Counting Day Progress
As counting progresses, round-wise trends are being closely monitored to gauge the performance of each candidate. The final result will determine which candidate secures the highest number of votes in Thrithala for the 2026 election. The outcome will contribute to the overall tally of Kerala's 140 Assembly segments.
Disclaimer: The data provided is sourced from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta, based on election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
