Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF's Shanimol Usman and LDF's P. Prasad Secure Key Wins
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Shanimol Usman wrests Aroor, P. Prasad strengthens hold on Cherthala
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In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, Shanimol Usman of the United Democratic Front (UDF) reclaimed the Aroor constituency in Alappuzha district, defeating CPI(M)'s sitting MLA Daleema by 9,324 votes. Meanwhile, P. Prasad of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) strengthened his hold on the Cherthala constituency.
- 01Shanimol Usman won Aroor constituency, defeating sitting MLA Daleema.
- 02Usman secured 74,469 votes, while Daleema received 65,145 votes.
- 03P.S. Jyothis of the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena finished third with 20,334 votes.
- 04The victory margin for Usman was 9,324 votes.
- 05These results reflect a shift in voter sentiment in Alappuzha district.
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In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, Shanimol Usman of the United Democratic Front (UDF) successfully reclaimed the Aroor constituency in Alappuzha district, defeating the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) sitting MLA Daleema by a margin of 9,324 votes. Usman garnered 74,469 votes, while Daleema received 65,145 votes. P.S. Jyothis from the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) came in third with 20,334 votes, marking a slight increase from the party's performance in the previous election. Additionally, P. Prasad of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) solidified his position in the Cherthala constituency, demonstrating the ongoing political dynamics in the region as the 2026 elections unfold.
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The election results indicate a shift in political power in Alappuzha district, which may influence future policies and governance in the area.
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