UDF Maintains Stronghold in Kerala Assembly Polls 2026
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: No surprises in Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly
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In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) secured victories in traditional strongholds Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly. Anoop Jacob of the Kerala Congress (Jacob) won by a significant margin, marking his fourth consecutive victory.
- 01Anoop Jacob won in Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly with a margin of 44,681 votes.
- 02This victory marks Jacob's fourth consecutive win since entering politics in 2012.
- 03Jibi Abraham of Twenty20 finished third with 14,861 votes.
- 04The UDF continues to dominate these constituencies in Ernakulam district.
- 05Jacob succeeded his father, T.M. Jacob, who passed away in 2011.
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In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) solidified its dominance in the constituencies of Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly, located in Ernakulam district. Anoop Jacob of the Kerala Congress (Jacob) achieved a resounding victory, winning by 44,681 votes against Sabu K. Jacob of the Kerala Congress (M). This marks Jacob's fourth consecutive win, having previously secured victories in the 2012 by-election and the Assembly elections in 2016 and 2021. Jibi Abraham of the Twenty20 party finished third, garnering 14,861 votes, failing to make a significant impact in this UDF stronghold. Anoop Jacob entered the political arena following the death of his father, T.M. Jacob, on October 31, 2011.
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The continued success of the UDF in these constituencies suggests ongoing support for their policies and governance in the region.
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