Thiruvananthapuram Assembly Election 2026: Results and Key Insights
Thiruvananthapuram Assembly Election Results 2026: Who won, margin, and other details
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The Thiruvananthapuram Assembly constituency in Kerala is witnessing a competitive election, with Antony Raju of the Janadhipathiya Kerala Congress aiming to retain his seat. Key issues include traffic congestion and rising unemployment. The Election Commission is currently counting votes, with results expected soon.
- 01Antony Raju currently holds the seat for the Janadhipathiya Kerala Congress.
- 02In the 2021 election, Raju won with 48,748 votes (38.01%), defeating V.S. Sivakumar.
- 03Key concerns in the constituency include traffic congestion, inadequate public transport, and rising unemployment.
- 04The voter turnout in the last election was 61.92%.
- 05A diverse list of candidates is contesting, including representatives from BJP, AAAP, and independent candidates.
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The Thiruvananthapuram Assembly constituency, located in Kerala’s capital, is a significant political battleground characterized by its urban core and diverse population. Currently represented by Antony Raju of the Janadhipathiya Kerala Congress, who won the 2021 election with 48,748 votes (38.01%), the seat has seen intense competition. Raju defeated Congress leader V.S. Sivakumar, who garnered 41,659 votes (32.49%), by a margin of 7,089 votes. The constituency faces pressing issues such as chronic traffic congestion, inadequate public transport, and youth unemployment despite a growing service sector. The last election witnessed a voter turnout of 61.92%. As the 2026 elections unfold, a diverse array of candidates, including those from the BJP and independent contenders, are vying for the seat. The Election Commission is currently counting votes, with results expected shortly.
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The election results will determine how effectively local issues like traffic and unemployment are addressed, impacting residents' daily lives.
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