A.K.M. Ashraf Wins Manjeswaram Assembly Seat by Over 29,000 Votes
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Ashraf retains Manjeswaram, defeats Surendran by 29,252 votes
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A.K.M. Ashraf, representing the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), won the Manjeswaram Assembly constituency in Kerala, India, defeating K. Surendran of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by 29,252 votes. This victory marks a significant increase from his previous win in 2021.
- 01A.K.M. Ashraf won with 96,948 votes against K. Surendran's 67,696 votes.
- 02The victory margin of 29,252 votes indicates strong support for the UDF.
- 03Ashraf's previous victory in 2021 was by a narrow margin of 754 votes.
- 04This election reflects a consolidation of voter support for the UDF in Kerala.
- 05The result is significant for the political landscape ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.
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In the recent Kerala Assembly elections, A.K.M. Ashraf (Indian Union Muslim League) achieved a significant victory in the Manjeswaram constituency, securing 96,948 votes against K. Surendran (Bharatiya Janata Party), who garnered 67,696 votes. The 29,252 vote margin highlights a dramatic increase in support for Ashraf, contrasting sharply with his previous win in 2021, where he triumphed by just 754 votes. This election result underscores the decisive consolidation of support for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the region, suggesting a shift in voter sentiment ahead of the upcoming elections. Ashraf's victory is seen as a boost for the UDF's position in Kerala's political landscape as they prepare for future contests.
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Ashraf's decisive win may influence future political strategies and voter alignment in Kerala, particularly for the UDF.
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