Palakkad Assembly Election 2026: Key Contestants and Trends
Palakkad Election Results 2026: Ramesh Pisharody vs NMR Razak vs Sobha Surendran, who is winning
The Economic Times
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The 2026 Kerala Assembly elections in Palakkad feature a competitive three-way race among Ramesh Pisharody (Congress), NMR Razak (CPI(M)), and Sobha Surendran (BJP). With exit polls suggesting a potential shift in power, the counting of votes begins at 8 AM.
- 01Ramesh Pisharody represents the Congress party, leveraging his popularity.
- 02NMR Razak is the candidate for the Communist Party of India (Marxist), aiming to secure minority support.
- 03Sobha Surendran of the Bharatiya Janata Party is a veteran leader in a historically competitive constituency.
- 04The constituency gained attention after Rahul Mamkootathil's controversial win in a 2024 by-election.
- 05Exit polls indicate a possible return to power for the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala.
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The Palakkad constituency in Kerala is witnessing a closely contested election in 2026, featuring a triangular battle among Ramesh Pisharody (Congress), NMR Razak (CPI(M)), and Sobha Surendran (BJP). The Congress is banking on the popularity of actor-comedian Ramesh Pisharody, while NMR Razak aims to consolidate support from minorities and grassroots voters for the CPI(M). Sobha Surendran, a seasoned leader, represents the BJP in a constituency where the party has historically been competitive. This election follows the controversial win of Rahul Mamkootathil in a 2024 by-election, after which he was expelled from the Congress party due to serious allegations. Multiple exit polls are suggesting a potential shift in governance, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front expected to reclaim power after a decade. Vote counting is set to begin at 8 AM.
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The election results will significantly influence the political landscape in Kerala, impacting governance and local policies.
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