The counting of votes for the Kozhikode South Assembly constituency in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections is underway, with early trends being closely monitored. This seat is witnessing a multi-cornered contest among major political alliances. The key candidates include K. Jayanth from the Indian National Congress, Thottathil Ravindran representing the Left Democratic Front, and T. Raneesh of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Additionally, Adv. Fyzal Babu of the Indian Union Muslim League and Ahammad Devarkovil of the Indian National League are also in the fray.
Background of Kozhikode South
Kozhikode South is a general category constituency in Kerala. In the 2021 Assembly election, Ahammad Devarkovil of the Indian National League emerged victorious, defeating his nearest rival by a margin of 12,459 votes. This time, the seat has attracted significant attention due to the high-profile candidates and the shifting political dynamics in the region.
Key Candidates in 2026
- K. Jayanth – Indian National Congress (Congress)
- Thottathil Ravindran – Left Democratic Front (LDF)
- T. Raneesh – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Adv. Fyzal Babu – Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)
- Ahammad Devarkovil – Indian National League (INL)
As the counting progresses, round-by-round trends from Kozhikode South are being tracked to determine which candidate has secured the most votes. The final result will contribute to the overall tally of the 140 Assembly constituencies across Kerala.
Counting Process and Trends
The counting of votes began at 8:00 AM on May 4, 2026, and early trends indicate a close fight among the top contenders. The Election Commission of India has made arrangements for a smooth counting process, with strict adherence to protocols. The trends from Kozhikode South will be updated regularly as each round of counting is completed.
Disclaimer: This data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta, sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
This live blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Kozhikode South Assembly election results 2026.
