The counting of votes for the Haripad Assembly constituency in Kerala is currently in progress, with six candidates vying for the seat. The key contenders include Ramesh Chennithala of the Indian National Congress, Sandheep Vaachaspathi of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and T.T. Jismon of the Communist Party of India. Other candidates are Vidhya V.P. from the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist), and independents Ramesh C. and Soumya V. Sasidharan.
Constituency Overview
Haripad is a General category assembly segment located within the Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections, the voter turnout was recorded at 78.65 percent. The seat has historically been a stronghold for the Congress party, with Ramesh Chennithala winning in both 2016 and 2021. In the previous election, Chennithala secured victory by a margin of 13,666 votes, defeating Adv. R. Sajilal of the CPI.
Key Candidates and Parties
- Ramesh Chennithala – Indian National Congress (INC)
- Sandheep Vaachaspathi – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- T.T. Jismon – Communist Party of India (CPI)
- Vidhya V.P. – Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist)
- Ramesh C. – Independent
- Soumya V. Sasidharan – Independent
Counting Process
Votes cast across the constituency are being counted in multiple rounds, and early trends are being closely monitored. The final result will determine which candidate has secured the most votes in Haripad for the 2026 assembly election. The outcome will also contribute to the overall tally in Kerala's 140-member legislative assembly.
Historical Context
In the 2021 election, Ramesh Chennithala of the Congress won the seat with a comfortable margin. The runner-up was Adv. R. Sajilal of the CPI. The 2016 election also saw Chennithala emerge victorious. The 2021 voter turnout of 78.65 percent provides a benchmark for assessing changes in voter participation and preferences in the current election.
This live blog provides round-by-round updates from the Haripad constituency. The data used in this report is sourced from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta, based on election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
