The counting of votes for the Kozhikode North Assembly constituency in Kerala is currently underway, with all eyes on the key contenders. The seat is witnessing a multi-cornered contest among 10 candidates, including prominent figures from major political parties. As the rounds progress, early trends are being closely monitored to gauge the electoral mood of this General constituency.
Key Candidates in the Fray
The main contestants for the Kozhikode North seat include Alphonsa Mathew Teacher from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAAP), Adv. K. Jayanth representing the Indian National Congress (CONG), Navya Haridas of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Thottathil Ravindran from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM). Other candidates are A. Sajeena (Socialist Unity Centre of India), along with five independent candidates: Jayanth S S/O Sadanandan, Jayanth Kumar, Raveendran S/O Arumughan, Raveendran S/O Theyyathira, and Raveendranathan Nair.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 Kerala Assembly Election, Thottathil Ravindran of the CPM emerged victorious from this constituency, securing a comfortable margin of 12,928 votes. The final result in 2026 will determine whether he can retain the seat or if a new candidate will claim victory.
Counting Process and Trends
The counting of votes began early on May 4, 2026, and round-by-round updates are being released. These trends are crucial as they provide a real-time picture of how votes are distributed among the candidates. The outcome of Kozhikode North will contribute to the overall tally of Kerala's 140 Assembly segments.
This live coverage is AI-assisted, utilizing data from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), MyNeta, and the Election Commission of India. The information is sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain.
