The counting of votes for the Puthuppally Assembly constituency in Kerala is currently underway, with the results of the 2026 election expected to be declared later today. This seat has garnered significant attention as it features a multi-cornered contest among the Congress, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the Bharatiya Janata Party, alongside three other candidates.
Candidates in the Fray
A total of six candidates are contesting from Puthuppally in the 2026 Kerala Assembly Election. The prominent contenders include Adv. Chandy Oommen representing the Indian National Congress, K. M. Radhakrishnan from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and Raveendranath Vakathanam of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The other candidates are Paul P Chacko (also known as Shaji Kadayil) from the Bahujan Samaj Party, Sabu Mylakkadan from the Janam Rashtriya Party, and Rijomon Mathew, who is contesting as an Independent.
Constituency Profile
Puthuppally is a General Assembly constituency located in the Kottayam district of Kerala. It falls under the Kottayam Lok Sabha segment. In the previous assembly election held in 2021, the constituency recorded a voter turnout of 72.26 percent. The seat has historically been a stronghold of the Congress party, with veteran leader Oommen Chandy winning from here in both 2016 and 2021.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 Kerala Assembly Election, Oommen Chandy of the Congress emerged victorious with a margin of 9,044 votes. He defeated Jaick C. Thomas of the CPI(M), who finished as the runner-up. Chandy's consecutive wins in 2016 and 2021 underscored the Congress's dominance in this constituency. However, the 2026 election presents a new dynamic as Chandy is not contesting, making way for Adv. Chandy Oommen as the Congress candidate.
Counting Process and Trends
The counting of votes began early this morning, and round-by-round trends from Puthuppally are being closely monitored by political analysts and party workers. As the day progresses, the final tally will reveal which candidate has secured the maximum number of votes. The result of this constituency will contribute to the overall tally of seats for each party in the 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Election affidavits and data provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta have been sourced from the public domain of the Election Commission of India. This live blog is AI-assisted, utilizing data from Pvalue to provide real-time updates.
Significance of the Puthuppally Seat
Puthuppally has traditionally been a Congress bastion, and the party is keen to retain the seat despite the absence of its veteran leader. The CPI(M) is looking to wrest the constituency with its candidate K. M. Radhakrishnan, while the BJP aims to make inroads with Raveendranath Vakathanam. The presence of three other candidates adds an element of unpredictability to the outcome. The final result will indicate the political mood in this part of Kerala and could have implications for the broader state politics.
