High-Stakes Election in Dharmadam: Pinarayi Vijayan Faces Tough Competition
Dharmadam Watch: Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s Home Turf Set To Witness Fierce Contest
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In the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections on April 9, 2026, the Dharmadam constituency in Kannur district will see Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) face off against VP Abdul Rasheed of the Indian National Congress and K Ranjith of the Bharatiya Janata Party. This election is pivotal as both the Congress and BJP aim to challenge the Left's stronghold.
- 01Dharmadam constituency is a key battleground in the Kerala Assembly elections.
- 02Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is the incumbent, having won the seat in 2016 and 2021.
- 03The BJP aims to make significant inroads, while Congress seeks to strengthen its position.
- 04The constituency has a total of 204,696 voters, with a literacy rate of 95.41%.
- 05Polling will occur on April 9, with results announced on May 4.
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The Dharmadam constituency in Kannur district, Kerala, is gearing up for a crucial electoral battle in the 2026 Assembly elections scheduled for April 9. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will face off against VP Abdul Rasheed from the Indian National Congress and K Ranjith of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The constituency, known as a stronghold for the Left Democratic Front (LDF), has seen Vijayan secure victories in the last two elections, winning by margins of 50,123 votes in 2021 and 36,905 votes in 2016. With 204,696 voters in total, the constituency has a notable literacy rate of 95.41%. As the BJP seeks to gain ground and the Congress aims to mount a stronger challenge, the outcome of this election could significantly impact the political landscape in Kerala. Counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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The election outcome could influence local policies and development initiatives in Dharmadam, affecting residents' daily lives.
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