Azhikode Assembly Elections 2026
Azhikode is a key legislative assembly constituency in Kerala, located in the Kannur district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Communist Party of India (Marxist). K. V. Sumesh, from Communist Party of India (Marxist) defeated K. M. Shaji of the Indian Union Muslim League by a margin of 6141 votes.
Azhikode Assembly constituency is part of the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate K. Sudhakaran won the Kannur parliamentary seat by defeating Mv Jayarajan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) with a margin of 108982 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Azhikode assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Kerala Assembly Constituencies
Azhikode Assembly Elections
Azhikode Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K. V. Sumesh
Winner
|
Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
65,794
Lead: 65,746
|
45.41% |
| Pavithran Kurikkalot | Independent | 48 | 0.03% |
| K. M. Shaji | Indian Union Muslim League | 59,653 | 41.17% |
| K. Ranjith | Bharatiya Janata Party | 15,741 | 10.86% |
| Abdul Jabbar K K | SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA | 2,357 | 1.63% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 517 | 0.36% |
| K M Shaji (mamba) | Independent | 277 | 0.19% |
| Resmi Ravi | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 226 | 0.16% |
| Sumesh M (mauvery House) | Independent | 180 | 0.12% |
| Prasad V P | Independent | 104 | 0.07% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K M Shaji
Winner
|
Indian Union Muslim League |
63,082
Lead: 62,922
|
44.58% |
| K M Shaji, Mamba | Independent | 160 | 0.11% |
| Prasad V P | Independent | 87 | 0.06% |
| M V Nikesh Kumar | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 60,795 | 42.97% |
| A V Kesavan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 12,580 | 8.89% |
| K K Abdul Jabbar | Social Democratic Party Of India | 1,705 | 1.20% |
| P K Ragesh | Independent | 1,518 | 1.07% |
| M Joseph John | Welfare Party of India | 687 | 0.49% |
| Adv. P C Vivek | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 235 | 0.17% |
| Shaji K M, Tholambra | Independent | 196 | 0.14% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K.m.shaji
Winner
|
Muslim League Kerala State Committee |
55,077
Lead: 493
|
45% |
| M.prakashan Master | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 54,584 | 45% |
| M.k.saseendran Master | Bharatiya Janta Party | 7,540 | 6% |
| Noushad Punnakkal | Independent | 2,935 | 2% |
| Shaji.k.m. | Independent | 602 | 0% |
| C.balakrishnan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 458 | 0% |
| Paul T Samuel | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 414 | 0% |
| Prakashan Kuzhiparambil | Independent | 222 | 0% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M Prakasan Master
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
62,768
Lead: 29,468
|
62% |
| K K Nanu | Communist Marxist Party Kerala State Committee | 33,300 | 33% |
| Adv.sreekanth Ravivarma | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,625 | 4% |
| C Balakrishnan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,122 | 1% |
| T Kunhambu | Independent | 894 | 1% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
T.k.balan
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
56,573
Lead: 9,796
|
53% |
| C.a. Ajeer | Communist Marxist Party Kerala State Committee | 46,777 | 44% |
| P.balan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,877 | 4% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
T.k.balan
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
52,240
Lead: 14,506
|
53% |
| T.p.hareendran | Communist Marxist Party Kerala State Committee | 37,734 | 38% |
| C. Narayanan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,202 | 3% |
| K.m.kunhahammed Haji | Independent | 751 | 1% |
| Nirichan Thomas Joseph | Independent | 512 | 1% |
| Subash Ayyoth | Peoples Democratic Party | 196 | 0% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
E.p. Jayarajan
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
51,466
Lead: 7,709
|
52% |
| C.p. Moosankutty | Communist Marxist Party Of India | 43,757 | 44% |
| P.k. Velaudhan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 2,650 | 3% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M. V. Raghavan
Winner
|
Independent |
41,629
Lead: 1,389
|
48% |
| E. P. Jayarajan | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 40,240 | 47% |
| K. N. Narayanan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 2,887 | 3% |
| K. Koran | Independent | 754 | 1% |
| P. T. P. Abdullah | Independent | 119 | 0% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P. Devootty
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
36,845
Lead: 10,456
|
57% |
| P. Narayanan | Independent | 26,389 | 41% |
| V. Madhavan | Independent | 433 | 1% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P. Devooty
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
38,985
Lead: 14,483
|
61% |
| T. V. Narayanan | Indian National Congress (i) | 24,502 | 38% |
| B. Kunhamu | Independent | 464 | 1% |
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chatayan Govindan
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
32,548
Lead: 5,836
|
53% |
| C. C. Abdul Halim | Muslim Leage | 26,712 | 43% |
| K. P. R. Gopalan | Independent | 756 | 1% |
| P. T. P. Abdulla | Independent | 164 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Azhikode MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K. V. Sumesh | CPM | 65,794 | 65,746 | 45.41% |
| 2016 | K M Shaji | IUML | 63,082 | 62,922 | 44.58% |
| 2011 | K.m.shaji | MUL | 55,077 | 493 | 45% |
| 2006 | M Prakasan Master | CPM | 62,768 | 29,468 | 62% |
| 2001 | T.k.balan | CPM | 56,573 | 9,796 | 53% |
| 1996 | T.k.balan | CPM | 52,240 | 14,506 | 53% |
| 1991 | E.p. Jayarajan | CPM | 51,466 | 7,709 | 52% |
| 1987 | M. V. Raghavan | IND | 41,629 | 1,389 | 48% |
| 1982 | P. Devootty | CPM | 36,845 | 10,456 | 57% |
| 1980 | P. Devooty | CPM | 38,985 | 14,483 | 61% |
| 1977 | Chatayan Govindan | CPM | 32,548 | 5,836 | 53% |
Azhikode Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K. V. Sumesh | CPM |
65,794
(Lead: 65,746)
|
45.41% |
| K. M. Shaji | IUML | 59,653 | 41.17% | |
| 2016 | K M Shaji | IUML |
63,082
(Lead: 62,922)
|
44.58% |
| M V Nikesh Kumar | CPM | 60,795 | 42.97% | |
| 2011 | K.m.shaji | MUL |
55,077
(Lead: 493)
|
45% |
| M.prakashan Master | CPM | 54,584 | 45% | |
| 2006 | M Prakasan Master | CPM |
62,768
(Lead: 29,468)
|
62% |
| K K Nanu | CMPKSC | 33,300 | 33% | |
| 2001 | T.k.balan | CPM |
56,573
(Lead: 9,796)
|
53% |
| C.a. Ajeer | CMPKSC | 46,777 | 44% | |
| 1996 | T.k.balan | CPM |
52,240
(Lead: 14,506)
|
53% |
| T.p.hareendran | CMPKSC | 37,734 | 38% | |
| 1991 | E.p. Jayarajan | CPM |
51,466
(Lead: 7,709)
|
52% |
| C.p. Moosankutty | CPM(K) | 43,757 | 44% | |
| 1987 | M. V. Raghavan | IND |
41,629
(Lead: 1,389)
|
48% |
| E. P. Jayarajan | CPM | 40,240 | 47% | |
| 1982 | P. Devootty | CPM |
36,845
(Lead: 10,456)
|
57% |
| P. Narayanan | IND | 26,389 | 41% | |
| 1980 | P. Devooty | CPM |
38,985
(Lead: 14,483)
|
61% |
| T. V. Narayanan | INC(I) | 24,502 | 38% | |
| 1977 | Chatayan Govindan | CPM |
32,548
(Lead: 5,836)
|
53% |
| C. C. Abdul Halim | MUL | 26,712 | 43% |
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Kerala Azhikode Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Azhikode Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
K. V. Sumesh of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) won the Azhikode Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating K. M. Shaji of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) by a margin of 65746 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Azhikode constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Azhikode constituency is 75% CPM and 25% IUML, with CPM won 8 times and IUML won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Azhikode Assembly Election?
K. V. Sumesh (CPM) received 45.41% vote share.
K. M. Shaji (IUML) received 41.17% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Azhikode Assembly Election?
K. V. Sumesh (CPM) won the 2021 election with 65794 votes, leading by 65746 votes and securing a 45.41% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Azhikode Assembly constituency fall under?
The Azhikode Assembly constituency falls under the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency of Kannur district.
What was the margin of victory in the Azhikode Assembly Election 2021?
K. V. Sumesh (CPM) won the Azhikode Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 65746 votes over K. M. Shaji (IUML).
What are the key constituencies in the Kannur Lok Sabha area?
The Azhikode Assembly constituency is part of the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Taliparamba, Irikkur, Kannur, Dharmadam, Mattannur, Peravoor.
Who were the top candidates for the Azhikode Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Azhikode Assembly Election 2021 were:
K. V. Sumesh (CPM)
K. M. Shaji (IUML)
K. Ranjith (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with K. V. Sumesh (CPM) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Azhikode Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Azhikode Assembly Election 2021 was 77.91%
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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