Azhikode Assembly Election Results 2026
The Azhikode constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 77.12% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
K V Sumesh of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) won the seat by defeating Kareem Cheleri of the Indian Union Muslim League with a margin of 349 votes.The Azhikode Assembly constituency falls under the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate K. Sudhakaran won the Kannur Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 108982 votes, defeating Mv Jayarajan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist). Below you can find the Azhikode Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Azhikode Candidates List
Kerala Assembly Constituencies
Azhikode Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Azhikode Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K V Sumesh
Winner
|
Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
64,951
Lead:
349
|
43.76% |
| Kareem Cheleri | Indian Union Muslim League | 64,602 | 43.53% |
| K K Vinod Kumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 17,476 | 11.78% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 576 | 0.39% |
| Abdul Kareem. V. V | Independent | 235 | 0.16% |
| Reshmi Ravi | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) | 227 | 0.15% |
| Sumesh. T. P S/o Govindan | Independent | 124 | 0.08% |
| Kareem Chandroth | Independent | 115 | 0.08% |
| Sumesh Kumar. K | Independent | 106 | 0.07% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | K V Sumesh | CPM | 64,951 | 349 | 43.76% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | K V Sumesh | CPM |
64,951
(Lead:
349)
|
43.76% |
| Kareem Cheleri | IUML | 64,602 | 43.53% | |
| 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 2026 election?
K V Sumesh of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) won the Azhikode Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Kareem Cheleri of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) by a margin of 349 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 9 times and IUML won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Azhikode Assembly Election?
K V Sumesh (CPM) received 43.76% vote share.
Kareem Cheleri (IUML) received 43.53% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Azhikode Assembly Election?
K V Sumesh (CPM) won the 2026 election with 64951 votes, leading by 349 votes and securing a 43.76% 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 2026?
K V Sumesh (CPM) won the Azhikode Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 349 votes over Kareem Cheleri (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 2026?
The top candidates in the Azhikode Assembly Election 2026 were:
K V Sumesh (CPM)
Kareem Cheleri (IUML)
K K Vinod Kumar (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 2026?
The voter turnout in the Azhikode Assembly Election 2026 was 77.12%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. 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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