Kanhangad Assembly Election Results 2026
The Kanhangad constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 76.87% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Govindan Pallikkappil of the Communist Party of India won the seat by defeating Shyji Ottappalli of the Kerala Congress with a margin of 15316 votes.The Kanhangad Assembly constituency falls under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Rajmohan Unnithan won the Kasaragod Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 100649 votes, defeating Mv Balakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist). Below you can find the Kanhangad Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Kanhangad Candidates List
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Kanhangad Assembly Election Results 2026 to 2011
Kanhangad Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Govindan Pallikkappil
Winner
|
Communist Party of India |
79,920
Lead:
15,316
|
45.47% |
| Shyji Ottappalli | Kerala Congress | 64,604 | 36.75% |
| Balraj M | Bharatiya Janata Party | 27,063 | 15.40% |
| Vijayakumar B | Bahujan Samaj Party | 3,132 | 1.78% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,058 | 0.60% |
Kanhangad Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
E. Chandrasekharan
Winner
|
Communist Party of India |
84,615
Lead:
84,430
|
50.72% |
| Reshma Karivedakam | Anna Democratic Human Rights Movement Party of India | 185 | 0.11% |
| Manoj Thomas | Independent | 105 | 0.06% |
| T Abdul Samad S/o T Kunhikoya Haji | Janata Dal (United) | 87 | 0.05% |
| P. V. Suresh | Indian National Congress | 57,476 | 34.45% |
| M. Balraj | Bharatiya Janata Party | 21,570 | 12.93% |
| Abdul Samad. T S/o T Kunhamu Haji | SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA | 775 | 0.46% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 637 | 0.38% |
| Augustin | Independent | 532 | 0.32% |
| Krishnan Parappachal | Independent | 357 | 0.21% |
| Suresh. B C S/o Cheniyan Naik | Independent | 277 | 0.17% |
| Sreenath Sasi. T C V | Independent | 219 | 0.13% |
Kanhangad Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
E.chandrashekaran
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India |
80,558
Lead:
80,286
|
49.98% |
| Raghavan B Poodamkallu | Ambedkarite Party of India | 272 | 0.17% |
| Balachandran Karimbil | Shiv Sena | 260 | 0.16% |
| K U Krishnakumar | Independent | 186 | 0.12% |
| M Damodaran | Independent | 105 | 0.07% |
| Dhanya Suresh | Indian National Congress | 54,547 | 33.84% |
| M P Raghavan | Bharat Dharma Jana Sena | 21,104 | 13.09% |
| Chandran Parappa | Bahujan Samaj Party | 965 | 0.60% |
| Assainar Muttumthala | Peoples Democratic Party | 959 | 0.59% |
| Sajeevan R | Independent | 663 | 0.41% |
| Muhammed Ali V V | Independent | 420 | 0.26% |
| Kookkal Balakrishnan | Independent | 294 | 0.18% |
Kanhangad Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
E.chandrashekharan
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India |
66,640
Lead:
12,178
|
48% |
| Adv.m C Jose | Indian National Congress | 54,462 | 39% |
| Madikai Kammaran | Bharatiya Janta Party | 15,543 | 11% |
| P M Joseph | Independent | 1,919 | 1% |
| Gopalan K | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,277 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Kanhangad MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Govindan Pallikkappil | CPI | 79,920 | 15,316 | 45.47% |
| 2021 | E. Chandrasekharan | CPI | 84,615 | 84,430 | 50.72% |
| 2016 | E.chandrashekaran | CPI | 80,558 | 80,286 | 49.98% |
| 2011 | E.chandrashekharan | CPI | 66,640 | 12,178 | 48% |
Kanhangad Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Govindan Pallikkappil | CPI |
79,920
(Lead:
15,316)
|
45.47% |
| Shyji Ottappalli | KEC | 64,604 | 36.75% | |
| 2021 | E. Chandrasekharan | CPI |
84,615
(Lead:
84,430)
|
50.72% |
| P. V. Suresh | INC | 57,476 | 34.45% | |
| 2016 | E.chandrashekaran | CPI |
80,558
(Lead:
80,286)
|
49.98% |
| Dhanya Suresh | INC | 54,547 | 33.84% | |
| 2011 | E.chandrashekharan | CPI |
66,640
(Lead:
12,178)
|
48% |
| Adv.m C Jose | INC | 54,462 | 39% |
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Kerala Kanhangad Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Kanhangad Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Govindan Pallikkappil of the Communist Party of India (CPI) won the Kanhangad Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Shyji Ottappalli of the Kerala Congress (KEC) by a margin of 15316 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Kanhangad constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Kanhangad constituency is 100% CPI and 0% KEC, with CPI won 4 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Kanhangad Assembly Election?
Govindan Pallikkappil (CPI) received 45.47% vote share.
Shyji Ottappalli (KEC) received 36.75% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Kanhangad Assembly Election?
Govindan Pallikkappil (CPI) won the 2026 election with 79920 votes, leading by 15316 votes and securing a 45.47% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kanhangad Assembly constituency fall under?
The Kanhangad Assembly constituency falls under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency of Kasaragod district.
What was the margin of victory in the Kanhangad Assembly Election 2026?
Govindan Pallikkappil (CPI) won the Kanhangad Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 15316 votes over Shyji Ottappalli (KEC).
What are the key constituencies in the Kasaragod Lok Sabha area?
The Kanhangad Assembly constituency is part of the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Manjeshwar, Kasaragod, Udma, Trikaripur, Payyannur, Kalliasseri.
Who were the top candidates for the Kanhangad Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Kanhangad Assembly Election 2026 were:
Govindan Pallikkappil (CPI)
Shyji Ottappalli (KEC)
Balraj M (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Govindan Pallikkappil (CPI) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Kanhangad Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Kanhangad Assembly Election 2026 was 76.87%
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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