Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Kochi constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 80.32% voting has been recorded in the Kochi constituency. The Kochi constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in Kerala ’s governance. The Kochi election result holds significant importance as it often witnesses intense battles between major political parties, shaping the city`s political landscape.In the race for the new assembly from this constituency, K J Maxi of the CPM, Xavier Joolappan of the TTP, and Mohammad Shiyas of Congress are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2021 in Kerala, K J Maxi of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) won the seat by defeating Tony Chamminy of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 14079 votes. The Kochi Assembly constituency falls under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Hibi Eden won the Ernakulam Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 250385 votes, defeating Kj Shine of the Communist Party Of India (marxist).Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K J Maxi
Winner
|
Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
54,632
Lead:
14,079
|
42.45% |
| Tony Chamminy | Indian National Congress | 40,553 | 31.51% |
| Shiny Antony | Twenty 20 Party | 19,676 | 15.29% |
| C.g. Rajagopal | Bharatiya Janata Party | 10,991 | 8.54% |
| Nipun Cherian | Independent | 2,149 | 1.67% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 474 | 0.37% |
| Rajaneesh Babu | Independent | 228 | 0.18% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K J Maxy
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
47,967
Lead:
47,795
|
38.70% |
| Jayaraj K S | Independent | 172 | 0.14% |
| Abdul Samad | Independent | 101 | 0.08% |
| Dominic Presentation | Indian National Congress | 46,881 | 37.82% |
| Praveen Dhamodara Prabhu | Bharatiya Janta Party | 15,212 | 12.27% |
| K J Leenus | Independent | 7,588 | 6.12% |
| A S Muhammed | Welfare Party of India | 2,357 | 1.90% |
| Sulfikar Ali | Social Democratic Party Of India | 2,108 | 1.70% |
| T P Antony | Peoples Democratic Party | 386 | 0.31% |
| Johny Stephen | Independent | 180 | 0.15% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dominic Presentation
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
56,352
Lead:
16,503
|
53% |
| M.c.josephine | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 39,849 | 38% |
| K. Sasidharan Master | Bharatiya Janta Party | 5,480 | 5% |
| Yoosuf Mufthi | Social Democratic Party Of India | 1,992 | 2% |
| Dominic. C.j. | Independent | 590 | 1% |
| Kamarudheen. T. A. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 482 | 0% |
| A.p. Ibrahim Kutty | Independent | 394 | 0% |
| Adv. Jacob Pulikkan | Independent | 258 | 0% |
| T.a. Krishnan Kutty | Independent | 195 | 0% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K J Maxi | CPM | 54,632 | 14,079 | 42.45% |
| 2016 | K J Maxy | CPM | 47,967 | 47,795 | 38.70% |
| 2011 | Dominic Presentation | INC | 56,352 | 16,503 | 53% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K J Maxi | CPM |
54,632
(Lead:
14,079)
|
42.45% |
| Tony Chamminy | INC | 40,553 | 31.51% | |
| 2016 | K J Maxy | CPM |
47,967
(Lead:
47,795)
|
38.70% |
| Dominic Presentation | INC | 46,881 | 37.82% | |
| 2011 | Dominic Presentation | INC |
56,352
(Lead:
16,503)
|
53% |
| M.c.josephine | CPM | 39,849 | 38% |
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K J Maxi of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) won the Kochi Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Tony Chamminy of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 14079 votes.
The strike rate in the Kochi constituency is 67% CPM and 33% INC, with CPM won 2 times and INC won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
K J Maxi (CPM) received 42.45% vote share.
Tony Chamminy (INC) received 31.51% vote share.
K J Maxi (CPM) won the 2021 election with 54632 votes, leading by 14079 votes and securing a 42.45% vote share.
The Kochi Assembly constituency falls under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency of Ernakulam district.
K J Maxi (CPM) won the Kochi Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 14079 votes over Tony Chamminy (INC).
The Kochi Assembly constituency is part of the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kalamassery, Paravur, Vypeen, Thripunithura, Ernakulam, Thrikkakara.
The top candidates in the Kochi Assembly Election 2021 were:
K J Maxi (CPM)
Tony Chamminy (INC)
Shiny Antony (Twenty 20 Party)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with K J Maxi (CPM) emerging as the winner.
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.