Kerala Results 2026: How Many Seats Is BJP Winning? Saffron Party Leading In Nemom, Palakkad

The BJP is aiming for a significant breakthrough in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, with early counting trends indicating leads in key constituencies like Nemom and Thiruvalla. The party is also engaged in tight contests in Palakkad, Kozhikode South, and Chathannoor-suggesting a possible expansion in a state long dominated by the LDF and UDF.

In Nemom, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds a narrow lead of about 3,928 votes, securing 16,408 votes after five rounds of counting. The former Union Minister, who moved from national politics to lead the party's Kerala campaign, is attempting to regain the seat the BJP lost in 2021 with a development-focused agenda.

In Palakkad, BJP leader Sobha Surendran initially surged ahead, securing 27,159 votes and leading by 1,820 votes. However, as counting progressed, Congress candidate and actor Ramesh Pisharody overtook her.

Thiruvalla has seen a shift in momentum. BJP's Anoop Antony was initially ahead of LDF's Mathew T. Thomas and UDF's Varghese Mammen, but the latter has now taken a strong lead of around 5,200 votes.

In Chathannoor, BJP candidate B. B. Gopakumar is trailing by 1,911 votes in a closely fought contest with CPI's R. Rajendran, while Congress candidate Sooraj Ravi remains close behind with 1,919 votes.

In Kozhikode South, BJP's T. Raneesh is trailing by over 3,683 votes. UDF's V. K. Fysal Babu is currently in the lead, with Congress leader Ahammad Devarkovil in second place.

Meanwhile, in Kazhakkoottam, the BJP is facing a setback in a high-profile contest. Sitting MLA Kadakampally Surendran of the LDF is holding his ground, leading by a slim margin of 179 votes over former Union Minister V. Muraleedharan.