Live Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Will Chandrashekhar Upset Tharoor?

Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum, is one of the most prominent constituencies in the state. Known for its political vibrancy and diverse electorate, this seat has seen keenly contested elections between the major political fronts in Kerala.

Here's an in-depth look at the Thiruvananthapuram constituency for the 2024 elections.

Background

Thiruvananthapuram is a significant urban constituency with a mix of urban and rural areas. The constituency has a history of alternating between Congress and CPI(M).

2019 Election Results

Shashi Tharoor (INC): 4,00,654 votes (44.79% vote share)
Kummanam Rajasekharan (BJP): 3,32,994 votes (37.38% vote share)
C Divakaran (CPI): 1,99,327 votes (22.65% vote share)

Key Factors for 2024

Shashi Tharoor, a high-profile Congress leader and the sitting MP, brings significant visibility and influence to the constituency. His extensive work and international profile add to his advantage.

On the other hand, BJP has been consistently increasing its vote share in Thiruvananthapuram, emerging as a strong contender. In 2019, BJP candidate Kummanam Rajasekharan gave a tough fight to Tharoor, indicating substantial support. This time Rajeev Chandrashekhar has entered the fray and the saffron party is banking high on him.

Candidates to watch out for:

INC - Shashi Tharoor
BJP - Rajeev Chandrashekhar
CPI(M) - Pannian Ravindran