Live Wayanad Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Rahul To Retain His Bastion?

Published: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:32 [IST]

Wayanad is a major Lok Sabha constituency in northern Kerala, often drawing considerable attention during elections. While the final results for the polls will be declared n June 4, here's an in-depth look at the Wayanad constituency for the 2024 elections.

Known for its picturesque and stunning landscapes, Wayanad has been a stronghold for the Congress. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi contested and won the seat with a thumping margin.

Key Factors for 2024

Incumbent Advantage: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's presence as the incumbent MP provides the Grand Old Party with a substantial advantage, given his high profile and active engagement in the constituency.

Political Alliances: The alignment of local parties and national alliances will play a crucial role. In Kerala, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) are the primary coalitions, with the UDF traditionally having an edge in Wayanad.

What happened in 2019?

The 2019 Lok Sabha elections saw Rahul Gandhi winning the Wayanad seat with 7,06,367 votes - the highest margin ever by which a candidate has won an election in Kerala. Trailing him was LDF's PP Suneer with 2,74,597 votes. BDJ(S)'s Tushar Vellapally was distant third with just 78,816 votes in his kitty.