Thripunithura Assembly Elections 2026
Thripunithura is a key legislative assembly constituency in Kerala, located in the Ernakulam district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Indian National Congress. K Babu, from Indian National Congress defeated M Swaraj of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) by a margin of 992 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as CPM’s K N Unnikrishnan takes on TTP’s Anjali Nair and INC’s Deepak Joy in a high-stakes triangular fight.
Thripunithura Assembly constituency is part of the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Hibi Eden won the Ernakulam parliamentary seat by defeating Kj Shine of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) with a margin of 250385 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Thripunithura assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Kerala Assembly Constituencies
Thripunithura Candidates List
Thripunithura Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
Thripunithura Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K Babu
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
65,875
Lead: 992
|
42.14% |
| M Swaraj | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 64,883 | 41.51% |
| Dr. K. S. Radhakrishnan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 23,756 | 15.20% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,099 | 0.70% |
| Arun Babu. P. C. | Shiv Sena | 232 | 0.15% |
| Rajesh Pairoad | Independent | 201 | 0.13% |
| C. B. Ashokan | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 173 | 0.11% |
| K. P. Ayappen | Independent | 88 | 0.06% |
Thripunithura Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Adv. M Swaraj
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
62,697
Lead: 62,541
|
40.53% |
| Sudha M P | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 156 | 0.10% |
| Sonia Jose | Independent | 128 | 0.08% |
| Gireesh Babu | Independent | 122 | 0.08% |
| K N Pradeep | Independent | 116 | 0.07% |
| Ayyappan | Independent | 112 | 0.07% |
| K Babu | Indian National Congress | 58,230 | 37.64% |
| Prof. Thuravoor Viswambharan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 29,843 | 19.29% |
| T A Kamarudheen | Bahujan Samaj Party | 683 | 0.44% |
| Sudheer Yousaf | Social Democratic Party Of India | 594 | 0.38% |
| Padmini D Nettoor | Peoples Democratic Party | 410 | 0.27% |
| Swaraj Manickathan | Independent | 394 | 0.25% |
| Saju Kolattukudy | Independent | 172 | 0.11% |
Thripunithura Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K.babu
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
69,886
Lead: 15,778
|
53% |
| C.m.dinesh Mani | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 54,108 | 41% |
| Adv.sabu Vargheese | Bharatiya Janta Party | 4,942 | 4% |
| Kartikeyan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 826 | 1% |
| Babu Keezhathuparambu | Independent | 333 | 0% |
| Saju Kolattukudy | Independent | 322 | 0% |
| Saji Thuruthikunnel | Shiv Sena | 316 | 0% |
| P.k. Thankamani | Independent | 141 | 0% |
| K.p. Ayyappan | Independent | 105 | 0% |
Thripunithura Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K Babu
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
70,935
Lead: 70,805
|
51% |
| P T Poulose | Independent | 130 | 0% |
| K N Raveendranath | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 63,593 | 45% |
| P N Shankaranarayanan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,095 | 2% |
| Raveendranath A K | Independent | 636 | 0% |
| Raveendranath C D | Independent | 561 | 0% |
| Ambalathara Vasu | Bahujan Samaj Party | 501 | 0% |
| Babu Krishnan | Independent | 206 | 0% |
| Ramachandran P H | Lok Jan Shakti Party | 192 | 0% |
| Ayyappan | Independent | 148 | 0% |
Thripunithura Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K Babu
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
81,590
Lead: 24,296
|
55% |
| K Chandran Pillai | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 57,294 | 39% |
| Adv. M Rajendra Kumar | Bharatiya Janta Party | 6,483 | 4% |
| Babu | Independent | 663 | 0% |
| M V Sivan | Independent | 450 | 0% |
| Tomy Varghese | Independent | 373 | 0% |
| Ashraf | Independent | 328 | 0% |
| Chandran Nair | Independent | 233 | 0% |
Thripunithura Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V. Viswanatha Menon
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
51,965
Lead: 7,513
|
49% |
| S.n. Nair | Independent | 44,452 | 42% |
| C.s. Muralleedharan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 6,742 | 6% |
| T.v. Shanmughan Master | Independent | 766 | 1% |
| Vijayasenan Padmanabha Pillai | Independent | 497 | 0% |
| P. Padmanabhan | Independent | 338 | 0% |
| K. Raghavan | Independent | 277 | 0% |
| K.m. Ummer | Independent | 117 | 0% |
Thripunithura Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
T. K. Ramakrishnan
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
35,754
Lead: 5,745
|
50% |
| K. M. Ramsakunju | Muslim Leage | 30,009 | 42% |
| K.r. Pankajakshan | Independent | 2,223 | 3% |
| T. V. Pankajaksha Panicker | Independent | 433 | 1% |
| Edapally Asokraj | Independent | 312 | 0% |
| T. V. Karthikeyan | Independent | 309 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Thripunithura MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K Babu | INC | 65,875 | 992 | 42.14% |
| 2016 | Adv. M Swaraj | CPM | 62,697 | 62,541 | 40.53% |
| 2011 | K.babu | INC | 69,886 | 15,778 | 53% |
| 2006 | K Babu | INC | 70,935 | 70,805 | 51% |
| 2001 | K Babu | INC | 81,590 | 24,296 | 55% |
| 1987 | V. Viswanatha Menon | CPM | 51,965 | 7,513 | 49% |
| 1977 | T. K. Ramakrishnan | CPM | 35,754 | 5,745 | 50% |
Thripunithura Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | K Babu | INC |
65,875
(Lead: 992)
|
42.14% |
| M Swaraj | CPM | 64,883 | 41.51% | |
| 2016 | Adv. M Swaraj | CPM |
62,697
(Lead: 62,541)
|
40.53% |
| K Babu | INC | 58,230 | 37.64% | |
| 2011 | K.babu | INC |
69,886
(Lead: 15,778)
|
53% |
| C.m.dinesh Mani | CPM | 54,108 | 41% | |
| 2006 | K Babu | INC |
70,935
(Lead: 70,805)
|
51% |
| K N Raveendranath | CPM | 63,593 | 45% | |
| 2001 | K Babu | INC |
81,590
(Lead: 24,296)
|
55% |
| K Chandran Pillai | CPM | 57,294 | 39% | |
| 1987 | V. Viswanatha Menon | CPM |
51,965
(Lead: 7,513)
|
49% |
| S.n. Nair | IND | 44,452 | 42% | |
| 1977 | T. K. Ramakrishnan | CPM |
35,754
(Lead: 5,745)
|
50% |
| K. M. Ramsakunju | MUL | 30,009 | 42% |
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Kerala Thripunithura Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Thripunithura Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
K Babu of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Thripunithura Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating M Swaraj of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) by a margin of 992 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Thripunithura constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Thripunithura constituency is 57% INC and 43% CPM, with INC won 4 times and CPM won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Thripunithura Assembly Election?
K Babu (INC) received 42.14% vote share.
M Swaraj (CPM) received 41.51% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Thripunithura Assembly Election?
K Babu (INC) won the 2021 election with 65875 votes, leading by 992 votes and securing a 42.14% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Thripunithura Assembly constituency fall under?
The Thripunithura Assembly constituency falls under the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency of Ernakulam district.
What was the margin of victory in the Thripunithura Assembly Election 2021?
K Babu (INC) won the Thripunithura Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 992 votes over M Swaraj (CPM).
What are the key constituencies in the Ernakulam Lok Sabha area?
The Thripunithura Assembly constituency is part of the Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kalamassery, Paravur, Vypeen, Kochi, Ernakulam, Thrikkakara.
Who were the top candidates for the Thripunithura Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Thripunithura Assembly Election 2021 were:
K Babu (INC)
M Swaraj (CPM)
Dr. K. S. Radhakrishnan (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with K Babu (INC) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Thripunithura Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Thripunithura Assembly Election 2021 was 73.11%
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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