Updated May 5th 2026, 03:03 IST

New Delhi: Counting for the high-profile Dharmadam seat in Kannur is one of the most anticipated updates. As the home turf of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, this constituency, number 12 in the 140-seat assembly, remains the epicenter of Kerala's political map.
Dharmadam has been a rock-solid CPI(M) fortress since its inception in 2008, with the Left consistently holding their ground here. In the 2021 elections, Pinarayi Vijayan secured a commanding victory with a margin of over 50,000 votes, underscoring the party's dominance in this mix of urban and semi-rural regions.
With an electorate of nearly 1.9 lakh voters, all eyes are now on the counting boards to see if the Chief Minister can maintain his stronghold against UDF’s V.P. Abdul Rasheed and NDA’s K. Ranjith.
Follow our LIVE coverage for the latest numbers and trends as they break.
In a crucial hold for the Left, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has won the Dharmadam constituency for a third consecutive term. Despite a strong anti-incumbency wave that has propelled the UDF toward a majority across Kerala, Vijayan maintained his grip on this CPI(M) stronghold.
Dharmadam Election Result: Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, and Congress is currently leading in 50 constituencies, still 21 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. CPM is leading in 26 seats, trailing well behind the frontrunner. IUML holds leads in 17 seats while CPI is ahead in 10. BJP is leading in 5 seats as counting continues across the state.
In the Dharmadam constituency of Kerala, incumbent CPM candidate Pinarayi Vijayan is currently leading with 38,281 votes. The 82-year-old, who holds 6 criminal cases on record, is ahead of Congress candidate Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, who has accumulated 36,745 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 1,536 votes, keeping this a closely watched contest as counting continues.
Pinarayi Vijayan is eyeing a historic third consecutive term, with the Dharmadom constituency long considered a stronghold of the Left. However, the 2026 contest has turned into a tighter battle than expected, with both the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) putting up a strong challenge.
Adv. V.P Abdul Rasheed, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 5 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Dharmadam May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
CPIM's Pinarayi Vijayan is leading from the Dharmadam constituency in early trends. Congress candidate VP Abdul Rasheed and BJP's K. Ranjith are trailing.
Counting of votes has begun in Kerala's Dharmadam. Initial trends show that Pinarayi Vijayan of CPM is leading.
While awaiting the initial results from Dharmadam, here is a summary of the prominent candidates in the race. The main battle features Pinarayi Vijayan of the CPM, V.P. Abdul Rasheed representing the INC, and K. Ranjith of the BJP.
Dharmadam Election Result: In the last Assembly Election held in 2021, Pinarayi Vijayan from the CPM won the Dharmadam seat with 83.33% of the total votes polled. The victory margin was 95522 votes over C. Raghunathan of the INC.
Dharmadam Election Result: This year, the voter turnout in Dharmadam stood at 80.99%, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. Polling took place peacefully.
Dharmadam Election Result: In the 2021 Assembly Election, Dharmadam recorded a voter turnout of 83.33%.
Dharmadam Election Result: Get complete, real-time coverage of the Dharmadam Assembly Election Results at https://www.republicworld.com.
For official updates and detailed data, visit the Election Commission of India website.
Dharmadam Election Result: Counting of votes will begin at 8 am, and early trends are expected to emerge shortly there after from centres across Kerala. Stay with us as we bring you the latest updates on leading candidates, party-wise performance, voter turnout, and final results as they come in.
Dharmadam Assembly Election Results 2026: Dharmadom, located in Kannur district, has an electorate of around 1.9 lakh, combining urban and semi-rural areas.
Published May 4th 2026, 05:56 IST