Kerala Assembly election results 2026: Veena George, Vasavan, Ganesh Kumar among ministers who lost; Pinarayi survives
A strong wave of anti-incumbency appears to have hit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), with several senior ministers, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, trailing in their respective constituencies.
A strong wave of anti-incumbency appears to have hit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), with several senior ministers, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, trailing in their respective constituencies.
A strong wave of anti-incumbency appears to have hit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), with several senior ministers, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, trailing in their respective constituencies.
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, securing 102 seats in the 140-member House. A strong wave of anti-incumbency has hit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), with several senior ministers losing in their respective constituencies.
Veena George – Aranmula
Health Minister Veena George has lost in Aranmula. UDF candidate Abin Varkey Kodiyattu won the seat, while BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan finished third.
V Sivankutty – Nemom
General Education Minister V Sivankutty has lost in Nemom, where BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar secured victory in a high-profile contest.
M B Rajesh – Thrithala
In Thrithala, minister M B Rajesh has been defeated by UDF’s V T Balram, marking a comeback for the Congress leader.
V N Vasavan – Ettumanoor
Cooperation Minister V N Vasavan has lost in Ettumanoor, with UDF’s Nattakom Suresh registering a commanding victory.
K B Ganesh Kumar – Pathanapuram
Minister K B Ganesh Kumar has been defeated in Pathanapuram by UDF candidate Jyothikumar Chamakkala in a major upset.
P Rajeev – Kalamassery
Industries Minister P Rajeev has lost in Kalamassery, with IUML candidate V E Abdul Gafoor winning the seat.
V Abdurahiman – Tirur
Sports Minister V Abdurahiman, who shifted constituencies this election, has been defeated in Tirur by IUML’s Kurukkoli Moideen.
Ministers holding ground
Pinarayi Vijayan – Dharmadam
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has retained Dharmadam, defeating Congress leader V P Abdul Rasheed after an initially tight contest.
K N Balagopal – Kottarakkara
Finance Minister K N Balagopal has retained Kottarakkara, securing a narrow victory over Aisha Potty.
P A Mohamed Riyas – Beypore
Public Works Minister P A Mohamed Riyas has retained Beypore, defeating P V Anvar, who contested as a UDF candidate.
K Rajan – Ollur
Revenue Minister K Rajan has won in Ollur, maintaining a steady lead over the UDF challenger.
Saji Cherian – Chengannur
Minister Saji Cherian has retained Chengannur, continuing his dominance in the constituency.
G R Anil – Nedumangad
Food Minister G R Anil has held on to Nedumangad, defeating the UDF challenger.