Puthuppally Election Result 2026: Chandy Oommen Secures Landslide Victory; Margin Shatters Records at 52,907

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) has officially won the Puthuppally Assembly constituency with a historic and record-breaking margin of 52,907 votes. As the final round (15/15) concluded, Oommen amassed a total of 84,031 votes, delivering a massive blow to his opponents and further cementing the Oommen Chandy legacy in this traditional UDF bastion.

The Final Standings:

• Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC): 84,031 (Winner)
• K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M): 31,124
• Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP): 11,544

The LDF, represented by K. M. Radhakrishnan, finished second, while the BJP failed to make a significant dent, ending with 11,544 votes. 

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) has reached a historic high as of Round 14 (14/15), with his lead officially surging past the half-lakh mark to 51,713 votes. With a massive total of 82,208 votes, Oommen’s performance has turned into a clinical sweep, leaving the opposition trailing by unprecedented margins in this UDF fortress.

The LDF’s K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M) stands at 30,495 votes, while Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP) has moved to 11,362. As the counting heads into the 15th and final round, the UDF camp is already in celebration mode.

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) has extended his lead to a staggering 47,209 votes as of Round 13 (13/15), effectively sealing one of the most dominant performances in the history of the constituency. With 75,114 votes already polled, the UDF candidate is now just two rounds away from a formal declaration of victory, maintaining a margin that has grown consistently in every round of counting.

The LDF’s K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M) stands at 27,905 votes, while Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP) has moved to 10,530. As the count enters the penultimate stage, the only remaining question is whether Oommen will breach the 50,000-vote margin mark, further cementing the legacy of this Congress stronghold.

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) has reached a staggering milestone as of Round 11 (11/15), with his lead officially crossing the 40,000-vote mark. Currently sitting at 63,723 votes, Oommen’s lead of 40,163 is nearly double the total votes polled by his nearest rival, signaling an emphatic endorsement from the Puthuppally electorate.

The LDF’s K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M) remains in second place with 23,560 votes, while Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP) trails further behind with 9,216. With only four rounds of counting remaining, the UDF is poised to set a new benchmark for victory margins in this constituency, turning the final stages of the count into a celebratory march for the Congress camp.

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) is rewriting history in Puthuppally as of Round 10 (10/15), catapulting his lead to a massive 36,034 votes. With 57,797 total votes already in his bag, the UDF candidate has effectively turned the contest into a one-sided affair as the counting enters the final stretch.

The LDF’s K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M) is currently at 21,763 votes, struggling to bridge a gap that has now widened beyond the total votes he has polled. Meanwhile, Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP) remains a distant third with 8,388 votes. With only five rounds remaining, the focus has shifted from "who will win" to just how high the final victory margin will climb.

As K.M. Radhakrishnan (LDF) trails by over 25,000 votes, the CPI(M) is facing a potential crisis in Puthuppally. If the current trend continues, the LDF's vote share in this constituency could drop to its lowest in decades, suggesting that the sympathy wave for the Oommen Chandy legacy has completely neutralised the LDF's organizational strength.

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) is heading toward a historic margin as of Round 7 (7/15), now leading by a massive 25,305 votes. With 39,936 total votes, the UDF candidate has effectively secured nearly triple the votes of his nearest rival as counting passes the halfway mark.

The LDF’s K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M) stands at 14,631 votes, while the NDA's Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP) trails with 6,507 votes. The consistent surge in every round suggests a wave of support for the UDF in this constituency.

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) has further accelerated his lead as of the completion of Round 5 (5/15), now ahead by a staggering 17,895 votes. He has polled a total of 27,984 votes, effectively dominating the count as it reaches the one-third mark.

The LDF’s K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M) has crossed the 10,000-vote mark but remains far behind with 10,089 votes. Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP) is in third place with 4,849 votes. The UDF appears to be heading toward a massive victory in this historic constituency.

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) has doubled his advantage in the fourth round (4/15), now leading by a massive 14,626 votes. He has secured a total of 22,207 votes, maintaining a dominant grip on the constituency.

The LDF’s K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M) is currently in second place with 7,581 votes, while Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP) trails in third with 3,694 votes. The UDF's momentum appears to be growing significantly as counting progresses through the mid-stages.

Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC) has surged to a dominant lead of 6,972 votes as of the completion of Round 2 (2/15). He has secured 10,740 votes, significantly ahead of the LDF’s K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M), who has 3,768 votes.

Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP) is currently in third place with 1,702 votes. The early trends suggest a strong consolidation for the UDF in this legacy bastion as counting moves into the third round.

Chandy Oommen (INC) is maintaining a steady lead as EVM counting begins to scale up, following the completion of postal ballot tallies.

The LDF’s K.M. Radhakrishnan is currently trailing as the first rounds from the UDF strongholds of Akalakunnam are processed.

Puthuppally Assembly Election Result LIVE: The counting for the Puthuppally seat is currently underway at the Kottayam counting center. As the early trends from postal ballots and initial EVM rounds emerge, the race has narrowed down to three primary contenders.

The Main Contenders

• Adv. Chandy Oommen (INC - UDF): The incumbent MLA and son of the legendary Oommen Chandy. He is fighting to retain the family's 53-year-old stronghold and maintain the UDF's dominance in Central Travancore.
• K. M. Radhakrishnan (CPI-M - LDF): The Left's veteran face in the district. The LDF is banking on a "pro-incumbency" wave and localized development issues to attempt a historic breach of this Congress fortress.
• Raveendranath Vakathanam (BJP - NDA): Looking to capitalize on shifting demographics and urban voter sentiment to significantly increase the NDA's vote share in this high-profile constituency.

Puthuppally Result Fast Facts:

• Total Electorate: Approximately 1,68,957 registered voters.
• Voter Turnout: The constituency saw a high turnout on April 9, mirroring the statewide trend of nearly 80%.
• Historical Context: Puthuppally has been synonymous with the Chandy family since 1970. Today's result will determine if the "emotional bond" with the voters continues or if political shifts have taken root.
• Counting Protocol: Counting began at 8:00 AM with postal ballots. EVM counting follows in rounds, with clear trends for Puthuppally usually stabilizing after Round 5 or 6.