Thiruvananthapuram Election Result 2026: C.P. John Wins Capital Thriller; BJP Pushed to Third in Final Round Sweep

C.P. John (UDF-CMP) has secured a definitive victory in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency. After a day of razor-thin margins and fluctuating leads, John pulled away in the final three rounds to finish with a commanding margin of 9,863 votes.

The final tally saw the UDF candidate polling 45,586 votes, successfully navigating a fierce triangular contest that saw the lead drop to as low as 324 votes earlier in the afternoon.

The Final Standings:

• C.P. John (UDF-CMP): 45,586 (Winner)
• Sudhir Karamana (LDF-IND): 35,723
• Karamana Jayan (BJP): 35,125

Sudhir Karamana (LDF-IND) managed to overtake the BJP in the final rounds to claim the second spot with 35,723 votes. Karamana Jayan (BJP), who had been leading the challenge against the UDF for most of the day, finished third with 35,125 votes, a narrow gap of just 598 votes between second and third place.

NOTA also saw a notable impact in the capital, with 909 voters choosing none of the above, outperforming all independent and minor party candidates. 

C.P. John (UDF-CMP) has effectively pulled back from the brink. After the lead narrowed to just 324 votes in the previous round, John has seen a massive surge in Round 16 (16/19), pushing his advantage to 4,635 votes. With 38,537 votes now in his tally, the UDF candidate has gained significant breathing room as the count enters its final stages.

The BJP’s Karamana Jayan, who was within striking distance just moments ago, appears to have hit a plateau in this round, currently standing at 33,902 votes. Meanwhile, Sudheer Karamana (LDF-IND) has moved to 31,356 votes, trailing the leader by 7,181.

The battle for the Thiruvananthapuram seat has officially turned into the most nail-biting contest of the day. As of Round 15 (15/19), the lead held by C.P. John (UDF-CMP) has been slashed to a razor-thin margin of just 324 votes. With 34,163 votes in his tally, the UDF candidate is now in a dead heat with the surging Karamana Jayan (BJP), who has climbed to 33,839 votes.

Sudheer Karamana (LDF-IND) remains in third place with 27,616 votes, trailing the leader by over 6,500. With only four rounds of counting remaining, the momentum has swung heavily toward the NDA camp. Every single vote in the remaining urban wards will be decisive in determining whether the UDF can hold its ground or if the BJP will secure a historic win in the capital city.

As of Round 13 (13/19), with C.P. John (UDF-CMP) managing to slightly widen his lead to 1,536 votes. After a scare in the previous rounds where the margin dipped below triple digits, John has reached a total of 29,179 votes, finding some relief as the counting progresses through segments that have historically favored the UDF.

However, the challenge from the right remains formidable. Karamana Jayan (BJP) continues to hold a strong second place with 27,643 votes, trailing the leader by a margin that still keeps the contest wide open. Sudheer Karamana (LDF-IND) is currently in third with 23,407 votes, now falling over 5,700 votes behind the lead. With six rounds left to go, the race is far from over, and the final urban pockets yet to be counted could still swing the verdict in this high-stakes battle.

The contest in the capital has turned into a thriller as of Round 11 (11/19). C.P. John (UDF-CMP) is facing a massive challenge from Karamana Jayan (BJP), with the UDF lead narrowing to 745 votes. While John has polled 24,018 votes, the BJP candidate is hot on his heels with 23,273 votes, riding a strong wave as counting moves through the urban core.

Meanwhile, Sudheer Karamana (LDF-IND) has fallen further behind, now trailing the leader by 4,302 votes with a tally of 19,716. The race has effectively transformed into a high-voltage two-way battle between the UDF and the NDA. With 8 rounds remaining, Thiruvananthapuram is in too close to call territory, as every booth now has the potential to flip the lead.

The battle for the capital has reached a fever pitch as of Round 9 (9/19), with Karamana Jayan (BJP) pulling off a significant mid-count surge to claim the second position. Polling 18,202 votes, the BJP candidate has successfully pushed Sudheer Karamana (LDF-IND) to third place, establishing a lead of over 2,100 votes for the runner-up spot.

While C.P. John (UDF-CMP) remains in the lead with 20,678 votes, his margin has seen a slight compression compared to the previous surge, now standing at 2,476 votes. As the counting enters the final ten rounds, the shifting dynamics between the UDF and the surging BJP are turning this into a high-stakes three-way narrative, with the LDF now facing an uphill task to regain its footing in the city.

C.P. John (UDF-CMP) has accelerated his momentum as of Round 7 (7/19), extending his lead to 3,510 votes. With a total tally of 16,796 votes, the veteran leader is maintaining a steady upward trajectory as the counting enters the middle phase in the capital city.

The real drama, however, is unfolding in the fight for the runner-up spot. Sudheer Karamana (LDF-IND) and Karamana Jayan (BJP) are locked in an incredibly tight. Sudheer Karamana currently holds the second position with 13,286 votes, but his margin over the BJP's Karamana Jayan (13,056 votes) has shrunk to a mere 230 votes. With 12 rounds still to go, the race for the second spot remains a total toss-up.

While C.P. John maintains his lead, the performance of Karamana Jayan (BJP) is in focus. By Round 5, his tally has jumped to 8,299 votes. NDA’s consolidated urban vote bank might be putting massive pressure on Sudheer Karamana (LDF), who is struggling to keep his second-place lead of just 2,236 votes.

C.P. John (UDF - CMP) continues to hold the frontrunner position as of Round 5 (5/18), polling 12,757 votes. His lead over Sudheer Karamana (LDF - IND) has edged up to 2,222 votes.

Notably, Karaman Jayan (BJP) has seen a significant surge in this round, crossing the 8,000-vote mark (8,299 total) and narrowing the gap with the second-placed LDF candidate. As the counting progresses toward the halfway mark, the battle for the runner-up spot is intensifying even as the UDF maintains its steady lead.

C.P. John (UDF - CMP) continues to strengthen his position as of the completion of Round 4 (4/18), reaching a total of 10,999 votes. His lead over the LDF-backed Sudheer Karamana has grown to 2,142 votes, as the LDF candidate currently stands at 8,857 votes.

Karaman Jayan (BJP) is in third place with 5,855 votes. The UDF has consistently increased its margin in every round so far, establishing a clear early trend in the capital city.

C.P. John (UDF - CMP) continues to pull away as of the completion of Round 3 (3/18), now leading by 1,837 votes. He has amassed a total of 8,407 votes, while Sudheer Karamana (LDF - IND) remains in second place with 6,570 votes.

The NDA’s Karaman Jayan has crossed the 4,000-vote mark, currently sitting in third with 4,007 votes. As the counting moves further into the urban core, the UDF is maintaining a steady upward trajectory in the capital's central seat.

C.P. John (UDF - CMP) has surged ahead in the second round (2/18), increasing his lead to 1,360 votes. He has polled 5,458 votes, while the LDF-backed independent Sudheer Karamana trails with 4,098 votes.

The NDA’s Karaman Jayan is currently in third place with 2,355 votes. As counting progresses through the capital city's wards, the UDF is showing strong early momentum, nearly tripling its margin from the previous round.

C.P. John (UDF) has secured a lead of 385 votes following the completion of Round 1, totaling 2,590 votes.

Sudheer Karamana (LDF) is currently trailing in second place with 2,205 votes, while the NDA’s Karaman Jayan holds 970 votes in a distant third.

The first official round of EVM counting for the Thiruvananthapuram (Central) seat is complete, and the UDF’s C.P. John (CMP Kerala State Committee) has seized the lead. The capital contest is proving to be high-stakes as the LDF's candidate falls behind in the initial tally.

Current Vote Tally (Round 1):

• C.P. John (UDF - CMP): 2,590 votes (LEADING)
• Sudheer Karamana (LDF - IND): 2,205 votes
• Karaman Jayan (NDA - BJP): 970 votes
• NOTA: 44 votes

Visuals from the Congress office in Thiruvananthapuram

Counting for the Thiruvananthapuram (Central) seat is underway at the Government College counting station. As is the norm for urban seats with high numbers of government employees, the postal ballot count here is significant.

Sudheer Karamana (LDF) and C.P. John (UDF) are reportedly present at the center. The NDA's Karaman Jayan is banking on a strong start from the city ward postal votes.

EVM counting is scheduled to begin.

Thiruvananthapuram Election Result 2026 LIVE: The Thiruvananthapuram constituency is witnessing one of the most intense triangular contests in the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections. As the counting center at the city’s Government College begins processing the EVM rounds, all eyes are on the shifting leads between the three major fronts.

The Key Contenders

• Sudheer Karamana (LDF): Aiming to retain the seat for the Left Democratic Front by focusing on urban infrastructure and social welfare continuity.
• C.P. John (UDF): The UDF's veteran face looking to reclaim the capital's heart by consolidating the traditional democratic vote bank.
• Karaman Jayan (NDA): A critical test for the BJP-led NDA, which has historically maintained a high vote percentage in this urban pocket.

Counting Trends to Watch

Historically, postal ballots show a mixed trend, but the urban city wards usually determine the final winner by Round 10. With the 2021 victory margin being relatively slim, the coastal and central city votes will be the deciding factor in today's tally.