Thrithala Election Result 2026: V.T. Balram Reclaims Seat; Defeats Minister M.B. Rajesh by 8,385 Votes

V.T. Balram (INC) has emerged victorious in Thrithala, unseating the incumbent Minister M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M). As the final round (16/16) concluded, Balram secured a definitive mandate with a winning margin of 8,385 votes.

The UDF candidate consistently maintained his lead through the latter half of the counting process, eventually amassing a total of 76,427 votes. This victory marks a significant comeback for Balram in a constituency known for its intense ideological rivalry.

The Final Standings:

• V.T. Balram (INC): 76,427 (Winner)
• M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M): 68,042
• V. Unnikrishnan Master (BJP): 15,051

M.B. Rajesh finished with 68,042 votes, failing to bridge the gap in the final rural segments. The BJP's V. Unnikrishnan Master finished a distant third with 15,051 votes. 

As counting enters the final stretch in Thrithala (Round 14/16), V.T. Balram (INC) has a lead of 8,574 votes. With 69,023 votes currently in his favor, the UDF candidate has successfully countered the challenge from the incumbent, maintaining a consistent gap as the final booths are tallied.

M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M) remains in second place with 60,449 votes. While the LDF candidate saw a minor narrowing of the gap in earlier rounds, the current margin of over 8,500 votes with only two rounds remaining makes a comeback statistically challenging. V. Unnikrishnan Master (BJP) stands at 12,971 votes in third place.

V.T. Balram (INC) has extended his lead to 9,843 votes as of the completion of Round 10 (10/16). Amassing 51,772 votes so far, the UDF candidate is showing exceptional resilience and growth in a seat that saw a fierce tug-of-war in previous elections. 

M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M) is currently at 41,929 votes, while V. Unnikrishnan Master (BJP) has moved up to 8,123 votes. 

V.T. Balram (INC) has reached the crucial halfway point (8/16) with a commanding lead of 7,388 votes. Having polled a total of 39,975 votes, the UDF candidate is showing significant strength across both urban and rural segments, steadily increasing his margin in each of the last four rounds.

The incumbent M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M) currently trails with 32,587 votes, finding it increasingly difficult to mount a comeback as the counting shifts to the second half of the constituency. Meanwhile, V. Unnikrishnan Master (BJP) holds the third spot with 6,596 votes. With eight rounds remaining, Balram's consistent momentum has put the UDF in a very strong position to reclaim this high-profile seat.

V.T. Balram (INC) has bolstered his advantage as of Round 6 (6/16), with his lead over sitting minister M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M) now reaching 5,464 votes. Polling a total of 29,627 votes, the UDF candidate has managed to maintain a steady upward trend as the count nears the halfway mark.

M.B. Rajesh currently stands at 24,163 votes, while V. Unnikrishnan Master (BJP) has crossed the 5,000-vote threshold (5,037) in third place. As counting progresses, the focus remains on whether the LDF can find a second wind in the upcoming rural pockets, or if Balram’s current momentum will prove decisive in this high-profile battleground.

V.T. Balram (INC) has further consolidated his position as of the completion of Round 4 (4/16), with his lead swelling to 3,946 votes. Polling a total of 20,152 votes, the UDF candidate is successfully maintaining a steady gap over the incumbent M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M), who currently stands at 16,206 votes.

While the battle between the two heavyweights intensifies, V. Unnikrishnan Master (BJP) continues to hold the third spot with 3,331 votes. As the counting moves into the next phase, the UDF camp is showing growing confidence in reclaiming this prestige seat, while the LDF looks to its traditional strongholds in the upcoming rounds to narrow the deficit.

Despite the narrow lead, sitting MLA M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M) is seeing a dip in his traditional strongholds within the constituency. Meanwhile, the NDA's V. Unnikrishnan Master has crossed the 2,500-vote mark.

V.T. Balram (INC) is gaining significant momentum as of the completion of Round 3 (3/16). His lead over sitting MLA M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M) has doubled since the previous round, now standing at 2,186 votes. Balram has secured a total of 14,761 votes compared to Rajesh's 12,575.

The NDA's V. Unnikrishnan Master remains in third place with 2,513 votes. 

V.T. Balram (INC) has widened his margin as of the completion of Round 2 (2/16), now leading by 1,091 votes. He has secured a total of 9,407 votes, while sitting MLA M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M) trails with 8,316 votes.

The NDA’s V. Unnikrishnan Master remains in third place with 1,628 votes. The UDF has managed to triple its lead since the first round, showing early strength in the initial sets of EVMs.

V.T. Balram (INC) has established an early lead of 371 votes following the completion of Round 1 (1/16). He has secured 4,892 votes compared to 4,521 votes for the sitting MLA M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M).

The NDA’s V. Unnikrishnan Master is currently in third place with 777 votes. With 15 rounds of counting remaining in this high-tension grudge match, the narrow margin indicates a closely contested battle between the two rivals.

V.T. Balram (INC) is currently maintaining a lead of approximately 1,850 votes over sitting MLA M.B. Rajesh (CPI-M).

Counting is moving into the third round of EVMs, with the UDF holding an early advantage in rural segments.

The battle in Thrithala is intensifying as the first rounds of EVM counting are completed. V.T. Balram (UDF) continues to maintain his lead over M.B. Rajesh (LDF).

Balram has gained a lead of approximately 1,200 votes after the completion of Round 1.

The UDF camp is celebrating early gains in rural booths that traditionally lean Left, suggesting a possible swing in the constituency.

The NDA's vote share is being closely watched to see if it eats into the LDF's rural base.

In a boost for the UDF camp, V.T. Balram has taken an initial lead as the first sets of postal ballots and early EVM trends are processed.

V.T. Balram (INC) is currently ahead of the sitting MLA and former Speaker M.B. Rajesh (LDF).

This lead is being watched with bated breath, as the 2021 election was decided by a narrow margin of just 3,016 votes.

The high-stakes battle for Thrithala has moved from the streets to the counting tables. At the Palakkad counting center, officials have started opening the postal ballots.

Early trends from postal ballots are trickling in. In 2021, M.B. Rajesh had a strong showing in this segment, but V.T. Balram's team is confident of a reversal this time.

The first three rounds of EVM counting (expected by 9:00 AM) will cover the rural pockets where the UDF historically holds sway.