Kerala Lok Sabha Election News

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have transformed Kerala's political landscape. The UDF's near-sweep, the BJP's historic progress, and the LDF's struggles mark the beginning of a new era

Who is Suresh Gopi, BJP’s first MP from Kerala?

Before this, the BJP has never won a Lok Sabha seat in Kerala with the state having 20 Lok Sabha seats.

BJP makes inroads into Kerala; Suresh Gopi wins in Thrissur

Traditionally, the state has been a stronghold for both LDF and UDF for decades whereas BJP has been struggling to make inroads.

Congress' Adoor Prakash wins Attingal constituency of Kerala

Prakash defeated V Joy of CPM and V Muraleedharan of BJP.

Indian National Congress won five seats in coastal area of Kerala

Kozhikode, Ponnani, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kollam, Attingal, and Thiruvananthapuram are constituencies from coastal areas.

Indian National Congress wins five seats in Kerala's Travancore region

Counting has started in all constituencies. First leads are expected and will be updated as soon as in.

INC and IUML win the Muslim focused seats in Kerala

The constituencies are Vadakara, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Mallapuram, Ponnani, Palakkad and Kollam.

Rahul Gandhi wins Wayand constituency in Kerala by 3,64,422 votes

Wayand is one of the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state of Kerala. Wayanad has been a Congress bastion since 2009 with Rahul Gandhi, who is the current MP, winning the seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with a vote margin of nearly 40 per cent.

BJP opens account in Kerala as Suresh Gopi wins from Thrissur

With Gopi's victory, the BJP opened its account in Kerala as the party has never won a Lok Sabha seat in Kerala.

Indian National Congress won five seats in Kerala's Malabar region

Kasaragod, Kannur, Vadakara, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Mallapuram, and Ponnani, are Lok Sabha constituencies in Malabar region.

Congress-led UDF sweeps Kerala Loksabha polls bagging 18 seats, BJP gets one

According to the News18 mega exit poll, the NDA is set to open its account in Kerala by bagging one to three seats, while the INDIA Bloc is likely to win 15 to 18 seats in Kerala. Of this, 12 to 15 seats could go to Congress alone, the survey projected.

Shashi Tharoor wins from Thiruvananthapuram with 16,077 margins

Thiruvananthapuram seat was won by Tharoor in the last three Lok Sabha elections.

INC wins four out of the six seats in Kerala's Cochin region

Kerala turned out to be a Congress stronghold in the past election. In the 2019 polls, the Indian National Congress (INC) secured a majority of the seats in the state, while the NDA failed to win a single one.

INC’s Anto Antony wins from Pathanamtthitta by 66119 margin

Anto Antony secured 367623 votes and Issac secured 301504 votes, data added.

INC wins majority of Christian seats in Kerala, BJP opens account with Thrissur

in the previous Lok Sabha elections held in 2019, the direct contest was between the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF).

Kerala Exit Polls 2024: INDIA bloc to win 15-18 seats, BJP may make inroads, predicts News18 exit poll

According to the News18 mega exit poll, the NDA is set to open its account in Kerala by bagging one to three seats, while the INDIA Bloc is likely to win 15 to 18 seats in Kerala.

South India boost for BJP, breakthrough likely in Tamil Nadu & Kerala: News18 exit poll

If the predictions hold true, then it will be an impressive gain for BJP in the southern heartland, where it won 29 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Kerala Exit Poll 2024 Updates: INDIA bloc to win 15-18 seats, BJP may make breakthrough, predicts News18 exit poll

The BJP-led National Democratic (NDA) is expected to win one to three seats. In the 2019 polls, the INC secured a majority of seats in the state, while the NDA failed to win a single one.

BJP's 'Mission South' to yield rich electoral dividends, says Amit Shah

Commenting on the party’s expectations from the eastern states, Shah said, in the eastern zone, comprising Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, we will emerge as the biggest party. This is certain. And in the five states of the South, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, we will win the biggest party among all states.

Kerala Lok Sabha elections 2024: Key candidates and constituencies

Kerala 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Here's a look at the key candidates and their constituencies in Kerala.

'I meet a lot of people, is it a crime?': Prakash Javadekar on meeting CPI(M) leader Jayarajan

Kerala Lok Sabha elections 2024: Responding to Surendran's allegations that the meeting happened over tea at Jayarajan's son residence, Javadekar said that he meets a lot of people and that there's nothing with it.

Kerala Lok Sabha Polling 2024: Voter turnout drops; Wayanad records 72.70% voting, 64.55% in Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Lok Sabha polls: Voting was held across all the 20 parliamentary seats of Kerala in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday. The state witnessed a notable decrease in voter turnout this time, with the figure standing at 70.22 per cent as at 8 pm

Kerala records 70.22 per cent turnout

Kerala Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: With less than three hours remaining for the conclusion of polling in the 20 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala, the state registered a turnout of 52.25 per cent at 3.20 pm on Friday

Pathanamthitta: Antony takes on Antony in this keen Kerala showdown

Kerala Lok Sabha election 2024: Home to Sabarimala temple and rubber plantations, Kerala’s Pathanamthitta is set for a father-son battle on April 26 in the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

With 194 contestants in fray, Kerala gears up for LS polls with over 2.75 cr voters

Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Kaul said 63,100 bottles of ink are used to prevent fraudulent voting and ensure flawless and transparent elections

From Tharoor vs Chandrashekhar to Rahul vs Annie, Kerala braces for electoral thrillers

Kerala Lok Sabha election 2024: The fight is primarily between the alliances led by the Congress and the Left parties. However, the BJP hopes to end its dry run this time and has set its target.

Rahul Gandhi vs Annie Raja vs K Surendran: All eyes on Wayanad's 3-way clash on April 26

Kerala Lok Sabha elections 2024: The once-celebrated ‘Rahul Gandhi factor’ is now viewed sceptically, causing concerns within the UDF as the excitement fades.

Kerala Lok Sabha polls: Why majority of parties are jostling for minority votes

In Kerala, minority communities are pivotal in shaping the electoral outcomes.

Thrissur Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

For the 2024 General Elections, the BJP has chosen actor-turned politician Suresh Gopi as its candidate.

Wayanad Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

In the 2019 elections, after losing Amethi to Union minister Smriti Irani, Rahul Gandhi decided to contest from Wayanad.

Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Shashi Tharoor of the Indian National Congress is the sitting MP from this seat, having won it on three previous occasions.

Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting date, results, candidates, main parties and schedule

Apart from being a new constituency, Pathanamthitta, is home to the famous Sabarimala Temple.

Kerala Lok Sabha Election Phase 2: Key constituencies and candidates

Kerala Lok Sabha Election Phase 2: The BJP, which has never won a Lok Sabha seat in Kerala and only secured one assembly seat in 2016, is optimistic but cautious about its ambitions in the state.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Bengaluru traffic woes take centre stage in Kerala's electoral discourse

Kerala Lok Sabha Polls 2024: With the BJP's candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar now entering the political arena in Thiruvananthapuram, the Kerala Congress has revived the contentious steel bridge project as a point of contention.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: PM Modi to rally in TN, Kerala today as BJP aims to solidify presence in the South

PM Modi visit to Kerala and TN: The prime minister will address public rallies in the two southern states ahead of the elections as all 20 Lok Sabha seats in the 2 regions gear up for polling,

Rajeev Chandrasekhar's 'irony died' riposte after Congress petitions EC over poll affidavit details

Kerala Lok Sabha elections 2024: The Congress has claimed a "mismatch" in the actual and declared assets in the affidavit filed by Chandrasekhar

Antony vs Antony: Son, father in war of words as poll heat intensifies

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: 'Immense respect for my father... but he is standing with a party (Congress) whose leaders have insulted the sacrifice our jawans', says Anil Antony

My son and BJP candidate Anil should lose from Pathanamthitta, says Congress leader A K Antony

Kerala Lok Sabha polls: My son's party should lose, and his rival, the Congress candidate in the south Kerala constituency, Anto Antony, should win, says the senior Congress leader.

After Rajeev Chandrasekhar's open debate challenge, Shashi Tharoor's reply

Kerala Lok Sabha elections 2024: Tharoor has been representing Thiruvananthapuram in the lower house since 2009 and is a three-time MP from the constituency. The BJP has never been able to win any seat in Kerala in the Lok Sabha polls.

Shashi Tharoor has assets worth Rs 55 cr: Owns two cars, land, gold worth 32 lakh

Kerala Lok Sabha polls: The sitting Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram also declared a total income of over Rs 4.32 crore in the financial year 2022-2023.

Bow & arrow in hand, Smriti Irani now pursues Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad

Wayanad Lok Sabha Election: They (Congress) cheated the people of Amethi in the name of family, and now they are aiming to do the same in Wayanad, says Irani at a roadshow.

Gurugram office, land, investment portfolio & more: Details of Rahul Gandhi's assets

The Congress leader's assets worth Rs 20 crore include Rs 9.24 crore movable and Rs 11.5 crore immovable assets, according to the affidavit submitted to the Election Commission.

Rahul Gandhi vs Annie Raja: Comparing net worth, assets of Wayanad candidates

Kerala Lok Sabha polls: The Congress leader has stock market investments of Rs 4.3 crore, mutual fund deposits of Rs 3.81 crore, and Rs 26.25 lakh in a bank account.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why Wayanad will be a tightrope walk, and not a cakewalk, for Rahul this time

Kerala Lok Sabha Polls: Rahul Gandhi's victory in the Wayanad constituency during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections was significant, especially considering his loss in the traditional Congress stronghold of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, to BJP's Smriti Irani.

How LDF is looking to capitalise on anti-CAA resentment among Muslims in Kerala

Congress is questioning the sincerity of the CPI(M) in opposing the CAA, while publishing data to show that LDF government had not withdrawn cases against those who protested against the CAA across the state in 2019.

Kerala opinion poll 2024: INDIA bloc to win 14 Lok Sabha seats, NDA 2

The INDIA bloc is expected to receive a vote share of 47 percent, while the NDA is projected to gain 18 percent, and the LDF is anticipated to receive a vote share of 32 percent.

Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi to visit Kerala again on March 15 and 17

Following this, on March 17, Modi will undertake another visit to Pathanamthitta to rally support for Anil K Antony, the BJP candidate and son of Congress stalwart A K Antony, sources said.

High-profile clash: It's Congress's Tharoor vs BJP's Chandrasekhar in Lok Sabha polls

Tharoor has been representing Thiruvananthapuram in the lower house since 2009 and is a three-time MP from the constituency. Notably, the BJP was unable to win any seat from Kerala in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Kerala Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Key parties, past results, constituencies and more

Lok Sabha Polls: The BJP has prioritised many Lok Sabha seats in the state, where it had performed better in the past elections with a rise in vote share, though it could never win a parliamentary seat in Kerala.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why BJP finds Chandrasekhar fit to challenge Tharoor in Thiruvananthapuram?

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The electoral landscape of the Thiruvananthapuram constituency has undergone a major shift with the entry of Rajeev Chandrasekhar into the fray, now setting the stage for a three-way contest.