Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Retains Dharmadam Assembly Seat

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4, 2026 The latest election results from Kerala highlight a key victory for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who has once again secured the Dharmadam Assembly constituency. The outcome reflects the continued political strength of the CPI(M) leader in one of his most consistent electoral strongholds. Pinarayi Vijayan, contesting as the CPI(M) candidate, faced competition from Congress candidate V P Abdul Rasheed and BJP candidate K Ranjith. He secured the seat by winning 85,614 votes, successfully maintaining his lead over rival candidates. The result further reinforces Dharmadam as a strong base for the Left Democratic Front, with the Chief Minister retaining voter support despite a competitive political environment. The constituency has remained a reliable seat for Vijayan across successive elections. The victory underscores the sustained influence of Pinarayi Vijayan in his constituency. It also reflects the broader political stability of the LDF in the region, as Kerala’s electoral landscape continues to evolve.