Dharmadam, one of the key constituencies in Kannur district, remained in sharp focus as counting concluded for the Kerala Assembly elections 2026. The seat, long associated with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, once again witnessed a closely watched contest before delivering a decisive result.
The 2026 contest in Dharmadam has now concluded with a victory for CPI(M). Pinarayi Vijayan secured 85,614 votes and won the seat by a margin of 19,247 votes over Congress candidate Adv. V. P. Abdul Rasheed, who polled 66,367 votes and finished as the first runner-up. BJP candidate K. Ranjith came third with 18,555 votes. While earlier rounds indicated a tighter race, the final outcome reflects a clear consolidation of votes in favour of Vijayan.
With the final result now declared, Dharmadam remains with the CPI(M), reaffirming its status as a key stronghold and marking another significant win for Pinarayi Vijayan.
