Kerala Assembly Results 2026: UDF Reclaims Kalamassery As IUML's Abdul Gafoor Upsets P Rajeeve

The Congress-led UDF has wrested back the Kalamassery Assembly constituency in Ernakulam, with V E Abdul Gafoor of the Indian Union Muslim League defeating sitting CPI(M) MLA and Minister P Rajeeve by a margin of 16,312 votes.

Abdul Gafoor secured 80,606 votes, while Rajeeve managed 64,294 votes, marking a significant comeback for the UDF in a constituency that has alternated between fronts in recent elections. The Bharath Dharma Jana Sena’s Binu finished third with 14,130 votes.

Kalamassery, a key urban-industrial constituency, is home to major institutions like Cochin University of Science and Technology and several industrial hubs, with a diverse electorate comprising workers, students, and professionals. While Rajeeve had captured the seat in 2021 with a strong margin, the constituency has historically leaned towards the UDF, having elected IUML’s V K Ebrahim Kunju in 2011 and 2016.

The 2026 verdict reflects a shift in voter sentiment, with issues such as pollution, traffic congestion, and uneven urban development dominating the campaign narrative. Other candidates, including those from SDPI, AAP, BSP, and independents, secured marginal votes, while NOTA accounted for 1,319 votes.

The result is a notable gain for the UDF in Ernakulam district and underscores Kalamassery’s reputation as a politically dynamic and closely contested constituency.

Result

V E Abdul Gafoor (IUML, 80606) won by 16312

P Rajeeve (CPI(M), 64294)

Binu (Bharath Dharma Jana Sena, 14130)

Ajmal K Mujeeb (Social Democratic Party of India, 1578)

Shamsu T K (AAP, 553)

Siyad V A (BSP, 331)

A Rajeena (SUCI, 301),

Rajeev S/O Vareed (Independent, 233)

NOTA (NONE OF THE ABOVE): 1319