Payyanur election results 2026: Independent candidate V. Kunhikrishnan wins by 7,487 votes
In a surprising turn, independent V. Kunhikrishnan secured victory in Payyannur's 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, defeating CPI(M)'s T. I. Madhusoodanan by a significant 7,487 votes. This marks a shift in the traditionally left-leaning constituency, where the BJP also fielded A. P. Gangadharan. The electorate, known for its literacy, witnessed a notable upset.
In a surprising turn, independent V. Kunhikrishnan secured victory in Payyannur's 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, defeating CPI(M)'s T. I. Madhusoodanan by a significant 7,487 votes. This marks a shift in the traditionally left-leaning constituency, where the BJP also fielded A. P. Gangadharan. The electorate, known for its literacy, witnessed a notable upset. What's Your Reaction?
