Vote counting for the Thrissur Assembly seat begins at 8 AM on Monday, May 4, with early trends expected within the first few hours and the final result likely by evening as counting progresses across Kerala. Thrissur is witnessing a high-profile triangular contest this time. The key candidates include Padmaja Venugopal (BJP), A Leelakrishnan (CPI - LDF), and RJ Pallan (Congress - UDF).

The constituency has drawn outsized attention due to the BJP’s aggressive push in the central Kerala belt, with actor-politician Suresh Gopi emerging as a prominent face linked to the party’s campaign in the region.

In terms of voter participation, Thrissur has traditionally recorded strong turnout. In the previous Assembly election, the constituency saw a turnout of around 76.43%, reflecting steady voter engagement. For the 2026 polls, Kerala recorded an overall turnout of around 78%, continuing its reputation for high electoral participation.

Historically, Thrissur has been a swing seat, alternating between the LDF and the UDF. In the last Assembly election, CPI’s P. Balachandran won the seat in a closely fought contest, underlining the constituency’s competitive nature. The BJP has consistently increased its vote share here, but is yet to convert that into an Assembly victory, making this election crucial for its expansion strategy in Kerala.

At the state level, exit polls have suggested a tight contest between the ruling LDF and the Congress-led UDF, with some projections giving a slight edge to the UDF. The NDA is expected to improve its vote share but may still struggle to make a major breakthrough. However, Kerala’s electoral history shows that exit polls have often missed the mark, keeping the final outcome open.

With counting underway, Thrissur is expected to be one of the key constituencies that could reflect broader trends across Kerala—whether continuity, comeback, or incremental change.

5 am- Counting of votes to begin at 8 AM.

5.10 am- Key candidates contesting are: Padmaja Venugopal (BJP), A Leelakrishnan (CPI) and RJ Pallan (Congress)

8.00 am- Counting of votes begins

8.21 am- “NDA will win, we have a goal of increasing our numbers in the House and also the vote share,” says BJP leader PK Krishnadas.

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