Designated as Constituency No 67, it forms one of the 140 constituencies of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. Thrissur garnered national media attention when Suresh Gopi won the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat in 2024.
Over the years, Thrissur has experienced intense political rivalry, primarily between the LDF led by CPI(M) and the UDF led by Congress.
Power dynamics have shifted between these two fronts, reflecting the constituency’s vibrant political environment. The BJP has steadily increased its vote share, positioning itself as a formidable player in recent elections.
In the 2021 Assembly elections, P. Balachandran from the CPI narrowly triumphed over Congress candidate Padmaja Venugopal. BJP leader Suresh Gopi placed third, transforming the election into a competitive three-way race.
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Voting and result dates
The Thrissur constituency participated in voting on Thursday, April 9, as part of the statewide Assembly elections, with results declared on May 4.
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Thrissur candidates
The Thrissur constituency showcased a high-profile triangular contest for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. The LDF nominated Alankode Leelakrishnan, while the UDF’s candidate is Rajan J. Pallan. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is represented by Padmaja Venugopal.
| Candidate Name | Political Party | Alliance |
| Alankode Leelakrishnan | CPI | LDF |
| Rajan J. Pallan | INC | UDF |
| Padmaja Venugopal | BJP | NDA |
Kerala Assembly elections 2021 results
During the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections, the Thrissur constituency witnessed a three-way battle. P. Balachandran from the CPI emerged victorious, narrowly defeating Padmaja Venugopal of the INC by a mere 946 votes.
| Candidate | Party | Status | Votes | Vote % |
| P. Balachandran | CPI | Won | 44,263 | 34.25% |
| Padmaja Venugopal | INC | 1st Runner Up | 43,317 | 33.52% |
| Suresh Gopi | BJP | 2nd Runner Up | 40,457 | 31.30% |
| NOTA | None of the Above | — | 723 | 0.56% |
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(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
First Published: May 4, 2026 9:04 AM IST
