Nemom Election Results 2026: BJP, Congress, CPI(M) lock horns as Chandrasekhar goes against Sabarinadhan, Sivankutty

Nemom has emerged as a key suburban constituency in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala as it sits at the intersection of the state's urban expansion and traditional residential clusters. Encompassing a mix of housing colonies, small-scale industries, and peri-urban pockets, the Nemom seat reflects the evolving socio-economic character of the state capital’s outskirts, where rapid growth is colliding with infrastructure constraints.

Nemom’s electorate is a blend of middle-class households, daily commuters, small business owners, and industrial workers. Its suburban identity shapes both its political contest and voter priorities. Civic concerns dominate the discourse:

• Traffic congestion along key arterial routes, especially the NH bypass
• Inadequate public transport for a growing commuter base
• Water scarcity during peak summer months
• Waste management and drainage issues leading to waterlogging
• Youth unemployment amid fluctuating industrial activity

Environmental pressures from expanding urbanisation and rising land prices are also reshaping voter expectations, making development a nuanced and contested issue.

Early trends in Nemom:

• Rajeev Chandrasekhar: Bharatiya Janata Party (35,767)
• V Sivankutty: Communist Party of India (Marxist) (33,978)
• Adv K S Sabarinadhan: Indian National Congress (20,522)
• Karamana Prasad: Socialist Unity Centre Of India (Communist) (102)
• Vinu K: Aam Aadmi Party (99)

Exit poll trends

Exit polls for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections indicate a tightly contested race between the ruling LDF and the UDF, with no clear statewide sweep.

• Axis My India suggests a marginal edge for the LDF
• Other pollsters point to a close fight, with seat differences within a narrow band
• Smaller parties and independents could play spoiler in select constituencies

In this context, Nemom stands out as a bellwether seat—historically competitive and sensitive to both state-level currents and hyper-local issues.

Voting and turnout

The state recorded a voter turnout of 78.27%, reflecting strong electoral participation.
At the constituency level, Nemom recorded 80.62% turnout, significantly higher than the state average. This elevated turnout signals heightened engagement in what is widely seen as a high-stakes suburban contest.

Electoral background

Nemom has been one of Kerala’s most closely watched constituencies in recent elections.
In 2021:

• V. Sivankutty (CPI(M)) won with 55,837 votes (38.24%)
• Kummanam Rajasekharan (BJP) secured 51,888 votes (35.54%)
• K. Muraleedharan (Congress) received 36,524 votes (25.01%)

The narrow margin of 3,949 votes underscored Nemom’s status as a three-cornered battleground, with shifting voter alignments.

Key candidates (2026)

Nemom is witnessing a multi-cornered contest featuring prominent political figures:

• Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BJP)
• Adv. K S Sabarinadhan (Congress)
• V. Sivankutty (CPI(M))
• Vinu K (AAAP)
• Karamana Prasad (SUCI(C))
• Subi S M (FIP)
• Madanan S, Rajeev Kumar G S, Sasikala, Kamaleswaram Hari (Independents)