V T Balram of the UDF has been declared the winner in Thrithala constituency as counting concluded, marking a clear result in the Palakkad district seat.

The outcome comes after a closely watched contest between the main fronts, with final figures confirming Balram’s victory.

V T Balram secured 76,427 votes and won the seat. M B Rajesh of the LDF polled 68,042 votes, finishing in second place. V Unnikrishnan Master of the NDA received 15,051 votes. The margin of victory stood at 8,385 votes.

2021 result and electoral pattern

Thrithala’s recent history underscores its competitive nature. In 2021, M B Rajesh won by 3,016 votes, securing 69,814 against Balram’s 66,798. The BJP finished third with over 12,800 votes. The result reflected a shift from earlier Congress victories and reinforced the constituency’s swing status.

Pre-poll outlook points to narrow margin

Thrithala, with an electorate of around 1.83 lakh, voted on April 9. A Mathrubhumi pre-poll survey indicated a slim UDF advantage, placing Balram marginally ahead of Rajesh with a lead of just over two percentage points. The NDA was projected to remain in third place, with a vote share that could affect the final margin.