HARIPAD: Senior Congress leader and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Ramesh Chennithala has secured a spectacular victory in the Haripad assembly constituency. Cementing his stronghold in the region, Chennithala defeated his closest rivals by a significant margin of 23,377 votes.
Key Highlights of the Haripad Election Results:
- Winner: Ramesh Chennithala (UDF)
- Winning Margin: 23,377 votes
- Total Votes Secured by Winner: 68,184
A Clear Mandate for the UDF
Maintaining a clear lead from the beginning of the vote counting, Ramesh Chennithala demonstrated his deep-rooted popularity in his home turf. Out of the total votes polled, Chennithala garnered an impressive 68,184 votes, ensuring the Haripad constituency remains a secure fortress for the Congress party.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate, T.T. Jismon of the CPI, put up a fight but finished in the second position with 44,807 votes. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, Sandeep Vachaspati from the BJP, secured the third position, bagging 31,022 votes.
Final Vote Tally:
| Candidate Name | Political Party / Alliance | Total Votes Secured |
| Ramesh Chennithala | UDF (Congress) | 68,184 |
| T.T. Jismon | LDF (CPI) | 44,807 |
| Sandeep Vachaspati | NDA (BJP) | 31,022 |
