KOTTAYAM: In a massive show of public support, UDF candidate Chandy Oommen has retained the Puthupally Assembly constituency with a record-breaking majority in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. Overcoming all challenges, Chandy Oommen secured a staggering lead of 52,907 votes, surpassing the highest victory margins ever recorded by his late father, the legendary Oommen Chandy, in the same constituency.
Election Results: The Final Tally
- Chandy Oommen (UDF): 84,031 votes
- K.M. Radhakrishnan (LDF): 31,124 votes
- Raveendranath Wakathanam (NDA): 11,544 votes
- Victory Margin: 52,907 votes
A Legacy Continued
The victory reaffirms the deep-rooted bond between the people of Puthupally and the Oommen Chandy family. Chandy Oommen’s campaign, characterized by its simplicity and grassroots connection—including his notable use of a bicycle to meet voters—resonated strongly across the constituency.
From the very first round of counting, the UDF camp maintained a clear and growing lead, eventually culminating in a historic triumph that strengthens the opposition’s presence in the state assembly.
