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Kottakkal Assembly Election Results 2026

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Kottakkal Election Result 2026 Highlights: IUML retains Kottakkal seat, Abid Hussain Thangal wins with 118111 votes

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Kottakkal Assembly Constituency

Kottakkal state legislative assembly constituency is located in the Malappuram district of Kerala. It is part of the Ponnani Lok Sabha constituency for parliamentary elections, and is the Constituency No. 46 in the 140 seats in the Kerala state legislative assembly. Kottakkal, which was created in its current configuration after the delimitation in 2008, has become a bastion of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) within the United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance.

Local Governance and Geography

The Kottakkal Assembly constituency is located in Tirur Taluk of Malappuram district. The combination of rural and municipal local bodies enhances its socioeconomic diversity. It includes Edayoor, Irimbiliyam, Kottakkal, Kuttippuram, Marakkara, Ponmala and Valanchery Panchayatsin Tirur Taluk. The town of Kottakkal is well-known for its cultural and economic significance, especially for the renowned Arya Vaidya Sala, an Ayurvedic medical centre that supports the local economy and identity.

Socioeconomic and Demographic Background

The majority of people in the constituency are Muslims, while there are also smaller Christian and Hindu communities. High literacy, significant remittances from foreign workers (particularly in Gulf nations), a reliance on agriculture and small-scale trade, and a robust presence of healthcare and education-related service sectors are all characteristics of northern Kerala's socioeconomic structure

Voter Participation and the Electorate

Kottakkal had 216518 registered voters for the 2021 Kerala Assembly election, according to data from the Election Commission of India and had a high voter turnout of roughly 77.86%. In the former elections, such as those in 2011, 2016, and 2021, the number of registered voters has grown together with consistently high turnout, demonstrating strong civic involvement.

Political Trends and History

The Kottakkal Assembly constituency has been a bastion of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) since its official establishment in 2008. In every assembly election held here, the IUML, in partnership with the United Democratic Front (UDF), has won the seat. Since delimitation, in 2011, M. P. Abdussamad Samadani (IUML) won the newly established seat in its inaugural election. In 2016, Samadani was replaced by K. K. Abid Hussain Thangal (IUML), who easily maintained UDF dominance.

Results of the 2021 Kerala Assembly Election

According to the official findings of the Election Commission, Prof. K. K. Abid Hussain Thangal of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), who ran under the United Democratic Front (UDF) banner, won the election in 2021. With 81,700 votes, he received roughly 51.08 percent of the legitimate votes cast. With 65,112 votes, N. A. Muhammed Kutty (Mammuty) of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is affiliated with the Left Democratic Front (LDF), came in second. With a margin of victory of 16,588 votes, IUML had a sizable advantage in this election. P. P. Ganesan, a candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), participated in the contest as well. He received 10,796 votes (about 6.75 percent), indicating a smaller but noticeable NDA presence in the constituency.

Voter Behaviour and Electoral Dynamics

Kottakkal's electoral dynamics show a combination of coalition politics, local leadership appeal, and party loyalty. Deep community ties and organizational strength inside the UDF framework, especially in the demographically advantageous areas of the Malappuram district, are the foundation of IUML's domination. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has consistently challenged the IUML, frequently through NCP candidates, but in recent cycles, its vote percentage has fallen well short of the IUML's base.

Key Issues

  • Infrastructure development
  • Employment creation

Tourist spots

  • Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala
  • Kottakkal Pooram Festival
  • Sri Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple
  • Mampuram Maqam
  • Poozhikunnu stream & river view

(Sreya Prasad)

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Past Kottakkal Assembly Election Results

WINNER

Prof. Abid Hussain Thangal

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IUML
Number of Votes 81,700
Winning Party Voting %51.1
Winning Margin %10.4

Other Candidates - Kottakkal Assembly Constituency

  • Name
    Party
    Votes

  • N. A. Muhammed Kutty (Mammuty)

    NCP

    65,112

  • P. P. Ganesan

    BJP

    10,796

  • Mohamed Kutty

    IND

    675

  • NOTA

    NOTA

    668

  • Bindhu Devarajan

    IND

    481

  • Ayisha

    IND

    328

  • Sainul Abid Thangal

    IND

    173
WINNER

Abid Hussain Thangal

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IUML
Number of Votes 71,768
Winning Party Voting %48.3
Winning Margin %10.1

Other Candidates - Kottakkal Assembly Constituency

  • Name
    Party
    Votes

  • N.A. Muhammed Kutty (Mammooty)

    NCP

    56,726

  • V. Unnikrishnan Master

    BJP

    13,205

  • Neyyathoor Kunhimohamed

    PDP

    2,763

  • K.P.O Rahmathulla

    SDPI

    1,719

  • NOTA

    NOTA

    806

  • C. Muhammed Kutty

    IND

    579

  • Villan Mohammed Kutty

    IND

    429

  • Bindu Devarajan

    IND

    223

  • Sainul Abid Thangal

    IND

    150

  • Beeran.K

    IND

    105

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FAQ's

When will the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 be held?
Voting for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 will take place on April 09, while the counting of votes will be held on 4 May.
When will voting take place in KOTTAKKAL?
Polling for the KOTTAKKAL Assembly seat will take place in the first phase on April 09, 2026.
When will the election result for KOTTAKKAL be declared?
Vote counting and the declaration of results for the KOTTAKKAL Assembly seat, along with all constituencies of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, will be held on May 4, 2026.
Who won the Assembly election from KOTTAKKAL in 2021?
In the Kerala Assembly Elections 2021, the KOTTAKKAL seat was won by IUML. The winning candidate, Abid Hussain Thangal, secured 81700 votes. The runner-up was from NCP (SP), whose candidate N.A. Muhammed Kutty received 65112 votes.
What was the winning vote percentage of IUML in KOTTAKKAL in 2021?
In the previous election in KOTTAKKAL, Abid Hussain Thangal secured victory as a candidate from IUML. They received a total of 81700 votes, accounting for a vote share of 51.1%.
How many votes did Abid Hussain Thangal receive in the 2021 KOTTAKKAL election?
In the 2021 election for the KOTTAKKAL seat, IUML candidate Abid Hussain Thangal won with 81700 votes. They defeated NCP (SP) candidate N.A. Muhammed Kutty by a margin of 16588 votes. N.A. Muhammed Kutty received 65112 votes in total.
Who was the runner-up in KOTTAKKAL in 2021?
In the 2021 election for the KOTTAKKAL seat, the runner-up was NCP (SP) candidate N.A. Muhammed Kutty. They were defeated by IUML candidate Abid Hussain Thangal. N.A. Muhammed Kutty secured a total of 65112 votes, losing by a margin of 16588 votes.
How many seats are there in the Kerala Assembly?
The Kerala Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) has a total of 140 seats. Public representatives are elected directly.
Which party won the last Kerala Assembly Elections?
In the Kerala Assembly Elections held in 2021, CPI(M) won the most number of seats. CPI(M) won a total of 62 seats. The seat count for other parties was as follows: INC (21), CPI (17), IUML (15), OTH (25)
When will the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 results be announced?
Vote counting and declaration of results across all constituencies in Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 will be held on May 4, 2026.
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