Thrissur election results 2024 live updates: BJP's only candidate Suresh Gopi wins in Kerela

NEW DELHI: Out of all the candidates of BJP only Suresh Gopi wins in Kerela. He secured 412338 votes with a margin of 4,12,338 defeating VS Sunilkumar of Communist Party of India.
The Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency went to polls on April 26 during the second phase of general elections 2024 along with other constituencies in Kerala. The polling percentage 72.90 was amongst the highest in the country.This parliamentary seat, comprising the entirety of Thrissur district, embodies Kerala's socio-political mosaic.
According to the early trends, Suresh Gopi of Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in the parliamentary seat.
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Election fervour engulfed Thrissur well before its official announcement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarted the NDA's campaign here in January. With high-profile candidates in the mix, the outcome of this constituency remains unpredictable each time it heads to the polls.
In the 2019 parliamentary elections, Congress candidate T N Prathapan emerged victorious, securing 4,15,089 votes (39.83%), while CPM's Rajaji Mathew Thomas secured 3,21,456 votes (30.85%), with a total voter turnout of 77.9%
In 2014, CPI candidate C N Jayadevan won. He was a candidate of the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The second position was held by Congress candidate K P Dhanapalan. Thrissur continues to play a pivotal role in Kerala's political narrative.
Key candidates in the 2024 elections for Thrissur include the Congress and CPI nominees, as both parties maintain a strong presence in the state. The CPI has nominated Adv V S Sunilkumar for the seat, while Congress has decided to field K Muraleedharan.
Historically, Thrissur has been a battleground for the Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), with both parties achieving significant victories over the years. Prominent leaders like K. Karunakaran, a former Chief Minister of Kerala, and V S Sunil Kumar, a notable CPM leader, have left an indelible mark on the region's political landscape.
Demographically, the constituency reflects Kerala's diverse fabric, comprising Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities. Hindu voters constitute the majority, comprising approximately 63.2%, followed by Christians at 21.4% and Muslims at 15.4%. Additionally, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe voters play a crucial role in the electoral dynamics, with 9.1% and 0.4% representation respectively. The state comprises the following assembly constituencies - Ollur, Thrissur, Nattika, Irinjalakuda, Puthukkad, Manalur, and Guruvayur. Total Voters of Thrissur parliament seat as on 2019 Parliament Election – 1321244 .
The constituency's literacy rate stands at an impressive 85.82%, indicative of its focus on education and intellectual empowerment.
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