Mattannur

A.K. Suresh Kumar has won the Uruvachal ward by-election in Mattannur Municipality, Kannur district, Kerala, by 276 votes. The result was confirmed after counting began at 10 am on September 29, as per the Kerala State Election Commission schedule.

Voting for this ward took place on September 28 from 7 am to 6 pm. It was part of a bigger round of local-body by-elections covering 38 wards across 12 districts. 126 candidates were in the race.

What changed since the last election?

CPI(M) had won the same ward in the previous election by 269 votes. This result shows a clear shift at ward level. Close contest, and a flip.

Key details on voter turnout

Overall turnout across all 38 wards was 58.81%. Kannur recorded the highest turnout at 84.55%, well above the state average. Ward-specific turnout for Uruvachal has not been officially published yet.

Vote breakdown

Full candidate-wise vote counts for Uruvachal ward are not available from verified sources yet. If you want official ward-wise figures, check the Kerala State Election Commission's election portal for final numbers. You can also refer to the Mattannur Final Voter List 2026 for the latest electoral roll.

Disclaimer: Vote counts and election details should be considered final only after confirmation from the Kerala State Election Commission.