Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituency in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district is gearing up for a three-way showdown between the CPM-led LDF, the UDF, and the BJP-led NDA in the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.
The constituency is currently represented by LDF's VK Prasanth, who is seeking a third consecutive term. However, he faces stiff competition from K Muraleedharan of the Congress and NDA's R Sreelekha.
Vattiyoorkavu has a total of 165,272 voters, with 78,573 male and 86,696 female voters. The constituency has not seen a single party dominance since its creation in 2008 and is often considered a 'swing' seat in Kerala politics.
The LDF is aiming for a record third consecutive stint, while the UDF hopes to ride on anti-incumbency sentiments to come to power after a decade. The NDA also has high prospects of winning the seat, with the party betting on R Sreelekha, a retired officer of the Indian Police Service.
K Muraleedharan, a former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief, has already represented the seat twice in 2011 and 2016. He stressed on his strong bond with the people of his constituency, emphasizing his regular visits to the area.
BJP's Sreelekha vowed to make the constituency greener and more eco-friendly, while also outlining her plan to create a skill hub in the city to create more opportunities for the youth.
Incumbent candidate Prashanth is confident of securing a significant majority in the elections, emphasizing that the people will 'vote for development' and that the party will fulfill its promise of substantial developmental progress if elected.
