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George Kurian finishes third in Kanjirappally as Congress tops count in Kerala polls
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
He polled 26984 votes while Congress surged ahead
Union Minister George Kurian finished third in Kerala’s Kanjirappally constituency, winning 26,984 votes as Congress candidate Rony K Baby led the count. Kurian’s defeat didn’t stop BJP celebrations, with the party claiming wins in Nemom and Chathannoor. The results were finalized after 15 counting rounds, underscoring tight contest patterns across seats.
- George Kurian came third in Kanjirappally with 26,984 votes
- Congress candidate Rony K Baby led the constituency count
- BJP still celebrated wins in Nemom and Chathannoor
- Final results were announced after 15 counting rounds
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