The final result was officially declared after the completion of 21/21 rounds of counting, confirming a strong mandate in favour of Abin Varkey Kodiyattu, who defeated Veena George by a substantial margin of 18,985 votes. From the early rounds itself, the Congress candidate maintained a consistent lead, gradually widening the gap as counting progressed.

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Abin Varkey Kodiyattu’s campaign focused on local development concerns, infrastructure needs, and constituency-level governance issues, which appears to have resonated strongly with the electorate. His steady performance across all rounds of counting reflected a clear consolidation of support in multiple segments of the constituency. On the other hand, Veena George, representing the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is a prominent political leader and a well-known public figure in Kerala politics.

She has served as a state minister and is widely recognized for her work in the health sector, particularly during critical public health phases in the state. Despite her strong political profile and organisational backing, she was unable to maintain momentum in Aranmula this time, as the vote trend consistently favoured the Congress candidate.

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The counting process remained smooth and transparent throughout the day, with election officials closely monitoring each round. As results from each table were updated, it became increasingly clear that Abin Varkey Kodiyattu had established an unassailable lead, leaving little room for a late reversal. Political observers note that the margin of 18,985 votes is significant, indicating a strong shift in voter preference in the constituency. The result is expected to be closely analyzed, especially given Veena George’s prominence and the scale of her political presence in the state.

Supporters of the Indian National Congress celebrated the result as a major electoral gain, while CPI(M) workers acknowledged the outcome and began reviewing the factors that contributed to the loss. The verdict in Aranmula is likely to influence broader political discussions in Kerala, particularly regarding changing voter dynamics and constituency-level shifts. With this declaration, Abin Varkey Kodiyattu secures a strong mandate from Aranmula, reinforcing the Indian National Congress position in the constituency and marking a significant moment in the 2026 Kerala Assembly election results.