Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has regained the lead from BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency. With a margin of over 11,000 votes and only 50,000 left to be counted, Tharoor seems to be heading towards a fourth consecutive term. The initial hours of counting saw a neck-and-neck fight between the two candidates, with Chandrasekhar initially taking the lead. However, Tharoor managed to gain a majority by noon and has maintained the lead since then. Stay tuned for more updates on our Election Results page.
Tharoor Regains Lead in Thiruvananthapuram, Set for Fourth Term
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has re-established his lead over BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar in the closely contested Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency. With a margin of over 11,000 votes and only 50,000 left to be counted, Tharoor appears poised to secure a fourth consecutive term as the MP for the capital city.
Background
Tharoor, a former diplomat and author, has represented Thiruvananthapuram in the Lok Sabha since 2009. He has consistently enjoyed a comfortable lead over his opponents, winning with a margin of over 90,000 votes in the 2019 general elections.
Chandrasekhar, a businessman and Rajya Sabha member, is a political newcomer who entered the fray with the backing of the BJP. The party has made significant inroads in Kerala in recent years, winning the 2021 assembly elections and emerging as the main opposition to the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).
Neck-and-Neck Fight
The initial hours of counting on May 2, 2024, witnessed a fierce battle between Tharoor and Chandrasekhar. Chandrasekhar initially took a narrow lead, but Tharoor gradually closed the gap and surged ahead by noon. He has maintained his lead since then.
Latest Trends
With the majority of votes counted, the trend indicates that Tharoor will retain his seat. The Congress leader has received 51.2% of the votes polled so far, while Chandrasekhar trails behind with 48.8%. The remaining votes are unlikely to significantly alter the outcome.
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