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K Surendran loses in Manjeshwar as A.K.M. Ashraf wins seat by 31,193 votes
In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, BJP leader K. Surendran contested from Manjeshwaram in Kasaragod but lost to A.K.M. Ashraf by 31,193 votes. The article also recounts Surendran’s prior electoral bids in Kerala and his long-running role in BJP’s state organisation.
Why It Matters
The result highlights the ongoing electoral contest in Kerala between BJP and regional parties, with IUML-backed candidates continuing to perform strongly in the region and BJP facing sustained challenges.
Timeline
11 Events
Move to Kasaragod and grassroots outreach
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Surendran moved to Kasaragod district, strengthening his grassroots connect by learning local languages such as Tulu and Kannada to engage with the region's diverse population.
Early political and organisational roles
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He began his political journey through ABVP and held several roles in cooperative and social organisations, including Director of the North Malabar District Co-operative Marketing Society, President of Desa Seva Samskarika Kendram, Founder Director of the National Yuva Co-operative Society, and advisory board member of Nehru Yuva Kendra.
May 4, 2026 – Kerala Assembly election result, Manjeshwaram
May 4, 2026
In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, K. Surendran contested from Manjeshwaram. A.K.M. Ashraf won the seat by 31,193 votes, with Surendran losing.
2024 Lok Sabha election, Wayanad
2024
Contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Wayanad against Rahul Gandhi but lost.
2021 Kerala Assembly elections, Konni and Manjeshwaram
2021
In the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections, Surendran contested from Konni and Manjeshwaram but lost in both constituencies.
2019 Lok Sabha election, Pathanamthitta
2019
Contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Pathanamthitta and finished third.
2016 Kerala Assembly election, Manjeshwaram
2016
Contested the 2016 Kerala Assembly election from Manjeshwaram and lost by 89 votes.
2014 Lok Sabha election, Kasaragod
2014
Contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Kasaragod and was unsuccessful.
2011 Kerala Assembly election, Manjeshwaram
2011
Contested from Manjeshwaram in the 2011 Kerala Assembly elections and lost to IUML candidate P. B. Abdul Razak by 5,828 votes, securing 33.8% of the vote.
2009 Lok Sabha election, Kasaragod
2009
Contested the 2009 Lok Sabha election from Kasaragod and was unsuccessful.
Birth of K. Surendran
March 10, 1970
K. Surendran was born on 10 March 1970 in Ulliyeri, Kozhikode district.