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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: No surprises in Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly
In Ernakulam's Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly, the UDF retained its traditional strongholds as Anoop Jacob won a fourth consecutive term in Piravom. He defeated Sabu K. Jacob of Kerala Congress(M) by 44,681 votes, while Jibi Abraham of Twenty20 finished third with 14,861 votes. The report notes Anoop Jacob's political entry after his father's death in 2011 and his earlier wins in 2012 by-election and the 2016 and 2021 assemblies.
Why It Matters
The result reinforces UDF control in key Ernakulam constituencies and cements Anoop Jacob's four-term incumbency in Piravom.
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May 5, 2026 article reports no surprises in Piravom, Aluva, Angamaly; Anoop Jacob secures fourth term
May 5, 2026
The article reports no surprises in the United Democratic Front (UDF) bastions of Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly in Ernakulam, as Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob) registered an emphatic victory in Piravom, winning a fourth consecutive term by a margin of 44,681 votes over Sabu K. Jacob of Kerala Congress(M); Jibi Abraham of Twenty20 finished third with 14,861 votes.
Anoop Jacob wins Piravom in the 2021 Assembly election
2021
Anoop Jacob won the Piravom assembly seat in the 2021 elections.
Anoop Jacob wins Piravom in the 2016 Assembly election
2016
Anoop Jacob won the Piravom assembly seat in the 2016 elections.
Anoop Jacob wins Piravom by-election (2012)
2012
Anoop Jacob won the Piravom by-election held in 2012, marking his first electoral victory.
Death of T.M. Jacob triggers Anoop Jacob's entry into electoral politics
October 31, 2011
Anoop Jacob entered the electoral scene following the death of his father, T.M. Jacob, on October 31, 2011.