Akhil Marar to Contest as a Twenty 20 Candidate in Thrikkakara for Kerala Assembly Elections Akhil Marar, a former Congress candidate, has announced his participation in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections as a Twenty 20 candidate from Thrikkakara, marking a significant shift in his political trajectory. Thrikkakara, a Congress stronghold, has historically seen the party’s candidates secure victories, including in the 2021 and 2022 by-elections. Marar’s decision to contest under the Twenty 20 banner reflects a strategic move to align with a new political alliance or platform, aiming to amplify his voice for the constituency. The constituency, which has been a key battleground for the Congress, witnessed intense competition in the 2021 by-election. In that contest, P. Thomas (Twenty 20) secured 13,897 votes, while the BJP’s A.N. Radhakrishnan garnered 15,483 votes. The 2022 by-election saw U.M. Thomas win with 25,016 votes, defeating the LDF’s J. Joseph, who received 47,75 votes. These results underscore the competitive nature of the region, where voter preferences have shifted over time. Marar’s candidacy is notable as it represents a departure from his previous affiliations. In the 2021 by-election, he had contested as a Congress candidate but did not secure a victory. His current bid under the Twenty 20 banner signals a renewed commitment to representing the people of Thrikkakara, with a focus on addressing local issues such as agriculture, infrastructure, and governance. The Twenty 20 contest, named after the political alliance formed by the Indian National Congress, Kerala Congress (Mani), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has gained prominence in recent years.#congress #akhil_marar #twenty_20 #thrikkakara #kerala_assembly_elections
