Kerala Assembly polls: Pinarayi Vijayan set to file nomination from Dharmadam

Kerala Chief Minister and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Pinarayi Vijayan filed his nomination papers from Dharmadam Assembly constituency on Thursday, March 19, 2026, making it the first filing for the upcoming elections in Kannur district.

Mr. Vijayan is scheduled to submit his paper at the District Registrar’s office in Thalassery at 11 am. This is the third time he has asked Dharmadam for power of attorney.

LDF is hopeful of getting a higher majority than in previous elections. However, the contest in Dharmadam intensified with the entry of UDF candidate Vice President Abdul Rasheed.

Mr Rasheed has been attracting public attention through roadshows in his constituency, with large crowds attending his campaign events. UDF workers are also empowered by the presence of a young candidate leading the fight.