Irikkur saw the Congress candidate Adv. Sajeev Joseph registering a win, defeating Kerala Congress (M)’s Adv. Mathew Kunnappally by a margin of over 42426 votes. In total, the Congress candidate earned 90,895 votes.
Irikkur, part of Kannur district, is known for hilly terrain and agricultural settlements, with around 2 lakh voters.
In 2021, CPI(M) candidate Sajeev Joseph won narrowly over UDF rival, highlighting the constituency’s competitive nature. BJP has yet to establish significant influence.