THRITHALA: The lead level keeps changing in Thrithala where a fierce battle is being witnessed. Congress candidate and MLA V T Balram is leading by 2900 votes. Although Balram was leading in the constituency for some time, M B Rajesh got a slight lead later. Balram regained the lead very soon. Balram, who had been on a winning margin for the last two terms in Thrithala, faced a stiff competition this time. Balram, who won by 3197 votes in 2011, increased his victory margin to 10,547 votes in 2016. BJP's candidate here is Sanku T Das.