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Mananthavady (St) Election Result 2026 Highlights: INC's Usha Vijayan with 77425 defeats CPM's O R Kelu

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Mananthavady (St) Assembly Constituency

Mananthavady, which is situated in the Wayanad district in northern Kerala, is assigned as Constituency No. 17 in the Kerala state legislative assembly. In national parliamentary elections, it is a part of the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi represents the constituency in parliament. Mananthavady is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved seat, which reflects the region's demographic makeup.

Administrative and Geographical Profile

Mananthavady is located in the Wayanad district's predominantly rural, tribal area, which is distinguished by mountainous terrain, forest tracts, and agricultural landscapes. The constituency, which had previously been called North Waynad, was created in its current shape after the delimitation.

The constituency had 195,326 registered voters, according to the Election Commission of India's 2021 statistical report. Kerala has a long history of high levels of civic involvement, as seen by the 78.33% voter turnout of 152,994 people in the 2021 election.

Edavaka, Mananthavady, Panamaram, Thavinhal, Thirunelly, Thondernad, and Vellamunda Panchayats in Mananthavady Taluk are the local self-government segments that make up Mananthavady assembly constituency.

The Sociocultural Environment

Numerous Scheduled Tribe communities, including Kurichiya, Adiyan, and Paniya, make up a sizable portion of the constituency's population, which affects local concerns and representation. Here, political debates frequently revolve around problems such as rural infrastructure, forest access, land rights, and tribal welfare.
Mananthavady's main economic activities are agriculture and plantation labour; in the mountainous regions, pepper, coffee, and cardamom are frequently grown.
 
Political History

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) have historically been the main rivals in Mananthavady, with the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] playing significant roles.

The first MLA for the newly formed constituency was P. K. Jayalakshmi (INC), who won the seat in 2011. O. R. Kelu (CPI(M)) defeated Jayalakshmi by a slim margin of 1,307 votes in the 2016 election, demonstrating the growth of LDF support in the constituency.

Results of the 2021 Kerala Assembly Election

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) emerged victorious in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election in Mananthavady. P. K. Jayalakshmi of the Indian National Congress received 63,254 votes (about 41.46%), while current minister O. R. Kelu of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) received 72,536 votes (around 47.54%). Palliyara Mukundan of the BJP came in third place with 13,142 votes (about 8.62%), followed by Babitha Sreenu of the SDPI with 1,992 votes (around 1.31%); NOTA and other candidates received a minor portion of the vote.

By winning the seat by a margin of 9,282 votes, or around 6.1% of the total votes cast, Kelu successfully retained the constituency after winning it in 2016 and confirmed the growing power of the CPI(M) and the LDF in Mananthavady.

Voter Behaviour and Electoral Trends

The electoral history of Mananthavady reveals a competitive dynamic between the LDF and UDF. The CPI(M) was able to reverse the INC's 2011 victory in 2016 and solidify its position by 2021. This change demonstrates how sensitive the constituency is to both local concerns like socioeconomic growth, rural infrastructure, and tribal welfare, as well as more general state political currents.

Developmental Priorities and Local Issues

  • Tribal welfare and rights
  • Rural Infrastructure
  • Agriculture and Livelihoods
  • Healthcare Accessibility

Tourist and Cultural Attractions

  • Pazhassi Raja Tomb & Museum
  • Valliyoor Kavu Temple
  • Kuruva Island
  • Meenmutty Falls
  • Brahmagiri Hills
  • Thirunelli Temple

(Sreya Prasad)

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Past Mananthavady (St) Assembly Election Results

WINNER

O.R.Kelu

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CPI(M)
Number of Votes 72,536
Winning Party Voting %47.5
Winning Margin %6

Other Candidates - Mananthavady (St) Assembly Constituency

  • Name
    Party
    Votes

  • P.K.Jayalakshmi

    INC

    63,254

  • Palliyara Mukundan

    BJP

    13,142

  • Babitha Sreenu

    SDPI

    1,992

  • NOTA

    NOTA

    797

  • Lakshmi

    IND

    382

  • Kelu K.K. S/O Kunkan

    IND

    288

  • Vijaya Cheloor

    BSP

    190
WINNER

O R Kelu

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CPM
Number of Votes 62,436
Winning Party Voting %42.9
Winning Margin %0.9

Other Candidates - Mananthavady (St) Assembly Constituency

  • Name
    Party
    Votes

  • P K Jayalakshmi

    INC

    61,129

  • K Mohandas

    BJP

    16,230

  • Soman P N

    SDPI

    1,377

  • Lakshmi

    IND

    1,300

  • NOTA

    NOTA

    1,050

  • Annan Madakkimala

    BSP

    679

  • Kelu Chayimmal

    IND

    583

  • Vijayan

    CPIM

    224

  • Usha K

    IND

    205

  • Kelu Kolliyil

    IND

    196

  • Nittamani K Kunhiraman

    IND

    183

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FAQ's

When will the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 be held?
Voting for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 will take place on April 09, while the counting of votes will be held on 4 May.
When will voting take place in MANANTHAVADY (ST)?
Polling for the MANANTHAVADY (ST) Assembly seat will take place in the first phase on April 09, 2026.
When will the election result for MANANTHAVADY (ST) be declared?
Vote counting and the declaration of results for the MANANTHAVADY (ST) Assembly seat, along with all constituencies of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, will be held on May 4, 2026.
Who won the Assembly election from MANANTHAVADY (ST) in 2021?
In the Kerala Assembly Elections 2021, the MANANTHAVADY (ST) seat was won by CPM. The winning candidate, O.R. Kelu, secured 72536 votes. The runner-up was from INC, whose candidate P.K. Jayalakshmi received 63254 votes.
What was the winning vote percentage of CPM in MANANTHAVADY (ST) in 2021?
In the previous election in MANANTHAVADY (ST), O.R. Kelu secured victory as a candidate from CPM. They received a total of 72536 votes, accounting for a vote share of 47.5%.
How many votes did O.R. Kelu receive in the 2021 MANANTHAVADY (ST) election?
In the 2021 election for the MANANTHAVADY (ST) seat, CPM candidate O.R. Kelu won with 72536 votes. They defeated INC candidate P.K. Jayalakshmi by a margin of 9282 votes. P.K. Jayalakshmi received 63254 votes in total.
Who was the runner-up in MANANTHAVADY (ST) in 2021?
In the 2021 election for the MANANTHAVADY (ST) seat, the runner-up was INC candidate P.K. Jayalakshmi. They were defeated by CPM candidate O.R. Kelu. P.K. Jayalakshmi secured a total of 63254 votes, losing by a margin of 9282 votes.
How many seats are there in the Kerala Assembly?
The Kerala Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) has a total of 140 seats. Public representatives are elected directly.
Which party won the last Kerala Assembly Elections?
In the Kerala Assembly Elections held in 2021, CPI(M) won the most number of seats. CPI(M) won a total of 62 seats. The seat count for other parties was as follows: INC (21), CPI (17), IUML (15), OTH (25)
When will the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 results be announced?
Vote counting and declaration of results across all constituencies in Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 will be held on May 4, 2026.
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