Mananthavady Assembly Election Results 2026
The Mananthavady constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 78.94% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Usha Vijayan of the Indian National Congress won the seat by defeating O R Kelu of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) with a margin of 10543 votes. Below you can find the Mananthavady Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Mananthavady Candidates List
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Mananthavady Assembly Election Results 2026 to 2011
Mananthavady Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Usha Vijayan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
77,425
Lead:
10,543
|
46.92% |
| O R Kelu | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 66,882 | 40.53% |
| P Shyam Raj | Bharatiya Janata Party | 19,681 | 11.93% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,018 | 0.62% |
Mananthavady Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
O R Kelu
Winner
|
Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
72,536
Lead:
9,282
|
47.54% |
| P. K. Jayalakshmi | Indian National Congress | 63,254 | 41.46% |
| Mukundhan Palliyara | Bharatiya Janata Party | 13,142 | 8.61% |
| Babitha Sreenu | SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA | 1,992 | 1.31% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 797 | 0.52% |
| Lakshmi | Independent | 382 | 0.25% |
| Kelu K.k. S/o Kunkan | Independent | 288 | 0.19% |
| Vijaya Cheloor | Bahujan Samaj Party | 190 | 0.12% |
Mananthavady Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
O R Kelu
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
62,436
Lead:
62,231
|
42.88% |
| Usha K | Independent | 205 | 0.14% |
| Kelu Kolliyil | Independent | 196 | 0.13% |
| Nittamani K Kunhiraman | Independent | 183 | 0.13% |
| P K Jayalakshmi | Indian National Congress | 61,129 | 41.99% |
| K Mohandas | Bharatiya Janta Party | 16,230 | 11.15% |
| Soman P N | Social Democratic Party Of India | 1,377 | 0.95% |
| Lakshmi | Independent | 1,300 | 0.89% |
| Annan Madakkimala | Bahujan Samaj Party | 679 | 0.47% |
| Kelu Chayimmal | Independent | 583 | 0.40% |
| Vijayan | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 224 | 0.15% |
Mananthavady Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P.k.jayalakshmi
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
62,996
Lead:
12,734
|
51% |
| K.c.kunhiraman | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 50,262 | 41% |
| Irumuttoor Kunhaman | Bharatiya Janta Party | 5,732 | 5% |
| A. Gopakumar | Social Democratic Party Of India | 2,342 | 2% |
| P.u Babu | Independent | 1,712 | 1% |
| Annan- Madakkimala | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,008 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Mananthavady MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Usha Vijayan | INC | 77,425 | 10,543 | 46.92% |
| 2021 | O R Kelu | CPM | 72,536 | 9,282 | 47.54% |
| 2016 | O R Kelu | CPM | 62,436 | 62,231 | 42.88% |
| 2011 | P.k.jayalakshmi | INC | 62,996 | 12,734 | 51% |
Mananthavady Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Usha Vijayan | INC |
77,425
(Lead:
10,543)
|
46.92% |
| O R Kelu | CPM | 66,882 | 40.53% | |
| 2021 | O R Kelu | CPM |
72,536
(Lead:
9,282)
|
47.54% |
| P. K. Jayalakshmi | INC | 63,254 | 41.46% | |
| 2016 | O R Kelu | CPM |
62,436
(Lead:
62,231)
|
42.88% |
| P K Jayalakshmi | INC | 61,129 | 41.99% | |
| 2011 | P.k.jayalakshmi | INC |
62,996
(Lead:
12,734)
|
51% |
| K.c.kunhiraman | CPM | 50,262 | 41% |
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Kerala Mananthavady Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Mananthavady Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Usha Vijayan of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Mananthavady Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating O R Kelu of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) by a margin of 10543 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Mananthavady constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Mananthavady constituency is 50% INC and 50% CPM, with INC won 2 times and CPM won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Mananthavady Assembly Election?
Usha Vijayan (INC) received 46.92% vote share.
O R Kelu (CPM) received 40.53% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Mananthavady Assembly Election?
Usha Vijayan (INC) won the 2026 election with 77425 votes, leading by 10543 votes and securing a 46.92% vote share.
What was the margin of victory in the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2026?
Usha Vijayan (INC) won the Mananthavady Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 10543 votes over O R Kelu (CPM).
Who were the top candidates for the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2026 were:
Usha Vijayan (INC)
O R Kelu (CPM)
P Shyam Raj (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Usha Vijayan (INC) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2026 was 78.94%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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