Pala Assembly Election Results 2026
The Pala constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 75.07% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Mani C Kappen of the Independent won the seat by defeating Jose K Mani of the Kerala Congress (M) with a margin of 2991 votes.The Pala Assembly constituency falls under the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Kerala Congress candidate Adv K Francis George won the Kottayam Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 87266 votes, defeating Thomas Chazhikadan of the Kerala Congress (m). Below you can find the Pala Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Pala Candidates List
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Pala Assembly Election Results 2026 to 2011
Pala Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani C Kappen
Winner
|
Independent |
50,799
Lead:
2,991
|
37.39% |
| Jose K Mani | Kerala Congress (M) | 47,808 | 35.19% |
| Shone George | Bharatiya Janata Party | 35,304 | 25.99% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 583 | 0.43% |
| Adv.rony Nedumpallil | Aam Aadmi Party | 506 | 0.37% |
| C G Babu | Independent | 325 | 0.24% |
| Santhosh Pulickal | Independent | 272 | 0.20% |
| Santhosh Nadoopparampil | Bahujan Samaj Party | 254 | 0.19% |
Pala Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani C Kappen
Winner
|
Independent |
69,804
Lead:
69,644
|
50.43% |
| Thomas J. Nidiry | Independent | 160 | 0.12% |
| Albin Mathew | Independent | 121 | 0.09% |
| Sunil Alancheril | Independent | 93 | 0.07% |
| Jose K. Mani | Kerala Congress (M) | 54,426 | 39.32% |
| Dr. J Prameela Devi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 10,869 | 7.85% |
| Mani C. Kuriakose | Independent | 1,098 | 0.79% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 604 | 0.44% |
| Santhosh Pulickal | Independent | 444 | 0.32% |
| Joy Thomas Vazhamattom | Bahujan Samaj Party | 368 | 0.27% |
| C. V. John | Independent | 249 | 0.18% |
| Sreejith V S | Independent | 195 | 0.14% |
Pala Assembly Election Results (2019-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani.c.kappan
Winner
|
Nationalist Congress Party |
54,137
Lead:
2,943
|
42.55% |
| Adv.jose Tom | Independent | 51,194 | 40.24% |
| Hari.n | Bharatiya Janata Party | 18,044 | 14.18% |
| C.j.philip | Independent | 1,085 | 0.85% |
| Maju Puthenkandam | Independent | 1,012 | 0.80% |
| George Pooveli | Independent | 565 | 0.44% |
| Tom Thomas | Independent | 303 | 0.24% |
| Ignatious Illimoottil | Independent | 233 | 0.18% |
| Joseph Jacob | Independent | 178 | 0.14% |
| Joemon Joseph Srampickal | Independent | 130 | 0.10% |
| Babu Joseph | Independent | 130 | 0.10% |
| Joby Thomas | Independent | 112 | 0.09% |
| Sunilkumar | Independent | 97 | 0.08% |
Pala Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K M Mani
Winner
|
Kerala Congress(m) |
58,884
Lead:
4,703
|
42.13% |
| Mani C Kappen | Nationalist Congress Party | 54,181 | 38.76% |
| N Hari | Bharatiya Janta Party | 24,821 | 17.76% |
| Adv. Jose Thomas Pandiyammakkal | Independent | 489 | 0.35% |
| Antony | Independent | 217 | 0.16% |
| Shaiju Ponkunnam | Independent | 103 | 0.07% |
| Hassan Kunju P S | Independent | 90 | 0.06% |
| Babu | Independent | 83 | 0.06% |
Pala Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K.m.mani
Winner
|
Kerala Congress(m) |
61,239
Lead:
5,259
|
49% |
| Mani.c.kappen | Nationalist Congress Party | 55,980 | 45% |
| B.vijayakumar | Bharatiya Janta Party | 6,359 | 5% |
| C.v John | Independent | 576 | 0% |
| James Joseph | Independent | 465 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Pala MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mani C Kappen | IND | 50,799 | 2,991 | 37.39% |
| 2021 | Mani C Kappen | IND | 69,804 | 69,644 | 50.43% |
| 2019-By Election | Mani.c.kappan | Nationalist Congress Party | 54,137 | 2,943 | 42.55% |
| 2016 | K M Mani | KEC(M) | 58,884 | 4,703 | 42.13% |
| 2011 | K.m.mani | KEC(M) | 61,239 | 5,259 | 49% |
Pala Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mani C Kappen | IND |
50,799
(Lead:
2,991)
|
37.39% |
| Jose K Mani | KCM | 47,808 | 35.19% | |
| 2021 | Mani C Kappen | IND |
69,804
(Lead:
69,644)
|
50.43% |
| Jose K. Mani | KEC(M) | 54,426 | 39.32% | |
| 2019-By Election | Mani.c.kappan | Nationalist Congress Party |
54,137
(Lead:
2,943)
|
42.55% |
| Adv.jose Tom | Independent | 51,194 | 40.24% | |
| 2016 | K M Mani | KEC(M) |
58,884
(Lead:
4,703)
|
42.13% |
| Mani C Kappen | NCP | 54,181 | 38.76% | |
| 2011 | K.m.mani | KEC(M) |
61,239
(Lead:
5,259)
|
49% |
| Mani.c.kappen | NCP | 55,980 | 45% |
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Kerala Pala Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Pala Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Mani C Kappen of the Independent (IND) won the Pala Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Jose K Mani of the Kerala Congress (M) (KCM) by a margin of 2991 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Pala constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Pala constituency is 50% IND and 50% KEC, with IND won 2 times and KEC won 2 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Pala Assembly Election?
Mani C Kappen (IND) received 37.39% vote share.
Jose K Mani (KCM) received 35.19% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Pala Assembly Election?
Mani C Kappen (IND) won the 2026 election with 50799 votes, leading by 2991 votes and securing a 37.39% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Pala Assembly constituency fall under?
The Pala Assembly constituency falls under the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency of Kottayam district.
What was the margin of victory in the Pala Assembly Election 2026?
Mani C Kappen (IND) won the Pala Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 2991 votes over Jose K Mani (KCM).
What are the key constituencies in the Kottayam Lok Sabha area?
The Pala Assembly constituency is part of the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Piravom, Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom (sc), Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Puthuppally.
Who were the top candidates for the Pala Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Pala Assembly Election 2026 were:
Mani C Kappen (IND)
Jose K Mani (KCM)
Shone George (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Mani C Kappen (IND) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Pala Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Pala Assembly Election 2026 was 75.07%
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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