Chengannur Assembly Elections 2026
Chengannur is a key legislative assembly constituency in Kerala, located in the Alappuzha district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Communist Party of India (Marxist). Saji Cheriyan, from Communist Party of India (Marxist) defeated M. Murali of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 32093 votes.
Chengannur Assembly constituency is part of the Mavelikara Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Kodikunnil Suresh won the Mavelikara parliamentary seat by defeating Ca Arun Kumar of the Communist Party Of India with a margin of 10868 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Chengannur assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Chengannur Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Chengannur Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Saji Cheriyan
WINNER
|
Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
71,502
Lead: 32,093
|
48.58% |
| M. Murali | Indian National Congress | 39,409 | 26.78% |
| M. V. Gopakumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 34,620 | 23.52% |
| Shaji T. George | Bahujan Samaj Party | 534 | 0.36% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 491 | 0.33% |
| T. K. Gopinathan | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 316 | 0.21% |
| Melvin. K. Mathew | Democratic Social Justice Party | 198 | 0.13% |
| Poulose | Independent | 101 | 0.07% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Adv.k.k.ramachandran Nair
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
52,880
Lead: 7,983
|
36.34% |
| P.c.vishnunath | Indian National Congress | 44,897 | 30.85% |
| Adv.p.s.sreedharan Pillai | Bharatiya Janta Party | 42,682 | 29.33% |
| Sobhana George | Independent | 3,966 | 2.73% |
| Alex | Bahujan Samaj Party | 483 | 0.33% |
| E.t.sasi | Independent | 247 | 0.17% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P.c.vishnunath
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
65,156
Lead: 12,500
|
52% |
| Adv.c.s.sujatha | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 52,656 | 42% |
| B. Radhakrishna Menon | Bharatiya Janta Party | 6,062 | 5% |
| Surendran Karippuzha | Independent | 848 | 1% |
| V.venugopal | Socialist Unity Centre Of India (communist) | 623 | 1% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P.c.vishnunath
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
44,010
Lead: 5,132
|
51% |
| Saji Cherian | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 38,878 | 45% |
| Mannar Satheesh | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,299 | 4% |
| Sasi.e.t. | Independent | 488 | 1% |
| V.venugopal | Independent | 416 | 0% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sobhana George
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
41,242
Lead: 1,465
|
44% |
| Adv. K K Ramachandran Nair | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 39,777 | 42% |
| M T Ramesh | Bharatiya Janta Party | 12,598 | 13% |
| Adv. Sanalkumar | Independent | 902 | 1% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sobhana George
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
37,242
Lead: 3,102
|
43% |
| Mammen Iype | Indian Congress (socialist) | 34,140 | 39% |
| Rajan Moolaveettil | Bharatiya Janta Party | 10,976 | 13% |
| P.p.mathew | Independent | 1,551 | 2% |
| Shajahan | Independent | 509 | 1% |
| P.p.chandradas | Independent | 238 | 0% |
| P.n.neduveli | Independent | 216 | 0% |
| Soman G.venpuzhassery | Independent | 65 | 0% |
| Joseph Kadavil | Independent | 60 | 0% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sobhana George
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
40,208
Lead: 3,447
|
46% |
| Mammen Iype | Indian Congress (socialist- Sarat Chandra Sinha) | 36,761 | 42% |
| Sasidharan Karingalil | Bharatiya Janta Party | 6,075 | 7% |
| S. Ramachandran Pillai | Jharkhand Party | 1,301 | 1% |
| Sreekumar | Independent | 1,173 | 1% |
| Velalyudhan Pillai | Independent | 129 | 0% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mammen Iype
WINNER
|
Indian Congress (socialist- Sarat Chandra Sinha) |
39,836
Lead: 39,681
|
49% |
| P. P. Mathew | Independent | 155 | 0% |
| K. K. Sankaran | Independent | 57 | 0% |
| Kurien George | Independent | 51 | 0% |
| R. Ramachandran Nair | Independent | 24,133 | 30% |
| M. G. M. Nampoothiri | Bharatiya Janta Party | 5,393 | 7% |
| S. Ramachandran Pillai | Independent | 5,317 | 7% |
| Jacob Chakkaparambil | Independent | 2,195 | 3% |
| K. S. Aravindan | Independent | 1,636 | 2% |
| K. P. Mohanan | Independent | 719 | 1% |
| P. N. Neduveli | Independent | 379 | 0% |
| T. P. Sundaresan | Independent | 279 | 0% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S. Ramachandran Pillai
WINNER
|
Independent |
31,156
Lead: 3,291
|
48% |
| P. K. Nambiar | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 27,865 | 43% |
| K. R. Saraswathy Amma | Independent | 4,615 | 7% |
| Alaprathu Gopalakrishnan Nair | Independent | 670 | 1% |
| Poulose Mathai | Independent | 308 | 0% |
| Ramachandran Pillai | Independent | 166 | 0% |
| M. N. Easo | Independent | 102 | 0% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K. R. Saraswathi Amma
WINNER
|
Independent |
35,910
Lead: 4,300
|
52% |
| Thomas Kuthiravattom | Kerala Congress | 31,610 | 46% |
| V. K. Varghese | Independent | 848 | 1% |
| Reny Thomas | Kerala Congress (j) | 454 | 1% |
| A. M. Denial | Independent | 178 | 0% |
| John Chacko | Independent | 28 | 0% |
Chengannur Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thakappan Pillai
WINNER
|
Independent |
33,909
Lead: 6,553
|
52% |
| K.r. Saraswathi Amma | Kerala Congress (pillai Group) | 27,356 | 42% |
| V. Viswanathan | Independent | 2,150 | 3% |
| P.p. Mathew | Independent | 409 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Chengannur MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saji Cheriyan | CPM | 71,502 | 32,093 | 48.58% |
| 2016 | Adv.k.k.ramachandran Nair | CPM | 52,880 | 7,983 | 36.34% |
| 2011 | P.c.vishnunath | INC | 65,156 | 12,500 | 52% |
| 2006 | P.c.vishnunath | INC | 44,010 | 5,132 | 51% |
| 2001 | Sobhana George | INC | 41,242 | 1,465 | 44% |
| 1996 | Sobhana George | INC | 37,242 | 3,102 | 43% |
| 1991 | Sobhana George | INC | 40,208 | 3,447 | 46% |
| 1987 | Mammen Iype | ICS(SCS) | 39,836 | 39,681 | 49% |
| 1982 | S. Ramachandran Pillai | IND | 31,156 | 3,291 | 48% |
| 1980 | K. R. Saraswathi Amma | IND | 35,910 | 4,300 | 52% |
| 1977 | Thakappan Pillai | IND | 33,909 | 6,553 | 52% |
Chengannur Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saji Cheriyan | CPM |
71,502
(Lead: 32,093)
|
48.58% |
| M. Murali | INC | 39,409 | 26.78% | |
| 2016 | Adv.k.k.ramachandran Nair | CPM |
52,880
(Lead: 7,983)
|
36.34% |
| P.c.vishnunath | INC | 44,897 | 30.85% | |
| 2011 | P.c.vishnunath | INC |
65,156
(Lead: 12,500)
|
52% |
| Adv.c.s.sujatha | CPM | 52,656 | 42% | |
| 2006 | P.c.vishnunath | INC |
44,010
(Lead: 5,132)
|
51% |
| Saji Cherian | CPM | 38,878 | 45% | |
| 2001 | Sobhana George | INC |
41,242
(Lead: 1,465)
|
44% |
| Adv. K K Ramachandran Nair | CPM | 39,777 | 42% | |
| 1996 | Sobhana George | INC |
37,242
(Lead: 3,102)
|
43% |
| Mammen Iype | ICS | 34,140 | 39% | |
| 1991 | Sobhana George | INC |
40,208
(Lead: 3,447)
|
46% |
| Mammen Iype | ICS(SCS) | 36,761 | 42% | |
| 1987 | Mammen Iype | ICS(SCS) |
39,836
(Lead: 39,681)
|
49% |
| R. Ramachandran Nair | IND | 24,133 | 30% | |
| 1982 | S. Ramachandran Pillai | IND |
31,156
(Lead: 3,291)
|
48% |
| P. K. Nambiar | CPM | 27,865 | 43% | |
| 1980 | K. R. Saraswathi Amma | IND |
35,910
(Lead: 4,300)
|
52% |
| Thomas Kuthiravattom | KEC | 31,610 | 46% | |
| 1977 | Thakappan Pillai | IND |
33,909
(Lead: 6,553)
|
52% |
| K.r. Saraswathi Amma | KCP | 27,356 | 42% |
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Kerala Chengannur Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Chengannur Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Saji Cheriyan of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) won the Chengannur Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating M. Murali of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 32093 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Chengannur constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Chengannur constituency is 62.5% INC and 37.5% IND, with INC won 5 times and IND won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Chengannur Assembly Election?
Saji Cheriyan (CPM) received 48.58% vote share.
M. Murali (INC) received 26.78% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Chengannur Assembly Election?
Saji Cheriyan (CPM) won the 2021 election with 71502 votes, leading by 32093 votes and securing a 48.58% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Chengannur Assembly constituency fall under?
The Chengannur Assembly constituency falls under the Mavelikkara (sc) Lok Sabha constituency of Alappuzha district.
What was the margin of victory in the Chengannur Assembly Election 2021?
Saji Cheriyan (CPM) won the Chengannur Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 32093 votes over M. Murali (INC).
What are the key constituencies in the Mavelikkara (sc) Lok Sabha area?
The Chengannur Assembly constituency is part of the Mavelikkara (sc) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Changanassery, Kuttanad, Mavelikkara (sc), Kunnathur (sc), Kottarakkara, Pathanapuram.
Who were the top candidates for the Chengannur Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Chengannur Assembly Election 2021 were:
Saji Cheriyan (CPM)
M. Murali (INC)
M. V. Gopakumar (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Saji Cheriyan (CPM) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Chengannur Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Chengannur Assembly Election 2021 was 69.1%
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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