Mananthavady Assembly Elections 2026
Mananthavady is a key legislative assembly constituency in Kerala, located in the Wayanad district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Communist Party of India (Marxist). O R Kelu, from Communist Party of India (Marxist) defeated P. K. Jayalakshmi of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 9282 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as CPM’s O R Kelu takes on BJP’s P Shyam Raj and INC’s Usha Vijayan in a high-stakes triangular fight.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Mananthavady assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Kerala Assembly Constituencies
Mananthavady Candidates List
Mananthavady Assembly Election Results 2021 to 2011
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Kerala Assembly Constituencies
All 140 Assembly Constituencies in Kerala
Kerala Mananthavady Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Mananthavady Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
O R Kelu of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) won the Mananthavady Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating P. K. Jayalakshmi of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 9282 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Mananthavady constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Mananthavady constituency is 67% CPM and 33% INC, with CPM won 2 times and INC won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Mananthavady Assembly Election?
O R Kelu (CPM) received 47.54% vote share.
P. K. Jayalakshmi (INC) received 41.46% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Mananthavady Assembly Election?
O R Kelu (CPM) won the 2021 election with 72536 votes, leading by 9282 votes and securing a 47.54% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Mananthavady Assembly constituency fall under?
The Mananthavady Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.
What was the margin of victory in the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2021?
O R Kelu (CPM) won the Mananthavady Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 9282 votes over P. K. Jayalakshmi (INC).
Who were the top candidates for the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2021 were:
O R Kelu (CPM)
P. K. Jayalakshmi (INC)
Mukundhan Palliyara (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with O R Kelu (CPM) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Mananthavady Assembly Election 2021 was 76.43%
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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