Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Mananthavady constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 78.94% voting has been recorded in the Mananthavady constituency. The Mananthavady constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in Kerala ’s governance. The Mananthavady election result holds significant importance as it often witnesses intense battles between major political parties, shaping the city`s political landscape.In the race for the new assembly from this constituency, O R Kelu of the CPM, P Shyam Raj of the BJP, and Usha Vijayan of Congress are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2021 in Kerala, O R Kelu of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) won the seat by defeating P. K. Jayalakshmi of the Indian National Congress with a margin of 9282 votes. Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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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.
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.
O R Kelu (CPM) received 47.54% vote share.
P. K. Jayalakshmi (INC) received 41.46% vote share.
O R Kelu (CPM) won the 2021 election with 72536 votes, leading by 9282 votes and securing a 47.54% vote share.
The Mananthavady Assembly constituency falls under the Lok Sabha constituency of district.
O R Kelu (CPM) won the Mananthavady Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 9282 votes over P. K. Jayalakshmi (INC).
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.
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.