Manjeshwar Assembly Elections 2026
Manjeshwar is a key legislative assembly constituency in Kerala, located in the Kasaragod district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Indian Union Muslim League. A. K. M. Ashraf, from Indian Union Muslim League defeated K. Surendran of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 745 votes.
Manjeshwar Assembly constituency is part of the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Rajmohan Unnithan won the Kasaragod parliamentary seat by defeating Mv Balakrishnan of the Communist Party Of India (marxist) with a margin of 100649 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Manjeshwar assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1977
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Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. K. M. Ashraf
WINNER
|
Indian Union Muslim League |
65,758
Lead: 745
|
38.14% |
| K. Surendran | Bharatiya Janata Party | 65,013 | 37.70% |
| V. V. Ramesh | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 40,639 | 23.57% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 387 | 0.22% |
| Praveen Kumar S | Anna Democratic Human Rights Movement Party of India | 251 | 0.15% |
| Surendran M S/o Padmavathi M | Independent | 197 | 0.11% |
| John D Souza I | Independent | 181 | 0.10% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (2019-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M C Kamaruddin
WINNER
|
Indian Union Muslim League |
65,407
Lead: 7,923
|
40.19% |
| Raveesh Thanthri Kuntar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 57,484 | 35.32% |
| M Shankara Rai Master | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 38,233 | 23.49% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 574 | 0.35% |
| Govindan B Alinthazhe | Independent | 337 | 0.21% |
| John D Souza I | Independent | 277 | 0.17% |
| Rajesh B | Independent | 232 | 0.14% |
| Kamaruddeen M C S/o Moideen | Independent | 211 | 0.13% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P B Abdul Razak
WINNER
|
Indian Union Muslim League |
56,870
Lead: 89
|
35.79% |
| K Surendran | Bharatiya Janta Party | 56,781 | 35.74% |
| Adv. C.h.kunhambu | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 42,565 | 26.79% |
| Basheer Ahammad S M | Peoples Democratic Party | 759 | 0.48% |
| Sundara K | Independent | 467 | 0.29% |
| Ravichandra | Bahujan Samaj Party | 365 | 0.23% |
| K P Muneer | Independent | 224 | 0.14% |
| John D Souza | Independent | 207 | 0.13% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P B Abdul Razak
WINNER
|
Muslim League Kerala State Committee |
49,817
Lead: 49,555
|
37% |
| Abdulla P M | Independent | 262 | 0% |
| K Surendran | Bharatiya Janta Party | 43,989 | 33% |
| Adv. C H Kunhambu | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 35,067 | 26% |
| Hafsa Muneer | Independent | 1,076 | 1% |
| Abdul Majeed | Bahujan Samaj Party | 869 | 1% |
| Abdulla Timber | Independent | 547 | 0% |
| Kunhambu | Independent | 490 | 0% |
| Abdul Razak K | Independent | 465 | 0% |
| Abbas M | Independent | 391 | 0% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C H Kunhambu
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
39,242
Lead: 4,829
|
35% |
| Adv. M Narayana Bhat | Bharatiya Janta Party | 34,413 | 31% |
| Cherkalam Abdullah | Muslim League Kerala State Committee | 34,186 | 31% |
| Madhava Manjeshwar | Bahujan Samaj Party | 2,037 | 2% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cherkalam Abdullah
WINNER
|
Muslim League Kerala State Committee |
47,494
Lead: 13,188
|
44% |
| C.k.padmanabhan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 34,306 | 32% |
| M.ramanna Rai | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 23,201 | 22% |
| P.k.moideen Kunhi | Independent | 1,179 | 1% |
| Cherangai Abdulla | Independent | 1,014 | 1% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cherkalam Abdullah
WINNER
|
Muslim Leage |
34,705
Lead: 2,292
|
36% |
| V.balakrishna Shetty | Bharatiya Janta Party | 32,413 | 34% |
| M.ramanna Rai | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 22,601 | 24% |
| K.s.fakruddeen | Independent | 608 | 1% |
| M.k.e.abbas | Independent | 455 | 0% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cherkalam Abdullah
WINNER
|
Muslim Leage |
29,603
Lead: 1,072
|
35% |
| K.g. Marar | Bharatiya Janta Party | 28,531 | 34% |
| B.m. Ramayya Shetty | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 24,678 | 29% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cherkalam Abdullah
WINNER
|
Muslim Leage |
33,853
Lead: 6,746
|
41% |
| H. Shankara Alva | Bharatiya Janta Party | 27,107 | 33% |
| A. Subba Rao | Communist Party Of India | 19,924 | 24% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A . Subba Rao
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India |
19,554
Lead: 163
|
36% |
| N. Ramakrishnan | Indian National Congress | 19,391 | 36% |
| H . Shankera Alva | Bharatiya Janta Party | 14,443 | 27% |
| B. M Guruvan | Independent | 163 | 0% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. A. Subba Rao
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India |
20,816
Lead: 156
|
39% |
| Chorkalam Abdullah | Muslim Leage | 20,660 | 39% |
| Ichlampedy Rama Rai | Independent | 11,077 | 21% |
| M. A. Abdulla Mallath | Independent | 361 | 1% |
Manjeshwar Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M. Ramappa
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India |
25,709
Lead: 4,609
|
49% |
| H. Shankara Alva | Bharatiya Lok Dal | 21,100 | 40% |
| N. Ventakesh Rao | Independent | 1,622 | 3% |
Strike Rate
Manjeshwar MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A. K. M. Ashraf | IUML | 65,758 | 745 | 38.14% |
| 2019-By Election | M C Kamaruddin | IUML | 65,407 | 7,923 | 40.19% |
| 2016 | P B Abdul Razak | IUML | 56,870 | 89 | 35.79% |
| 2011 | P B Abdul Razak | MUL | 49,817 | 49,555 | 37% |
| 2006 | C H Kunhambu | CPM | 39,242 | 4,829 | 35% |
| 2001 | Cherkalam Abdullah | MUL | 47,494 | 13,188 | 44% |
| 1996 | Cherkalam Abdullah | MUL | 34,705 | 2,292 | 36% |
| 1991 | Cherkalam Abdullah | MUL | 29,603 | 1,072 | 35% |
| 1987 | Cherkalam Abdullah | MUL | 33,853 | 6,746 | 41% |
| 1982 | A . Subba Rao | CPI | 19,554 | 163 | 36% |
| 1980 | Dr. A. Subba Rao | CPI | 20,816 | 156 | 39% |
| 1977 | M. Ramappa | CPI | 25,709 | 4,609 | 49% |
Manjeshwar Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A. K. M. Ashraf | IUML |
65,758
(Lead: 745)
|
38.14% |
| K. Surendran | BJP | 65,013 | 37.70% | |
| 2019-By Election | M C Kamaruddin | IUML |
65,407
(Lead: 7,923)
|
40.19% |
| Raveesh Thanthri Kuntar | BJP | 57,484 | 35.32% | |
| 2016 | P B Abdul Razak | IUML |
56,870
(Lead: 89)
|
35.79% |
| K Surendran | BJP | 56,781 | 35.74% | |
| 2011 | P B Abdul Razak | MUL |
49,817
(Lead: 49,555)
|
37% |
| K Surendran | BJP | 43,989 | 33% | |
| 2006 | C H Kunhambu | CPM |
39,242
(Lead: 4,829)
|
35% |
| Adv. M Narayana Bhat | BJP | 34,413 | 31% | |
| 2001 | Cherkalam Abdullah | MUL |
47,494
(Lead: 13,188)
|
44% |
| C.k.padmanabhan | BJP | 34,306 | 32% | |
| 1996 | Cherkalam Abdullah | MUL |
34,705
(Lead: 2,292)
|
36% |
| V.balakrishna Shetty | BJP | 32,413 | 34% | |
| 1991 | Cherkalam Abdullah | MUL |
29,603
(Lead: 1,072)
|
35% |
| K.g. Marar | BJP | 28,531 | 34% | |
| 1987 | Cherkalam Abdullah | MUL |
33,853
(Lead: 6,746)
|
41% |
| H. Shankara Alva | BJP | 27,107 | 33% | |
| 1982 | A . Subba Rao | CPI |
19,554
(Lead: 163)
|
36% |
| N. Ramakrishnan | INC | 19,391 | 36% | |
| 1980 | Dr. A. Subba Rao | CPI |
20,816
(Lead: 156)
|
39% |
| Chorkalam Abdullah | MUL | 20,660 | 39% | |
| 1977 | M. Ramappa | CPI |
25,709
(Lead: 4,609)
|
49% |
| H. Shankara Alva | BLD | 21,100 | 40% |
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Kerala Manjeshwar Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Manjeshwar Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
A. K. M. Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) won the Manjeshwar Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating K. Surendran of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 745 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Manjeshwar constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Manjeshwar constituency is 62.5% MUL and 37.5% IUML, with MUL won 5 times and IUML won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Manjeshwar Assembly Election?
A. K. M. Ashraf (IUML) received 38.14% vote share.
K. Surendran (BJP) received 37.70% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Manjeshwar Assembly Election?
A. K. M. Ashraf (IUML) won the 2021 election with 65758 votes, leading by 745 votes and securing a 38.14% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Manjeshwar Assembly constituency fall under?
The Manjeshwar Assembly constituency falls under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency of Kasaragod district.
What was the margin of victory in the Manjeshwar Assembly Election 2021?
A. K. M. Ashraf (IUML) won the Manjeshwar Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 745 votes over K. Surendran (BJP).
What are the key constituencies in the Kasaragod Lok Sabha area?
The Manjeshwar Assembly constituency is part of the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kasaragod, Udma, Kanhangad, Trikaripur, Payyannur, Kalliasseri.
Who were the top candidates for the Manjeshwar Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Manjeshwar Assembly Election 2021 were:
A. K. M. Ashraf (IUML)
K. Surendran (BJP)
V. V. Ramesh (CPM)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with A. K. M. Ashraf (IUML) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Manjeshwar Assembly Election 2021?
The voter turnout in the Manjeshwar Assembly Election 2021 was 76.81%
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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