Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results 2026
The Muvattupuzha constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 77.97% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan of the Indian National Congress won the seat by defeating N Arun of the Communist Party of India with a margin of 42829 votes.The Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency falls under the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Dean Kuriakose won the Idukki Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 133727 votes, defeating Joyce George of the Communist Party Of India (marxist). Below you can find the Muvattupuzha Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Muvattupuzha Candidates List
Kerala Assembly Constituencies
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
89,914
Lead:
42,829
|
60.70% |
| N Arun | Communist Party of India | 47,085 | 31.79% |
| Sunny Kadoothazhe | Twenty 20 Party | 9,840 | 6.64% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 683 | 0.46% |
| Babu Mathew | Social Democratic Party Of India | 609 | 0.41% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mathew Kuzhelnadan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
64,425
Lead:
6,161
|
44.63% |
| Eldho Abraham | Communist Party of India | 58,264 | 40.36% |
| Adv. C.n. Prakash | Twenty 20 Party | 13,535 | 9.38% |
| Jiji Joseph | Bharatiya Janata Party | 7,527 | 5.21% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 427 | 0.30% |
| C. K. Thampi | SOCIALIST UNITY CENTRE OF INDIA (COMMUNIST) | 176 | 0.12% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eldho Abraham
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India |
70,269
Lead:
9,375
|
49.27% |
| Joseph Vazhackan | Indian National Congress | 60,894 | 42.70% |
| Adv. P J Thomas | Bharatiya Janta Party | 9,759 | 6.84% |
| P K Aboobackar Thangal (khamarudheen Thangal) | Peoples Democratic Party | 512 | 0.36% |
| P P Moideenkunju | Social Democratic Party Of India | 426 | 0.30% |
| Justin T D | Independent | 121 | 0.08% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Joseph Vazhackkan
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
58,012
Lead:
5,163
|
50% |
| Babu Paul | Communist Party Of India | 52,849 | 45% |
| Jiji Joseph | Bharatiya Janta Party | 4,367 | 4% |
| Biju Sreedharan | Independent | 546 | 0% |
| Boby Kalloor | Bahujan Samaj Party | 487 | 0% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Babu Paul
Winner
|
Communist Party Of India |
48,338
Lead:
13,225
|
51% |
| Adv. Johny Nelloor | Democratic Indira Congress (karunakaran) | 35,113 | 37% |
| P C Cyriac | Independent | 5,407 | 6% |
| Johny | Independent | 3,062 | 3% |
| P R Vijayakumar | Bharatiya Janta Party | 2,625 | 3% |
| Thomas Kallan | Independent | 384 | 0% |
| Tom Jose | Independent | 306 | 0% |
| Yokacharya Neelan Kallara | Independent | 220 | 0% |
| Shiju Kuriakose | Independent | 215 | 0% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Johny Nelloor
Winner
|
Kerala Congress (jacob) |
54,031
Lead:
8,893
|
51% |
| George Kunnappilly | Communist Party Of India | 45,138 | 43% |
| P C Muraleedharan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,395 | 3% |
| Adv.tom Jose | Independent | 2,542 | 2% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Johny Nelloor
Winner
|
Kerala Congress (jacob) |
47,841
Lead:
47,657
|
47% |
| Thomas Ulahannan | Independent | 184 | 0% |
| Joy Kurian | Independent | 172 | 0% |
| Jayan Kunjunellan | Independent | 152 | 0% |
| Kuruvilla John | Independent | 150 | 0% |
| John Joseph | Independent | 138 | 0% |
| P.m.thomas | Independent | 38,145 | 37% |
| Alias Eradikunnel | Independent | 4,602 | 4% |
| M.n.gangadharan | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,014 | 3% |
| C.m.musthafa | Independent | 761 | 1% |
| Cherian Varughese | Independent | 618 | 1% |
| John Abraham | Independent | 262 | 0% |
| A.m.thomas | Independent | 239 | 0% |
| Paulosekutty Vargese | Independent | 195 | 0% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Johny Nelloor
Winner
|
Kerala Congress(m) |
51,783
Lead:
3,779
|
49% |
| A.v. Issac | Independent | 48,004 | 45% |
| T.s. Ravindranath | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,278 | 3% |
| Chhittoor Soman | Independent | 377 | 0% |
| C.v. Issac | Independent | 364 | 0% |
| P.s. Ayyappan Nair Issac | United Communist Party Of India | 262 | 0% |
| Issac | Independent | 242 | 0% |
| George Varkey | Independent | 59 | 0% |
| Ramankutty Thanikkunnel | Independent | 54 | 0% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (1987)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A. V. Issac
Winner
|
Independent |
43,970
Lead:
43,902
|
47% |
| Scariah Varkey | Independent | 68 | 0% |
| Bhakaran Itty | Independent | 66 | 0% |
| M. S. Sangameswaran | Independent | 53 | 0% |
| M. P. Issac | Independent | 49 | 0% |
| Abraham George | Independent | 41 | 0% |
| K. S. Akhileswaran | Independent | 29 | 0% |
| K. A. Varkey | Independent | 23 | 0% |
| V. V. Joseph | Kerala Congress | 40,514 | 43% |
| Ajith | Bharatiya Janta Party | 3,900 | 4% |
| James Manuel Kuruvithadam | Independent | 2,468 | 3% |
| C. P. Mathai | Independent | 912 | 1% |
| Ravi N. Kombanal | Independent | 440 | 0% |
| V. V. Joseph | Independent | 255 | 0% |
| P. S. Ayyappan Nair | Independent | 121 | 0% |
| M. K. Damodaran | Independent | 79 | 0% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (1982)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Joseph Varkey
Winner
|
Kerala Congress (i) |
36,389
Lead:
3,057
|
51% |
| Issac Varkey | Independent | 33,332 | 46% |
| Govindan Kala | Independent | 1,359 | 2% |
| Kunjan Kannan | Independent | 339 | 0% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
V. Joseph
Winner
|
Kerala Congress (j) |
37,044
Lead:
3,521
|
51% |
| Johny Nelloor Varkey (johny Nelloor) | Kerala Congress | 33,523 | 47% |
| Chacko Kuriakose | Independent | 532 | 1% |
| Bhakseran Itty | Independent | 481 | 1% |
| George Ulahamnan | Independent | 94 | 0% |
| C. P. Mathai | Independent | 75 | 0% |
Muvattupuzha Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
P. C. Joseph
Winner
|
Kerala Congress |
32,994
Lead:
4,645
|
48% |
| Sunny Mannathukaran | Kerala Congress (pillai Group) | 28,349 | 41% |
| Pennamma Jacob | Independent | 2,249 | 3% |
| E. I. Narayanan | Independent | 1,950 | 3% |
| M. P. Abraham | Independent | 1,450 | 2% |
Strike Rate
Muvattupuzha MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan | INC | 89,914 | 42,829 | 60.70% |
| 2021 | Mathew Kuzhelnadan | INC | 64,425 | 6,161 | 44.63% |
| 2016 | Eldho Abraham | CPI | 70,269 | 9,375 | 49.27% |
| 2011 | Joseph Vazhackkan | INC | 58,012 | 5,163 | 50% |
| 2006 | Babu Paul | CPI | 48,338 | 13,225 | 51% |
| 2001 | Johny Nelloor | KEC(J) | 54,031 | 8,893 | 51% |
| 1996 | Johny Nelloor | KEC(J) | 47,841 | 47,657 | 47% |
| 1991 | Johny Nelloor | KCM | 51,783 | 3,779 | 49% |
| 1987 | A. V. Issac | IND | 43,970 | 43,902 | 47% |
| 1982 | Joseph Varkey | KCJ | 36,389 | 3,057 | 51% |
| 1980 | V. Joseph | KCJ | 37,044 | 3,521 | 51% |
| 1977 | P. C. Joseph | KEC | 32,994 | 4,645 | 48% |
Muvattupuzha Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan | INC |
89,914
(Lead:
42,829)
|
60.70% |
| N Arun | CPI | 47,085 | 31.79% | |
| 2021 | Mathew Kuzhelnadan | INC |
64,425
(Lead:
6,161)
|
44.63% |
| Eldho Abraham | CPI | 58,264 | 40.36% | |
| 2016 | Eldho Abraham | CPI |
70,269
(Lead:
9,375)
|
49.27% |
| Joseph Vazhackan | INC | 60,894 | 42.70% | |
| 2011 | Joseph Vazhackkan | INC |
58,012
(Lead:
5,163)
|
50% |
| Babu Paul | CPI | 52,849 | 45% | |
| 2006 | Babu Paul | CPI |
48,338
(Lead:
13,225)
|
51% |
| Adv. Johny Nelloor | DIC | 35,113 | 37% | |
| 2001 | Johny Nelloor | KEC(J) |
54,031
(Lead:
8,893)
|
51% |
| George Kunnappilly | CPI | 45,138 | 43% | |
| 1996 | Johny Nelloor | KEC(J) |
47,841
(Lead:
47,657)
|
47% |
| P.m.thomas | IND | 38,145 | 37% | |
| 1991 | Johny Nelloor | KCM |
51,783
(Lead:
3,779)
|
49% |
| A.v. Issac | IND | 48,004 | 45% | |
| 1987 | A. V. Issac | IND |
43,970
(Lead:
43,902)
|
47% |
| V. V. Joseph | KEC | 40,514 | 43% | |
| 1982 | Joseph Varkey | KCJ |
36,389
(Lead:
3,057)
|
51% |
| Issac Varkey | IND | 33,332 | 46% | |
| 1980 | V. Joseph | KCJ |
37,044
(Lead:
3,521)
|
51% |
| Johny Nelloor Varkey (johny Nelloor) | KEC | 33,523 | 47% | |
| 1977 | P. C. Joseph | KEC |
32,994
(Lead:
4,645)
|
48% |
| Sunny Mannathukaran | KCP | 28,349 | 41% |
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Kerala Muvattupuzha Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Muvattupuzha Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Muvattupuzha Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating N Arun of the Communist Party of India (CPI) by a margin of 42829 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Muvattupuzha constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Muvattupuzha constituency is 50% INC and 50% KEC, with INC won 3 times and KEC won 3 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Muvattupuzha Assembly Election?
Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan (INC) received 60.70% vote share.
N Arun (CPI) received 31.79% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Muvattupuzha Assembly Election?
Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan (INC) won the 2026 election with 89914 votes, leading by 42829 votes and securing a 60.70% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency fall under?
The Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency falls under the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency of Ernakulam district.
What was the margin of victory in the Muvattupuzha Assembly Election 2026?
Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan (INC) won the Muvattupuzha Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 42829 votes over N Arun (CPI).
What are the key constituencies in the Idukki Lok Sabha area?
The Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency is part of the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kothamangalam, Kothamangalam, Devikulam (sc), Udumbanchola, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Peerumade.
Who were the top candidates for the Muvattupuzha Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Muvattupuzha Assembly Election 2026 were:
Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan (INC)
N Arun (CPI)
Sunny Kadoothazhe (TTP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan (INC) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Muvattupuzha Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Muvattupuzha Assembly Election 2026 was 77.97%
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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