Well... The polling is over, and the fate of all candidates in the Pala constituency is sealed in the EVM.So far, 75.07% voting has been recorded in the Pala constituency. The Pala constituency which is a key constituency , is known for its diverse electorate and crucial role in Kerala ’s governance. The Pala 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, Jose K Mani of the KCM, Shone George of the BJP, and Mani C Kappen of IND are in the fray.
In the last assembly election held in 2021 in Kerala, Mani C Kappen of the Independent won the seat by defeating Jose K. Mani of the Kerala Congress (M) with a margin of 15378 votes. The Pala Assembly constituency falls under the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Kerala Congress candidate Adv K Francis George won the Kottayam Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 87266 votes, defeating Thomas Chazhikadan of the Kerala Congress (m).Stay updated with the latest news, candidate profiles, and insights from this influential seat.
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani C Kappen
Winner
|
Independent |
69,804
Lead:
69,644
|
50.43% |
| Thomas J. Nidiry | Independent | 160 | 0.12% |
| Albin Mathew | Independent | 121 | 0.09% |
| Sunil Alancheril | Independent | 93 | 0.07% |
| Jose K. Mani | Kerala Congress (M) | 54,426 | 39.32% |
| Dr. J Prameela Devi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 10,869 | 7.85% |
| Mani C. Kuriakose | Independent | 1,098 | 0.79% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 604 | 0.44% |
| Santhosh Pulickal | Independent | 444 | 0.32% |
| Joy Thomas Vazhamattom | Bahujan Samaj Party | 368 | 0.27% |
| C. V. John | Independent | 249 | 0.18% |
| Sreejith V S | Independent | 195 | 0.14% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mani.c.kappan
Winner
|
Nationalist Congress Party |
54,137
Lead:
2,943
|
42.55% |
| Adv.jose Tom | Independent | 51,194 | 40.24% |
| Hari.n | Bharatiya Janata Party | 18,044 | 14.18% |
| C.j.philip | Independent | 1,085 | 0.85% |
| Maju Puthenkandam | Independent | 1,012 | 0.80% |
| George Pooveli | Independent | 565 | 0.44% |
| Tom Thomas | Independent | 303 | 0.24% |
| Ignatious Illimoottil | Independent | 233 | 0.18% |
| Joseph Jacob | Independent | 178 | 0.14% |
| Joemon Joseph Srampickal | Independent | 130 | 0.10% |
| Babu Joseph | Independent | 130 | 0.10% |
| Joby Thomas | Independent | 112 | 0.09% |
| Sunilkumar | Independent | 97 | 0.08% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K M Mani
Winner
|
Kerala Congress(m) |
58,884
Lead:
4,703
|
42.13% |
| Mani C Kappen | Nationalist Congress Party | 54,181 | 38.76% |
| N Hari | Bharatiya Janta Party | 24,821 | 17.76% |
| Adv. Jose Thomas Pandiyammakkal | Independent | 489 | 0.35% |
| Antony | Independent | 217 | 0.16% |
| Shaiju Ponkunnam | Independent | 103 | 0.07% |
| Hassan Kunju P S | Independent | 90 | 0.06% |
| Babu | Independent | 83 | 0.06% |
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K.m.mani
Winner
|
Kerala Congress(m) |
61,239
Lead:
5,259
|
49% |
| Mani.c.kappen | Nationalist Congress Party | 55,980 | 45% |
| B.vijayakumar | Bharatiya Janta Party | 6,359 | 5% |
| C.v John | Independent | 576 | 0% |
| James Joseph | Independent | 465 | 0% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mani C Kappen | IND | 69,804 | 69,644 | 50.43% |
| 2019-By Election | Mani.c.kappan | Nationalist Congress Party | 54,137 | 2,943 | 42.55% |
| 2016 | K M Mani | KEC(M) | 58,884 | 4,703 | 42.13% |
| 2011 | K.m.mani | KEC(M) | 61,239 | 5,259 | 49% |
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mani C Kappen | IND |
69,804
(Lead:
69,644)
|
50.43% |
| Jose K. Mani | KEC(M) | 54,426 | 39.32% | |
| 2019-By Election | Mani.c.kappan | Nationalist Congress Party |
54,137
(Lead:
2,943)
|
42.55% |
| Adv.jose Tom | Independent | 51,194 | 40.24% | |
| 2016 | K M Mani | KEC(M) |
58,884
(Lead:
4,703)
|
42.13% |
| Mani C Kappen | NCP | 54,181 | 38.76% | |
| 2011 | K.m.mani | KEC(M) |
61,239
(Lead:
5,259)
|
49% |
| Mani.c.kappen | NCP | 55,980 | 45% |
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Mani C Kappen of the Independent (IND) won the Pala Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Jose K. Mani of the Kerala Congress (M) (KEC(M)) by a margin of 69644 votes.
The strike rate in the Pala constituency is 67% KEC and 33% IND, with KEC won 2 times and IND won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
Mani C Kappen (IND) received 50.43% vote share.
Jose K. Mani (KEC(M)) received 39.32% vote share.
Mani C Kappen (IND) won the 2021 election with 69804 votes, leading by 69644 votes and securing a 50.43% vote share.
The Pala Assembly constituency falls under the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency of Kottayam district.
Mani C Kappen (IND) won the Pala Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 69644 votes over Jose K. Mani (KEC(M)).
The Pala Assembly constituency is part of the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Piravom, Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom (sc), Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Puthuppally.
The top candidates in the Pala Assembly Election 2021 were:
Mani C Kappen (IND)
Jose K. Mani (KEC(M))
Dr. J Prameela Devi (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Mani C Kappen (IND) 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.