Palakkad Assembly Elections 2026
The vote counting for the Palakkad bypoll is being held on 23 November 2024. A total of ten candidates are competing to become the next Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Palakkad. The byelection was called after Shafi Parambil resigned from this Assembly seat. Palakkad is an Assembly constituency in Kerala, located in Palakkad district within the Cochin region. In the 2024 Assembly bypoll, there are ten candidates in the race, compared to seven candidates in the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections for the same seat. Here is the list of candidates contesting the 2024 byelection: B Shameer (Independent) C Krishnakumar (Bharatiya Janata Party) Dr P Sarin (Independent) Eruppassery Siddik (Independent) M Rajesh Alathur (Independent) N S K Puram Sasikumar (Independent) Rahul Mamkootathil (Indian National Congress) Rahul Manalazhi (Independent) Rahul R (Independent) Selvan S (Independent) In the 2021 Kerala Assembly election, Shafi Parambil of the Indian National Congress (INC) defeated E Sreedharan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 3,859 votes, which was 2.73 per cent of the total votes cast. A total of 1,41,576 votes were polled in that election, with the INC receiving 54,079 votes, accounting for 38.2 per cent of the total. V K Sreekandan of the INC currently represents the Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency, which includes the Palakkad Assembly segment.
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Palakkad Assembly Election Results 2024-By Election to 2006
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Palakkad Assembly Election Results (2024-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rahul Mamkootathil
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
58,389
Lead: 18,840
|
42.27% |
| C Krishnakumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 39,549 | 28.63% |
| Dr. P. Sarin | Independent | 37,293 | 27% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 1,262 | 0.91% |
| M. Rajesh Alathur | Independent | 561 | 0.41% |
| B. Shameer | Independent | 246 | 0.18% |
| Eruppassery Siddik | Independent | 241 | 0.17% |
| Rahul R | Independent | 183 | 0.13% |
| Rahul Manalazhi | Independent | 157 | 0.11% |
| Selvan S | Independent | 141 | 0.10% |
| N.s.k.puram Sasikumar | Independent | 98 | 0.07% |
Palakkad Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shafi Parambil
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
54,079
Lead: 3,859
|
38.06% |
| E. Sreedharan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 50,220 | 35.34% |
| C. P. Pramod | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 36,433 | 25.64% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 528 | 0.37% |
| E.t.k. Valsan | Bahujan Samaj Party | 359 | 0.25% |
| Jayaprakash. J | Samajwadi Forward Bloc | 221 | 0.16% |
| V. Sachidanandan | Independent | 159 | 0.11% |
| K. Rajesh | Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha | 105 | 0.07% |
Palakkad Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shafi Parambil
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
57,559
Lead: 17,483
|
41.77% |
| Sobha Surendran | Bharatiya Janta Party | 40,076 | 29.08% |
| N N Krishnadas | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 38,675 | 28.07% |
| Hari Arumbil | Bahujan Samaj Party | 411 | 0.30% |
| Dr. M. N. Anuvarudheen | Independent | 364 | 0.26% |
Palakkad Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shafi Parambil
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
47,641
Lead: 7,403
|
42% |
| K. K. Divakaran | Communist Party Of India (Marxist) | 40,238 | 36% |
| C. Udaybhaskar | Bharatiya Janta Party | 22,317 | 20% |
| Shaji Abraham | Independent | 637 | 1% |
| Hari Arumbil | Bahujan Samaj Party | 490 | 0% |
| Muhammed Shafi (shafi Purakara) | Independent | 377 | 0% |
| C.sampath | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 337 | 0% |
| Divakaran | Independent | 310 | 0% |
Palakkad Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K.k Divakaran
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (Marxist) |
41,166
Lead: 1,344
|
37% |
| A.v. Gopinathan | Indian National Congress | 39,822 | 36% |
| O. Rajagopal | Bharatiya Janta Party | 27,667 | 25% |
| Adv. Vijaya Sarathy | Independent | 765 | 1% |
| A. K. Saleem Aamayur | Bahujan Samaj Party | 490 | 0% |
| A. Gopinathan | Independent | 442 | 0% |
| Ravi Ezhavan | Independent | 409 | 0% |
| V.v. Gopinath | Independent | 329 | 0% |
| M. J. Joseph | Independent | 256 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Palakkad MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-By Election | Rahul Mamkootathil | INC | 58,389 | 18,840 | 42.27% |
| 2021 | Shafi Parambil | INC | 54,079 | 3,859 | 38.06% |
| 2016 | Shafi Parambil | INC | 57,559 | 17,483 | 41.77% |
| 2011 | Shafi Parambil | INC | 47,641 | 7,403 | 42% |
| 2006 | K.k Divakaran | CPM | 41,166 | 1,344 | 37% |
Palakkad Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-By Election | Rahul Mamkootathil | INC |
58,389
(Lead: 18,840)
|
42.27% |
| C Krishnakumar | BJP | 39,549 | 28.63% | |
| 2021 | Shafi Parambil | INC |
54,079
(Lead: 3,859)
|
38.06% |
| E. Sreedharan | BJP | 50,220 | 35.34% | |
| 2016 | Shafi Parambil | INC |
57,559
(Lead: 17,483)
|
41.77% |
| Sobha Surendran | BJP | 40,076 | 29.08% | |
| 2011 | Shafi Parambil | INC |
47,641
(Lead: 7,403)
|
42% |
| K. K. Divakaran | CPM | 40,238 | 36% | |
| 2006 | K.k Divakaran | CPM |
41,166
(Lead: 1,344)
|
37% |
| A.v. Gopinathan | INC | 39,822 | 36% |
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Kerala Palakkad Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Palakkad Assembly seat in the 2024 election?
Rahul Mamkootathil of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Palakkad Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating C Krishnakumar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 18840 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Palakkad constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Palakkad constituency is 75% INC and 25% CPM, with INC won 4 times and CPM won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2024 Palakkad Assembly Election?
Rahul Mamkootathil (INC) received 42.27% vote share.
C Krishnakumar (BJP) received 28.63% vote share.
What were the results of the 2024 Palakkad Assembly Election?
Rahul Mamkootathil (INC) won the 2024 election with 58389 votes, leading by 18840 votes and securing a 42.27% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Palakkad Assembly constituency fall under?
The Palakkad Assembly constituency falls under the Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency of Palakkad district.
What was the margin of victory in the Palakkad Assembly Election 2024?
Rahul Mamkootathil (INC) won the Palakkad Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 18840 votes over C Krishnakumar (BJP).
What are the key constituencies in the Palakkad Lok Sabha area?
The Palakkad Assembly constituency is part of the Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Pattambi, Shornur, Ottappalam, Kongad(sc), Mannarkkad, Malampuzha.
Who were the top candidates for the Palakkad Assembly Election 2024?
The top candidates in the Palakkad Assembly Election 2024 were:
Rahul Mamkootathil (INC)
C Krishnakumar (BJP)
Dr. P. Sarin (IND)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Rahul Mamkootathil (INC) emerging as the winner.
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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