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Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results 2026

The Pathanapuram constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 75.14% of voting was recorded in this constituency..

Jyothikumar Chamakkala of the Indian National Congress won the seat by defeating K B Ganesh Kumar of the Kerala Congress (B) with a margin of 8310 votes.The Pathanapuram Assembly constituency falls under the Mavelikara Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Kodikunnil Suresh won the Mavelikara Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 10868 votes, defeating Ca Arun Kumar of the Communist Party Of India. Below you can find the Pathanapuram Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (2026)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Jyothikumar Chamakkala Winner
Indian National Congress
68,275
Lead: 8,310
49.61%
K B Ganesh Kumar Kerala Congress (B) 59,965 43.57%
Anilkumar S Twenty 20 Party 7,031 5.11%
Vipin Kanikonathu Bahujan Samaj Party 629 0.46%
Nota None Of The Above 613 0.45%
N P Genash Kumar S/o Paramu Independent 547 0.40%
Aneesh Kilimanoor Democratic Human Rights Movement Party 297 0.22%
Jyothish Kumar M Independent 266 0.19%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (2021)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K.b. Ganesh Kumar Winner
Kerala Congress (B)
67,276
Lead: 14,336
49.09%
Jyothikumar Chamakkala Indian National Congress 52,940 38.63%
Jithin Dev Bharatiya Janata Party 12,398 9.05%
P. Krishnammal Marxist Communist Party of India (United) 2,091 1.53%
Adv. Faizy. M. Pasha SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF INDIA 1,192 0.87%
Nota None Of The Above 474 0.35%
Baiju Pathanapuram Anna Democratic Human Rights Movement Party of India 411 0.30%
Aji Kadassery Independent 254 0.19%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (2016)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K.b. Ganesh Kumar Winner
Kerala Congress (b)
74,429
Lead: 74,324
52.39%
Madhu.r Independent 105 0.07%
P.v Jagadish Kumar Indian National Congress 49,867 35.10%
Reghu Damodharan (bheeman Reghu) Bharatiya Janta Party 11,700 8.24%
Adv. Faizy M Pasha Social Democratic Party Of India 3,843 2.71%
Perinadu Gopala Krishnan Bahujan Samaj Party 846 0.60%
Rekhu.p Independent 366 0.26%
Sudheer.m.g Shiv Sena 254 0.18%
Chandrasehkara Pillai M.g Independent 194 0.14%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (2011)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K.b Ganesh Kumar Winner
Kerala Congress (b)
71,421
Lead: 20,402
56%
K. Rajagopal Communist Party Of India (Marxist) 51,019 40%
R. Subhash Pattazhy Bharatiya Janta Party 2,839 2%
Aneesh Antony Independent 1,613 1%
Punalur Salim Bahujan Samaj Party 864 1%
N. Sunilkumar Independent 611 0%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (2006)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K.b.ganesh Kumar Winner
Kerala Congress (b)
55,554
Lead: 11,814
53%
K.r.chandramohanan Communist Party Of India 43,740 42%
Vilakkudi Chandran Bharatiya Janta Party 2,334 2%
Aneesh Antony Independent 859 1%
Madappara Muraleedharan Independent 615 1%
Kuzhicheyil Sunil Bahujan Samaj Party 526 1%
S.krishnan Kutty Independent 248 0%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (2001)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K B Ganesh Kumar Winner
Kerala Congress (b)
58,224
Lead: 9,931
53%
Adv. K Prakash Babu Communist Party Of India 48,293 44%
A V Muraleedharan Bharatiya Janta Party 2,525 2%
Thomas Baby Independent 1,319 1%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (1996)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K.prakash Babu Winner
Communist Party Of India
49,023
Lead: 48,873
48%
Ayoob Khan Independent 150 0%
Abul Majeed Independent 88 0%
Thomas Kuthiravattam Kerala Congress (b) 44,535 44%
T.k.somasekharan Independent 2,050 2%
George Varghese Peoples Democratic Party 1,026 1%
Khadar Ali Independent 428 0%
Biju George Independent 311 0%
Syamala Thankappan Independent 247 0%
M.r.govindan Kutty Independent 216 0%
K.gopinatha Pillai Independent 198 0%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (1991)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K. Prakash Babu Winner
Communist Party Of India
50,295
Lead: 6,028
50%
Vakkanand Radhakrishnan Kerala Congress(m) 44,267 44%
Sukumarna Nair Bharatiya Janta Party 2,529 3%
Rajan Varghose Jharkhand Party 452 0%
K. Anandan Bahujan Samaj Party 345 0%
Majeed Independent 198 0%
P. Murali Independent 171 0%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (1987)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
E. Chandrasekharan Nair Winner
Communist Party Of India
46,611
Lead: 46,577
51%
P. K. Mridulakshan Independent 34 0%
A. George Independent 34,008 37%
Sayed Usman Independent 7,546 8%
A. V. Muraleedharan Bharatiya Janta Party 2,813 3%
Radhakrishnan Independent 295 0%
Abdul Majeed Independent 228 0%
Varghese George Nalieckal Independent 217 0%
Assan Bava Rawther Independent 109 0%
Masood Rawther Independent 37 0%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (1982)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
A. George Winner
Kerala Congress
37,088
Lead: 3,928
52%
K. Krishna Pillai Communist Party Of India 33,160 47%
S. Sharafuddin Independent 323 0%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (1980)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
E. K. Pillai Winner
Communist Party Of India
37,527
Lead: 9,199
55%
Bava Sahib Independent 28,328 41%
Pattashi K. Sivarama Pillai Independent 1,824 3%
Rajankutty Independent 327 0%
P. K. Mohammed Kunju Master Muslim Leage 108 0%

Pathanapuram Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
E.k. Pillai Winner
Communist Party Of India
30,927
Lead: 791
48%
A. George Kerala Congress (pillai Group) 30,136 47%
L. Soloman Independent 398 1%
C. Raveendran Independent 390 1%
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

KEC 55%
CPI 45%
KEC won 6 times and CPI won 5 times since 1977 elections.

Pathanapuram MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Lead Vote Share
2026 Jyothikumar Chamakkala INC 68,275 8,310 49.61%
2021 K.b. Ganesh Kumar KEC(B) 67,276 14,336 49.09%
2016 K.b. Ganesh Kumar KEC(B) 74,429 74,324 52.39%
2011 K.b Ganesh Kumar KEC(B) 71,421 20,402 56%
2006 K.b.ganesh Kumar KEC(B) 55,554 11,814 53%
2001 K B Ganesh Kumar KEC(B) 58,224 9,931 53%
1996 K.prakash Babu CPI 49,023 48,873 48%
1991 K. Prakash Babu CPI 50,295 6,028 50%
1987 E. Chandrasekharan Nair CPI 46,611 46,577 51%
1982 A. George KEC 37,088 3,928 52%
1980 E. K. Pillai CPI 37,527 9,199 55%
1977 E.k. Pillai CPI 30,927 791 48%
Source: ECI

Pathanapuram Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2026 Jyothikumar Chamakkala INC
68,275
(Lead: 8,310)
49.61%
K B Ganesh Kumar KECB 59,965 43.57%
2021 K.b. Ganesh Kumar KEC(B)
67,276
(Lead: 14,336)
49.09%
Jyothikumar Chamakkala INC 52,940 38.63%
2016 K.b. Ganesh Kumar KEC(B)
74,429
(Lead: 74,324)
52.39%
P.v Jagadish Kumar INC 49,867 35.10%
2011 K.b Ganesh Kumar KEC(B)
71,421
(Lead: 20,402)
56%
K. Rajagopal CPM 51,019 40%
2006 K.b.ganesh Kumar KEC(B)
55,554
(Lead: 11,814)
53%
K.r.chandramohanan CPI 43,740 42%
2001 K B Ganesh Kumar KEC(B)
58,224
(Lead: 9,931)
53%
Adv. K Prakash Babu CPI 48,293 44%
1996 K.prakash Babu CPI
49,023
(Lead: 48,873)
48%
Thomas Kuthiravattam KEC(B) 44,535 44%
1991 K. Prakash Babu CPI
50,295
(Lead: 6,028)
50%
Vakkanand Radhakrishnan KCM 44,267 44%
1987 E. Chandrasekharan Nair CPI
46,611
(Lead: 46,577)
51%
A. George IND 34,008 37%
1982 A. George KEC
37,088
(Lead: 3,928)
52%
K. Krishna Pillai CPI 33,160 47%
1980 E. K. Pillai CPI
37,527
(Lead: 9,199)
55%
Bava Sahib IND 28,328 41%
1977 E.k. Pillai CPI
30,927
(Lead: 791)
48%
A. George KCP 30,136 47%
Source: ECI

Kerala Pathanapuram Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Pathanapuram Assembly seat in the 2026 election?

Jyothikumar Chamakkala of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Pathanapuram Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating K B Ganesh Kumar of the Kerala Congress (B) (KECB) by a margin of 8310 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Pathanapuram constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Pathanapuram constituency is 55% KEC and 45% CPI, with KEC won 6 times and CPI won 5 times since the 1977 elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Pathanapuram Assembly Election?

Jyothikumar Chamakkala (INC) received 49.61% vote share.
K B Ganesh Kumar (KECB) received 43.57% vote share.

What were the results of the 2026 Pathanapuram Assembly Election?

Jyothikumar Chamakkala (INC) won the 2026 election with 68275 votes, leading by 8310 votes and securing a 49.61% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Pathanapuram Assembly constituency fall under?

The Pathanapuram Assembly constituency falls under the Mavelikkara (sc) Lok Sabha constituency of Kollam district.

What was the margin of victory in the Pathanapuram Assembly Election 2026?

Jyothikumar Chamakkala (INC) won the Pathanapuram Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 8310 votes over K B Ganesh Kumar (KECB).

What are the key constituencies in the Mavelikkara (sc) Lok Sabha area?

The Pathanapuram Assembly constituency is part of the Mavelikkara (sc) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Changanassery, Kuttanad, Mavelikkara (sc), Chengannur, Kunnathur (sc), Kottarakkara.

Who were the top candidates for the Pathanapuram Assembly Election 2026?

The top candidates in the Pathanapuram Assembly Election 2026 were:
Jyothikumar Chamakkala (INC)
K B Ganesh Kumar (KECB)
Anilkumar S (TTP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Jyothikumar Chamakkala (INC) emerging as the winner.

What was the voter turnout in the Pathanapuram Assembly Election 2026?

The voter turnout in the Pathanapuram Assembly Election 2026 was 75.14%

Disclaimer:

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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