The Kerala Assembly election results have been declared, revealing the winners for 14 Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 Scheduled Tribes (ST) seats. The counting process showcased a keen contest across these reserved constituencies, with major political parties securing victories in various regions.
Winners on Scheduled Castes Seats
The 14 SC seats witnessed a mix of wins for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF). Key winners include:
- K. Radhakrishnan from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) won the Chathannoor seat.
- M. M. Shashikumar of the Indian National Congress secured the Kunnathur constituency.
- K. K. Rema of the Revolutionary Socialist Party emerged victorious in Kollam.
- P. Sasi of the CPI(M) won the Kottarakkara seat.
- K. Rajan of the CPI(M) retained the Ollur constituency.
- P. Prasad of the CPI(M) won the Kodungallur seat.
- K. U. Arunan of the CPI(M) secured the Malampuzha constituency.
- K. Krishnankutty of the CPI(M) won the Chittur seat.
- K. P. Mohanan of the CPI(M) emerged victorious in Alathur.
- K. S. Saleekha of the CPI(M) won the Thrithala constituency.
- M. M. Varghese of the Kerala Congress (M) secured the Puthuppally seat.
- K. S. Sabarinathan of the CPI(M) won the Kattakada constituency.
- K. S. Santhosh Kumar of the CPI(M) emerged victorious in Neyyattinkara.
- K. S. Shibu of the CPI(M) won the Parassala seat.
Winners on Scheduled Tribes Seats
The two ST seats also saw significant wins. The winners are:
- C. K. Asha of the CPI(M) won the Mananthavady seat.
- P. K. Jayalakshmi of the CPI(M) secured the Sulthan Bathery constituency.
Party-wise Performance
The LDF dominated the SC/ST seats, winning 13 out of 16 seats. The UDF managed to win two SC seats, while one SC seat went to the Kerala Congress (M), an ally of the UDF. The results reflect the continued support for the LDF among marginalized communities in Kerala.
Overall, the election results underscore the political landscape in Kerala, where reserved seats play a crucial role in representation. The winners will now take their places in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, contributing to the state's governance and development.
