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Idukki Lok Sabha Elections

Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency, is one of 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Southern state of Kerala and will cast its vote in the 2019 election on April 23.

Voting for Lok Sabha election in Kerala will be held in a single phase and counting will be held on May 23.

Idukki constituency covers seven assembly segments – Thodupuzha, Devicolam which is reserved for members of Scheduled Castes, Idukki, Udumbanchola, Peermade, Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha election, Joice George, an Independent candidate– won by getting a margin of over 50 thousand votes. He had defeated Dean Kuriakose of the Indian National Congress (INC). George had secured 382019 votes while Kuriakose got 331477 votes.

The voter turnout figure was at 70.79 percent across 1145 polling stations.

Some of the other candidates in the fray were Sabu Varghese of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Silvi Sunil of the Aam Aadmi Party.

In the year 2009, P. T. Thomas, Indian National Congress managed to secure his winning position by getting over 74 thousand votes against Adv. K. Francis George of the Janadhipathya Kerala Congress. While Thomas got 408484 seats, George secured 333688 seats.

Other members in the fray were Sreenagari Rajan of the BJP and Adv. Biju M John of the Bahujan Samaj Party.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Adv. Dean Kuriakose INC

Won

498493
Adv, Joice George IND

Lost

327440
Biju Krishnan BDJS

Lost

78648
Nota NOTA

Lost

5317
Leethesh P. T. BSP

Lost

2906
Gomathy IND

Lost

1985
M. Selvaraj VCK

Lost

1628
Baby K. A. IND

Lost

1556
Reji Njallani IND

Lost

1324

Idukki News

Orange alert for rainfall in 6 districts of Kerala, yellow alert in remaining districts

Orange alert for rainfall in 6 districts of Kerala, yellow alert in remaining districts

 According to the IMD, an orange alert for rainfall denotes very heavy rains from 6cm to 20cm of rain, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 to 11cm. 

Nov 15, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
Heavy rains lash Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur

Heavy rains lash Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur

The heavy rains inundated roads in several parts of southern Kerala, which also saw landslides in some parts.

Nov 14, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
Kerala shocker! 6-year-old minor hammered to death by kin in Idukki

Kerala shocker! 6-year-old minor hammered to death by kin in Idukki

The shocking incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday and family dispute is the reason behind the horrific attack. Shahjahan`s wife Sabitha and his sister-in-law`s family were living nearby.

Oct 03, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
IMD predicts heavy rain in Kerala, issues orange alert for 6 districts

IMD predicts heavy rain in Kerala, issues orange alert for 6 districts

The weatherman has also issued a Yellow alert to all other districts in the state tomorrow. Orange alert was issued for the districts of Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur on

Aug 27, 2021, 18:12 PM IST
Idukki's Shantanpara Shalom Hills blossom with Neelanurinkji flowers after 12 years

Idukki's Shantanpara Shalom Hills blossom with Neelanurinkji flowers after 12 years

The Nilgiris Hills, which means "blue mountains", got its name from these Neelankurinji flowers which bloom once every 12 years.

Aug 02, 2021, 16:31 PM IST
Ground Penetrating Radar to be used to locate bodies buried in Idukki landslide

Ground Penetrating Radar to be used to locate bodies buried in Idukki landslide

A massive mound of earth and slush, triggered by heavy rains, had flattened a row of 20 one-room row houses made of tin and asbestos sheets, which housed at least 82 workers, at Pettimudi in Rajamala

Aug 16, 2020, 15:51 PM IST
Death toll in Kerala's Idukki district landslide increases to 52

Death toll in Kerala's Idukki district landslide increases to 52

Search and rescue operations continue in Kuttanada, Allapuzha, Munnar, Teekoi and Kottayam.

Aug 11, 2020, 16:38 PM IST
Idukki landslide death toll rises to 43; 17 more bodies recovered, search operation in full swing

Idukki landslide death toll rises to 43; 17 more bodies recovered, search operation in full swing

Three days after settlements of estate workers were swept away by devastating landslides at Pettimudi near Rajamala, various agencies engaged in the rescue operations on Sunday recovered 17 bodies. 

Aug 09, 2020, 21:08 PM IST
Death toll in Kerala landslides rises to 24; search on to locate missing persons

Death toll in Kerala landslides rises to 24; search on to locate missing persons

The weatherman has issued a red alert for the district on Saturday and Sunday.

Aug 08, 2020, 20:28 PM IST
Major landslide in Kerala's Idukki district; 5 dead, 80 tea estate workers feared trapped

Major landslide in Kerala's Idukki district; 5 dead, 80 tea estate workers feared trapped

As per reports, the landslide took place at Rajamala near Munnar, a popular tourist spot in the Idukki district. 

Aug 07, 2020, 12:46 PM IST
Kerala records 1.96 crore tourists arrivals in 2019, highest in 24 years

Kerala records 1.96 crore tourists arrivals in 2019, highest in 24 years

Of the 14 districts, Ernakulam attracted the largest number of tourists (45,82,366), followed by Thiruvananthapuram (33,48,618), Thrissur (25,99,248) and Idukki (18,95,422).

Mar 06, 2020, 20:17 PM IST
Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency of Kerala: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency of Kerala: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Here is the full list of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha election in 2019 from Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency of Kerala. 

Apr 15, 2019, 16:30 PM IST
Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency

Idukki Lok Sabha Constituency

Idukki constituency covers seven assembly segments –  Thodupuzha, Devicolam which is reserved for members of Scheduled Castes, Idukki, Udumbanchola, Peermade, Muvattupuzha and  Kothamangalam.

Apr 12, 2019, 20:09 PM IST
Kerala floods: First commercial flight lands at Kochi naval base; death toll at 210

Kerala floods: First commercial flight lands at Kochi naval base; death toll at 210

The Alliance Air flight took off from Bengaluru and landed at INS Garuda, a naval air station. 

Aug 20, 2018, 09:37 AM IST
Kerala rains: Death toll rises to 26; third red alert issued, 24 dam shutters opened

Kerala rains: Death toll rises to 26; third red alert issued, 24 dam shutters opened

In an unprecedented development, shutters of 24 dams in different parts of the state have been opened.

Aug 10, 2018, 07:00 AM IST
At least 20 dead in Kerala due to flooding, landslides triggered by incessant rains

At least 20 dead in Kerala due to flooding, landslides triggered by incessant rains

Idukki district remained the worst hit with maximum 10 deaths.

Aug 09, 2018, 13:11 PM IST
Viral video: Baby elephant's day out at Kerala's Munnar town

Viral video: Baby elephant's day out at Kerala's Munnar town

A wild elephant calf, which got separated from its calf, walked into the Munnar town on the outskirts of Idukki district of Kerala. 

May 18, 2018, 19:29 PM IST
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