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Palakkad Lok Sabha Elections

Palakkad is one of the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies of Kerala. The seat will go to polls on April 23, in the third of the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections.

The Palakkad constituency is politically prominent as it has remained a vote-bank of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) since the years of its growth, although the Congress won some of the general elections.

The current sitting member of parliament of the Palakkad constituency is MB Rajesh of CPM. He has been representing the constituency since 2009.

The Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency is composed of seven assembly segments -- Kongad, Mannarkkad, Malampuzha, Palghat, Ottapalam, Shoranur and Pattambi. Out of the seven assembly segments, Kongad is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes.

NN Krishnadas is the most popular political leader in this constituency, representing the CPI(M) as an MP four terms in a row, from 1996-2004.

For the upcoming elections, CPI(M) has renominated MB Rajesh from the seat.

CPI(M): MB Rajesh
Congress: VK Sreekantan
BJP: C Krishnakumar
SDPI: Tulasidaran Pallikal
SUCI: TBA

Lok Sabha election 2019 will be held across the country in seven phases beginning April 11. The results would be declared on May 23.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
V K Sreekandan INC

Won

399274
M B Rajesh CPI(M)

Lost

387637
Krishnakumar C BJP

Lost

218556
Nota NOTA

Lost

6665
Thulaseedharan Pallickal SDPI

Lost

5749
C Chandran IND

Lost

2624
Hari Arumbil BSP

Lost

2408
Rajesh Palolam IND

Lost

2234
Rajesh S/O Mani IND

Lost

2128
Balakrishnan IND

Lost

975

Palakkad News

RSS worker hacked to death in Kerala, BJP blames SDPI

RSS worker hacked to death in Kerala, BJP blames SDPI

An RSS worker was hacked to death by a gang here on Saturday afternoon, reports PTI.

Apr 16, 2022, 17:28 PM IST
Railways refuse to reduce speed of trains to prevent elephant deaths, says not viable

Railways refuse to reduce speed of trains to prevent elephant deaths, says not viable

The counsel for the Railways reducing the speed of trains between Palakkad and Podanur below the least permissible limit may endanger the safety of passengers who are travelling, especially at night

Mar 18, 2022, 11:57 AM IST
Man trapped on mountain face in Kerala's Palakkad for nearly 2 days rescued by Indian Army

Man trapped on mountain face in Kerala's Palakkad for nearly 2 days rescued by Indian Army

The man named Babu from Malampuzha was trapped in the pocket of a steep hill since Monday and several attempts, including one by a Coast Guard helicopter, were already made to rescue him.

Feb 09, 2022, 10:29 AM IST
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan's office gets raided by Enforcement Directorate

Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan's office gets raided by Enforcement Directorate

According to sources, the raid conducted by the ED at Unni Mukundan's property in Palakkad was to ascertain the source of funding of his latest film 'Meppadiyan'. Mukundan, who plays the lead role in

Jan 04, 2022, 20:08 PM IST
'No sir, no madam in this village': Kerala panchayat bans honorifics

'No sir, no madam in this village': Kerala panchayat bans honorifics

After banning the salutations, the civic body displayed a notice outside the office telling people that if they are denied any service for not using the honorifics, they can lodge a complaint

Sep 02, 2021, 13:38 PM 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
#JusticeForVinayaki: Story behind the pregnant elephant's killing in Kerala's Palakkad

#JusticeForVinayaki: Story behind the pregnant elephant's killing in Kerala's Palakkad

Amid growing public outrage over a pregnant elephant’s death in Kerala’s Palakkad after she was fed with pineapple filled with firecrackers, the Zee News team arrived at the spot to unlock the

Jun 06, 2020, 00:32 AM IST
Accused arrested in pregnant elephant's death in Kerala's Palakkad; police intensify probe

Accused arrested in pregnant elephant's death in Kerala's Palakkad; police intensify probe

Kerala Forest Minister K Raju confirmed the report and stated that more people are reportedly involved in the crime and the process to arrest all the accused is underway.

Jun 05, 2020, 14:12 PM IST
Kerala Police registers case after anti-India posters surfaced in Kannur and Palakkad

Kerala Police registers case after anti-India posters surfaced in Kannur and Palakkad

The posters have allegedly been put up by the Students Federation of India (SFI). However, the SFI has distanced itself from the poster and has condemned the incident.

Mar 01, 2020, 17:20 PM IST
Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency of Kerala: Full list of candidates, polling dates

Palakkad 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 Palakkad Lok Sabha Constituency of Kerala. 

Apr 15, 2019, 17:28 PM IST
Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency

Palakkad Lok Sabha constituency

For the upcoming elections, CPI(M) has renominated MB Rajesh from the seat. 

Apr 10, 2019, 18:22 PM IST
Venomous snake found in passenger's bag at Kochi airport

Venomous snake found in passenger's bag at Kochi airport

The CISF personnel identified the reptile as an Indian Krait, a venomous species.

Nov 12, 2018, 18:22 PM IST
Shutters of Malampuzha dam opened as heavy rainfall predicted in Kerala, red alert issued

Shutters of Malampuzha dam opened as heavy rainfall predicted in Kerala, red alert issued

 Four shutters of Malampuzha dam have been opened by 9 cm each.

Oct 04, 2018, 16:04 PM IST
Man accused of theft tied up, beaten and killed in Kerala while mob takes selfies

Man accused of theft tied up, beaten and killed in Kerala while mob takes selfies

As per the photographs going viral on social media, the man can be seen tied up, while people around him can be seen standing next to him and clicking pictures, smiling for the camera.

Feb 23, 2018, 11:27 AM IST
Elderly couple found murdered in Kerala

Elderly couple found murdered in Kerala

While Swaminathan (72) was found stabbed to death, his wife Premakumari (65) had been suffocated using a pillow.

Sep 13, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
Oommen Chandy government decision to accept land tax scraped

Oommen Chandy government decision to accept land tax scraped

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan following a recommendation by a ministerial sub committee.

Sep 13, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
Palakkad Collector, who barred Mohan Bhagwat from hoisting national flag, transferred

Palakkad Collector, who barred Mohan Bhagwat from hoisting national flag, transferred

Defying the CPI (M)-led government in Kerala, Mohan Bhagwat hoisted the tricolour on August 15 at the Karnakayamman Higher Secondary School.

Aug 17, 2017, 13:38 PM IST

RSS flays Kerala bid to prevent Mohan Bhagwat from hoisting flag

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has condemned the CPI (M)-led Kerala government`s orders to prevent its chief Mohan Bhagwat from unfurling the national flag at a school in Palakkad district of

Aug 15, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

Mahout dies after angry jumbo hurls stone at him

In a fit of rage, an elephant, which was taken for a temple festival to Palakkad district, hurled a stone at its mahout, causing serious head injuries and subsequent death.

May 03, 2017, 18:27 PM IST
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