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Wayanad Lok Sabha Elections

A Congress stronghold, the Lok Sabha constituency of Wayanad is a recently-formed parliamentary seat in the southern state of Kerala. It was formed after the delimitation of constituencies in 2008.

Wayanad has grabbed national attention after Congress party president Rahul Gandhi decided to contest from this seat.

Rahul Gandhi is now leading in Wayanad by a gigantic margin of over 8 lakh votes against his nearest rival CPIs P P Suneer. Gandhi is contesting a second seat from the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency nestled in the Western Ghats, besides his traditional bastion of Amethi, where he is trailing by over 13,000 votes against BJP's Smriti Irani.

The Congress chief is currently the Lok Sabha member from Amethi.

Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency (Constituency no 4) is composed of seven assembly segments including Balusseri (SC), Elathur, Kozhikode, North Mananthavady (ST), Sulthan Bathery (ST), Kalpetta, Thiruvambady, Eranad, Nilambur and Wandoor (SC).

It is famous for its lush green cover, wildlife and is a major tourist spot in the state.

The election here will be conducted on April 23, 2019, as per the Phase III schedule announced by the ECI.

MI Shanavas of the INC had won from this seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. The seat held by Shanavas has been lying vacant since his death in 2018.

He received 377035 votes and defeated Sathyan Mokeri of the CPI.

On April 4, Congress president Rahul Gandhi filed nomination for his second seat of Wayanad in Kerala.

He was accompanied by his sister and party in-charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

As of now, he is contesting from Wayanad in addition to his traditional stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

Meanwhile, CPI's PP Suneer, who was the former district secretary of the party in Malappuram, has been nominated as the Left party candidate in Wayanad.

The Lok Sabha elections 2019 will be held between April 11 and May 19. Of the seven phases, Kerala will vote during the third phase on April 23.

The polling is scheduled to happen in 115 Lok Sabha constituencies of 14 states during the third phase.

The counting of votes will be held and results will be declared on May 23.

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Candidates	Party	Status	Votes
Rahul Gandhi	INC	Won	706367
P.P. Suneer	CPI	Lost	274597
Thushar Vellappally	BDJS	Lost	78816
Babu Mani	SDPI	Lost	5426
Shijo M Varghese	IND	Lost	4111
Mujeeb Rahman	IND	Lost	2692
Mohamed P K	BSP	Lost	2691
Rahul Gandhi K E S/O Valsamma	IND	Lost	2196
Siby Vayalil	IND	Lost	2164
Nota	NOTA	Lost	2155
Biju Kakkathode	IND	Lost	2090
Dr. K Padmarajan	IND	Lost	1887
Usha K	CPI(ML)(R)	Lost	1424
Adv. Sreejith P R	IND	Lost	1208
Praveen K P	IND	Lost	1102
Raghul Gandhi K S/O Krishnan P	AIMK	Lost	845
Sebastian Wayanad	IND	Lost	550
John P P	SDC	Lost	544
Thrissur Nazeer	IND	Lost	523
Narukara Gopi	IND	Lost	489
K M Sivaprasad Gandhi	IGP	Lost	320

Wayanad News

Rahul Gandhi Retains Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Seat; Priyanka Gandhi To Contest From Wayanad In Kerala

Rahul Gandhi won from the Wayanad seat for the second time this year. Now, Priyanka Gandhi will contest Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll while Rahul will retain Rae Bareli.

Jun 17, 2024, 19:10 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Analysing Rahul Gandhi's Dilemma Of Keeping Wayanad Or Rae Bareli LS Seat

In today's DNA, Zee News' Saurabh Raaj Jain analysed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's dilemma of whether to retain Wayanad or Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat and who will replace him.

Jun 12, 2024, 23:22 PM IST

'He Should Contest From 4-5 Seats': BJP's Piyush Goyal Says Rahul Gandhi Losing From Wayanad, Has No Chance In Amethi

Giving a piece of advice to the Gandhi scion, Goyal said that Rahul should consider contesting from 4-5 other seats, including the North Mumbai seat, because he is set to face defeat in Wayanad this

Apr 27, 2024, 18:00 PM IST

Big Setback For Congress In Wayanad After District Gen Secy PM Sudhakaran Joins BJP

Former Congress district committee general secretary PM Sudhakaran joined BJP ahead of polls in Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency

Apr 21, 2024, 16:31 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Launches Poll Drive In Wayanad; EC Searches Congress Leader's Chopper In Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi addressed the public gathering in Kerala's Wayanad during a roadshow. PM Modi is also in the state campaigning for the BJP.

Apr 15, 2024, 13:41 PM IST

'UP Mein Izzat Bachana Mushkil Ho Gaya...' PM Modi Claims Rahul Gandhi Is In 'Secret Alliance With Anti-Nationals' In Wayanad

PM Narendra Modi warned the people to beware of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF). He said the Congress party, which labels the Left as ‘terrorists’ in Kerala but

Apr 15, 2024, 13:26 PM IST

'Who is Tipu Sultan?': Kerala BJP Chief Promises To Rename Sultan Bathery Town If He Wins Election, Sparks Row

K Surendran says that renaming Sultan Bathery to Ganapativattam would not only honour its historical roots but also pay homage to those who valiantly opposed Tipu Sultan's aggression.

Apr 11, 2024, 16:08 PM IST

Check How Much Rahul Gandhi Earned Every Year Since Modi Came To Power In 2014

The affidavit reveals that the present market worth of Rahul Gandhi's personally acquired immovable assets stands at Rs 9,04,89,000, while the value of inherited assets is assessed at Rs 2,10,13,598.

Apr 04, 2024, 18:21 PM IST

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Vs CPI's Annie Raja: Know Who Is Richer?

Rahul Gandhi, while filing his nomination in Kerala's Wayanad, has revealed assets worth Rs 20 crore and is richer than his CPI rival Annie Raja.

Apr 04, 2024, 12:01 PM IST

Wayanad Set For High-Profile Clash? Congress's Rahul Gandhi To Face CPI's Annie Raja

Political observers speculate that neither the CPI nor the Congress likely consulted each other before finalizing their respective candidates for Wayanad seat for Lok Sabha Polls.

Mar 08, 2024, 23:53 PM IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Left's Wayanad Bid Throws Another Challenge For Rahul Gandhi, Congress-Led INDI Alliance

Rahul Gandhi and Congress need to think, they say that their fight is against BJP. In Kerala, if you come and fight against Left, what message are you giving, asked CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat.

Feb 27, 2024, 13:22 PM IST

'Glad That Congress Has Accepted 'Amethi' Challenge' For Rahul Gandhi: Smriti Irani

Irani had challenged Rahul to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi without going to Wayanad - his current Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala.

Feb 20, 2024, 20:44 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi To Contest 2024 Lok Sabha Polls From Telangana? Here's Why Congress May Take This Decision

Political pundits say that Congress might lose its lone Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 polls. Sonia Gandhi won the Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh in 2019 but as per experts, the seat

Feb 06, 2024, 13:09 PM IST

'BJP Can Disqualify Me 50 Times, But...': Rahul Gandhi's Fresh Salvo At Centre In Wayanad

Speaking in a public meeting at Kerala's Wayanad, his first visit after his Lok Sabha membership was restored, Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Narendra Modi and accused him of not addressing the problem of

Aug 13, 2023, 06:32 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi Leaves For Wayanad First Time After Being Reinstated As Lok Sabha MP

Lok Sabha Secretariat on Monday restored the membership of Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court on August 4 stayed his conviction in the ‘Modi’ surname remark case

Aug 12, 2023, 07:26 AM IST

'Wayanad Will Suffer Same Fate As Amethi If...': Smriti Irani's Dig At Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was the MP from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency before his conviction and sentencing for two years in a criminal defamation case.

May 23, 2023, 13:15 PM IST

In Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi Hits Out At BJP For Taking Away His MP 'Tag'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday addressed a public meeting in Kerala's Wayanad where he arrived for the first time after his disqualification as an MP.

Apr 11, 2023, 18:27 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Wayanad On Tuesday, First Time Since Being Disqualified As MP

Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha last month after a Surat court found him guilty in a defamation case.

Apr 10, 2023, 21:59 PM IST

Congress To Observe 'Black Day' In Wayanad To Protest Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification

This comes after Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as an MP after the Surat court on Thursday, sentenced Gandhi to two years imprisonment in a defamation case.

Mar 25, 2023, 10:26 AM IST

African swine fever reported in Kerala's Wayanad; state government on vigil

"African swine fever has been confirmed in pigs present at Mananthavady area in Wayanad district. The disease was confirmed by the ICAR`s National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD

Jul 23, 2022, 06:59 AM IST