Alathur (SC) election results 2024 live updates: CPM's K Radhakrishnan wins

NEW DELHI: Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate K Radhakrishnan won Kerala's Alathur (SC) Lok Sabha constituency.

The Alathur (SC) Lok Sabha constituency went to polls on April 26 during the second phase of Lok Sabha 2024 along with other constituencies in Kerala. The polling percentage was 73.42. Encompassing parts of the Palakkad district, this parliamentary seat reflects Kerala's rich socio-political mosaic.

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Alathur, a constituency dominated by farmers, spans Palakkad and Thrissur districts. It was carved out of the Ottapalam Lok Sabha constituency, which had elected former President K.R. Narayanan in 1984, 1989, and 1991.


Alathur attracted early attention in the electoral battle with the early presence of Minister for Welfare of SC/ST and Backward Classes, KRadhakrishnan. As the sole State Minister in the fray in Kerala, Radhakrishnan poses a challenge to UDF's incumbent MP Ramya Haridas, who is vying for a second term in this reserved constituency.


In the 2019 parliamentary elections, Congress candidate Ramya Haridas emerged victorious, securing 5,33,815 (52.37%) votes, while CPM candidate Dr PK Biju secured 3,74,847 (36.77%) votes. With a voter turnout of 80.42% in 2019,


In 2014, PK Biju of CPM won. He was a candidate of the LDF, securing 4,11,310 votes. The second position was held by Congress candidate Sheeba who received 3,74,496 votes. Alathur (SC) continues to play a crucial role in Kerala's political narrative.


Key candidates in the 2024 elections include CPM's K Radhakrishnan and Congress's Ramya Haridas, aiming for a comeback. The intense competition between these two well-established parties highlights Alathur (SC)'s significance in Kerala's evolving political landscape.


Historically, Alathur (SC) has witnessed a tug-of-war between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) alliances. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) and the Indian National Congress have exchanged victories over the years, with notable leaders such as MB Rajesh (CPM) making their mark in the region's political landscape.


Demographically, the constituency mirrors Kerala's diverse fabric, comprising Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities. Hindu voters form the majority with 75.3%, followed by significant Muslim 15.8% and Christian populations 8.9%. Additionally, the constituency is reserved for Scheduled Castes, ensuring representation for this group in the electoral process. SC’s and ST’s are 15.4% and 0.9% of the total population The constituency includes the following assembly segments: Tarur, Chittur, Nemmara, Alathur, Chelakkara, Kunnamkulam, and Wadakkanchery. Total Voters of Alathur(SC) parliament seat as on 2019 Parliament Election – 1259002 .

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The constituency's literacy rate stands at an impressive 82.3%, reflecting its commitment to education and intellectual empowerment.

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