Roy Kooruvelil Paulose | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Roshy Augustine |
| Constituency | Idukki |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession | Politician |
Roy K. Paulose is an Indian politician from Kerala and a member of the Indian National Congress. He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Idukki Assembly constituency in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.
Political career
Roy K. Paulose contested the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election from Idukki constituency as a candidate of the Indian National Congress, part of the United Democratic Front (UDF).
He won the election by defeating Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) by a margin of 23,822 votes.[1][2][3]
His victory was part of a wider electoral shift in Kerala in 2026, in which several leaders of Kerala Congress (M), including Roshy Augustine, were defeated.[4]
Electoral performance
2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Congress | Roy K. Paulose | 70,562 | +23,822 |
| Kerala Congress (M) | Roshy Augustine | 46,740 | −23,822 |
| Bharath Dharma Jana Sena | Adv. Pratheesh Prabha | 9,410 | −61,152 |
| Bahujan Samaj Party | Shijo Antony | 977 | −69,585 |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 758 | −69,804 |
References
- ↑ "Idukki Election Result 2026". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Idukki Assembly Election Result 2026 Live Updates". India Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Idukki Election Result 2026: Roy K Paulose wins". The Indian Express. 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "A sour nought in Kerala Congress(M)'s history". The Times of India. 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
External links
- "Roy K. Paulose Candidate Profile". MyNeta. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- "Roy K. Paulose - Candidate Details". India TV. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- "Roy K. Paulose - Election Profile". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2026.