Sandeep Varier | |
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സന്ദീപ് വാര്യർ | |
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| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | M. Rajagopalan |
| Constituency | Thrikaripur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982 (age 43–44) Palakkad, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Sheeja Sandeep |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Politician, Social Activist |
Sandeep Varier (born c. 1982) is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress. He currently serves as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Thrikaripur constituency in the Kasaragod district.[1]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Sandeep Varier began his political career with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala, where he served as a State Spokesperson and was a prominent face in television debates. In late 2024, Varier resigned from the BJP and joined the Indian National Congress, citing ideological differences with the state leadership. He became a prominent and popular leader within the Congress party.
2026 Assembly Election[edit | edit source]
In the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, the UDF fielded Varier from the Thrikaripur seat. Varier secured a historic victory, defeating his nearest rival, Dr. V. P. P. Mustafa of the CPI(M), by a margin of 4,431 votes.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| style="background-color:#19AAED;" width=0.3em | | Indian National Congress | Sandeep Varier | 83,109 | +4,431 |
| style="background-color:#FF0000;" width=0.3em | | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | Dr. V. P. P. Musthafa | 78,678 | −4,431 |
| style="background-color:Template:Twenty20 Party/meta/color;" width=0.3em | | Twenty20 Party | Ravi Kulangara | 7,837 | −75,272 |
| style="background-color:#DDDDDD;" width=0.3em | | Independent | Sandeep Elatt | 258 | −82,851 |
| style="background-color:#DDDDDD;" width=0.3em | | Independent | Musthafa P. P. (S/o Nafeesa P. P.) | 169 | −82,940 |
| style="background-color:#DDDDDD;" width=0.3em | | Independent | Musthafa V. P. (S/o Muhammed) | 143 | −82,966 |
| style="background-color:#FFFFFF;" width=0.3em | | NOTA | None of the Above | 710 | −82,399 |
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Varier is a resident of Palakkad but moved his political base to North Malabar following his candidacy in Thrikkarippur. According to his electoral affidavit, he is involved in agriculture and social work.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Hindu Bureau (4 May 2026). "Kerala Assembly poll results: UDF reclaims Thrikkarippur seat after six decades as Sandeep Varier wins". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Thrikaripur election results 2026: Congress' Sandeep Varier wins by 4,431 votes against CPI(M)'s Dr. V P P Mustafa". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May-2026 - Thrikkarippur". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sandeep Varier (INC): Constituency- TRIKARIPUR (KASARGOD)". MyNeta. Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 5 May 2026.