Tony Chammany | |
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| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | K. N. Unnikrishnan |
| Constituency | Vypen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tony Chammany 1969 (age 56–57) Kochi, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Parent(s) |
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| Education | Graduate |
| Occupation | Politician, Social Worker |
Tony Chammany (born 1969) is an Indian politician serving as the member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for the Vypen constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.[1] A leader of the Indian National Congress, he was elected in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, wresting the seat from the LDF.[2] He previously served as the mayor of the Kochi Municipal Corporation from 2010 to 2015.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Tony Chammany was born to Thomas in Kochi, Ernakulam district In a Latin Catholic Family.[3] He has been a long-time political activist, rising through the ranks of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and the Indian Youth Congress. He is a graduate and has been a prominent face of the Congress party in Kochi's urban and coastal politics for over two decades.[4][5]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Chammany's political career is highlighted by his tenure as the mayor of Kochi (2010–2015), during which he oversaw significant infrastructure projects, including the initial phases of the Kochi Metro. After a narrow defeat in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election in the Kochi constituency, he continued his organizational work within the party.[2]
In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, he was fielded from the Vypen constituency. In a result that marked a major gain for the UDF in Ernakulam district, Chammany polled 66,112 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Adv. M. B. Shyni of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), by a margin of 15,648 votes.[6][7]
Election results[edit | edit source]
2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election[edit | edit source]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Tony Chammany | 66,112 | 49.52 | +15.22 | |
| CPI(M) | Adv. M. B. Shyni | 50,464 | 37.80 | -11.04 | |
| Twenty20 | Anitha Thomas | 14,210 | 10.64 | - | |
| AAP | Mohandas | 1,220 | 0.91 | - | |
| Margin of victory | 15,648 | 11.72 | |||
| Total valid votes | 1,33,512 | ||||
| INC gain from CPI(M) | Swing | +13.13 | |||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Vypen (Kerala) Assembly Election Result 2026: Tony Chammany of INC Wins". The Indian Express. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Vypin Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Tony Chammany of Congress wins Vypen by 15,648 votes". The Times of India. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Candidate Affidavit: Tony Chammany". Election Commission of India. 22 March 2026.
- ↑ "Tony Chammany (Indian National Congress): Constituency - VYPEN (ERNAKULAM) - Affidavit Information". Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Tony Chammany, VYPEN constituency, INC, Kerala Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Vypen Election Results 2026 Highlights: Tony Chammany of INC wins Vypen with 66,112 votes". Business Today. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May-2026 - Vypen (S1179)". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.