Adv. O. J. Janeesh | |
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| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | V. R. Sunil Kumar |
| Constituency | Kodungallur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | O. J. Janeesh 1989 (age 36–37) Mala, Thrissur district, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Parent(s) |
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| Education | BBA, LLB (Government Law College, Thrissur) |
| Occupation | Advocate, Politician |
Adv. O. J. Janeesh (born 1989) is an Indian politician and lawyer currently serving as the member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for the Kodungallur constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.[1][2] A member of the Indian National Congress, he was elected in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, unseating the incumbent representative from the CPI.[3][4]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
O. J. Janeesh was born to Janaranjanan in the Thrissur district of Kerala.[5] He completed his secondary education and later pursued a career in law. He graduated with a BBA;LL.B (Honours) double degree from the Government Law College, Thrissur, affiliated with the University of Calicut, in 2019.[6][7] Before his entry into the state legislature, he practiced as an advocate.
Political career[edit | edit source]
Janeesh rose to prominence through his involvement with the youth wing of the Congress party. In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, he was selected as the candidate for the Kodungallur seat, which had been held by the LDF since 2016.[8]
In a result characterized as a significant shift in the region's political landscape, he polled 65,162 votes, defeating the incumbent V. R. Sunil Kumar of the Communist Party of India (CPI) by a margin of 8,308 votes.[9] Following the results, political analysts noted the decrease in the LDF vote share in what was previously considered a stable constituency.[10]
Election results[edit | edit source]
2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election[edit | edit source]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI | V. R. Sunil Kumar | 56,854 | |||
| INC | O.J Janeesh | 65,162 | |||
| BJP | Dr. Varghese George | 23,933 | |||
| AAP | Dr. K. M. Francis Roy | 447 | |||
| BSP | Ravi A. K. | 488 | |||
| Independent | Nandgopan Vellathadi | 284 | |||
| NOTA | None of the above | 744 | |||
| Margin of victory | 8308 | 5.66% | |||
| INC gain from CPI hold | Swing | ||||
| Turnout | 147912 | ||||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kodungallur (Kerala) Assembly Election Result 2026: Adv. O J Janeesh of INC Wins". The Indian Express. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kerala elections 2026: Full list of winners from Thrissur District". The Hindu. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "O J Janeesh of Congress wins Kodungallur by 8,308 votes". The Times of India. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kodungallur Election Result Highlights: Adv. O J Janeesh wins for Congress". News18. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Candidate Affidavit: Adv. O J Janeesh". Election Commission of India. 23 March 2026.
- ↑ "Adv. O J Janeesh (Indian National Congress): Constituency - Kodungallur (Thrissur) - Affidavit Information". Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Adv. O J Janeesh, KODUNGALLUR constituency, INC: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kodungallur shifts to UDF: Adv. O J Janeesh secures victory". Mathrubhumi. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kodungallur Election Results 2026 Highlights: INC holds Kodungallur O.J Janeesh wins with 65162 votes". Business Today. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "LDF loses Kodungallur; CPI analyzes vote share dip". Deshabhimani. 6 May 2026.