P. K. Praveen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2026 | |
| Constituency | Kuthuparamba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 (age 55–56) |
| Political party | Rashtriya Janata Party |
| Parent(s) |
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| Education | Post Graduate |
| Occupation | Businessman |
P. K. Praveen (born 1970) is an Indian politician from the Rashtriya Janata Party (RJD), currently serving as the MLA for Kuthuparamba.[1][2]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
P. K. Praveen is the son of K. P. Divakaran. He completed his post-graduation and has been active in business and local social welfare activities in Kannur district.[3][4]
Political career[edit | edit source]
In a historic turn for the RJD in Kerala, Praveen won the Kuthuparamba seat as an LDF candidate in 2026.[5] He defeated the IUML candidate in one of the closest contests in the state, securing the first assembly representation for his party in Kerala.[6][7] His victory was celebrated as a significant breakthrough for the RJD's expansion into South India.[8][9]
Election results[edit | edit source]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJD | P. K. Praveen | 70,448 | 43.03 |
| IUML | Jayanthi Rajan | 69,162 | 42.25 |
| BJP | Adv. Shijilal | 22,195 | 13.56 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Live: Kuthuparamba Election Results 2026". NDTV.
- ↑ "LDF candidate wins Kuthuparamba". The Hindu. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Affidavit: P. K. Praveen". ADR.
- ↑ "Praveen wins for LDF". Malayala Manorama. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "RJD scripts history in Kerala". The Indian Express. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "RJD wins a seat in Kerala". Times of India.
- ↑ "RJD opens account in assembly". Mathrubhumi. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "P. K. Praveen wins". News18 Kerala. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kuthuparamba: Praveen wins by 1.2k votes". Asianet News. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Results 2026 - Kuthuparamba". ECI.