Reji Cheriyan | |
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| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas K. Thomas |
| Constituency | Kuttanad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Reji Cheriyan 1968 (age 57–58) Alappuzha district, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Kerala Congress |
| Parent(s) |
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| Occupation | Politician, Businessman |
Reji Cheriyan (born 1968) is an Indian politician representing the Kuttanad constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He was elected in May 2026, defeating the incumbent representative in a closely contested election.[1]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Reji Cheriyan has been an active participant in the political landscape of Alappuzha district. In the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, he was nominated by the Kerala Congress to contest from Kuttanad. His campaign focused on agricultural welfare, particularly the challenges faced by paddy farmers in the region, and water management infrastructure.[citation needed]
In the final tally, Cheriyan secured a victory by a margin of 8,422 votes over his nearest rival, Thomas K. Thomas of the NCP-SP.[2]
Election results[edit | edit source]
2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election[edit | edit source]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala Congress | Reji Cheriyan | 62,415 | 46.12 | +10.45 | |
| NCP-SP | Thomas K. Thomas | 53,993 | 39.90 | -5.72 | |
| BDJS | Santhosh Shanthiram | 14,821 | 10.95 | -2.10 | |
| Margin of victory | 8,422 | 6.22 | |||
| Total valid votes | 1,35,329 | ||||
| Kerala Congress gain from NCP | Swing | +8.08 | |||
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Reji Cheriyan(Kerala Congress):Constituency- KUTTANAD(ALAPPUZHA) - Affidavit Information". Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Election Commission of India Results: Kuttanad Constituency 2026". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 6 May 2026.