Roy Kooruvelil Paulose | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Roshy Augustine |
| Constituency | Idukki |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession | Politician |
Roy K. Paulose is an Indian politician from Kerala and a member of the Indian National Congress. He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from the Idukki Assembly constituency in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.
Political career[edit | edit source]
Roy K. Paulose contested the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election from Idukki constituency as a candidate of the Indian National Congress, part of the United Democratic Front (UDF).
He won the election by defeating Roshy Augustine of Kerala Congress (M) by a margin of 23,822 votes.[1][2][3]
His victory was part of a wider electoral shift in Kerala in 2026, in which several leaders of Kerala Congress (M), including Roshy Augustine, were defeated.[4]
Electoral performance[edit | edit source]
2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election[edit | edit source]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Congress | Roy K. Paulose | 70,562 | +23,822 |
| Kerala Congress (M) | Roshy Augustine | 46,740 | −23,822 |
| Bharath Dharma Jana Sena | Adv. Pratheesh Prabha | 9,410 | −61,152 |
| Bahujan Samaj Party | Shijo Antony | 977 | −69,585 |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 758 | −69,804 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Idukki Election Result 2026". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Idukki Assembly Election Result 2026 Live Updates". India Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Idukki Election Result 2026: Roy K Paulose wins". The Indian Express. 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "A sour nought in Kerala Congress(M)'s history". The Times of India. 5 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Roy K. Paulose Candidate Profile". MyNeta. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- "Roy K. Paulose - Candidate Details". India TV. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- "Roy K. Paulose - Election Profile". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2026.