Vinu Job Kuzhimannil | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Job Maichil |
| Constituency | Changanassery |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Kerala Congress |
| Alma mater | St. Berchmans College |
Vinu Job Kuzhimannil (born c. 1968) is an Indian politician from Kerala and a member of the Kerala Congress. He represents the Changanassery Assembly constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, having been elected in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Vinu Job Kuzhimannil was born in Nalukodi, Paippad, in the Kottayam district of Kerala. He is the son of Job Kuzhimannil. He completed his schooling locally and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from St. Berchmans College (S.B. College), Changanassery, under Mahatma Gandhi University.[1]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Prior to his election to the state assembly, Vinu Job served as a member of the Kottayam District Panchayat, representing the Thrickodithanam division. He is associated with the Kerala Congress, a constituent of the United Democratic Front (UDF).
In the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, he contested from the Changanassery Assembly constituency and defeated the incumbent MLA, Adv. Job Maichil of Kerala Congress (M), by a margin of 8,368 votes.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
His campaign focused on issues such as rubber farmers' welfare, youth employment, and infrastructure development in the Pamba basin region.[3]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Vinu Job Kuzhimannil is a resident of Payippad in Kottayam district. He is married, and his spouse is a Higher Secondary School teacher.
Electoral performance[edit | edit source]
2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election[edit | edit source]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background-color:#CC6600;" width=0.3em | | Kerala Congress | Vinu Job Kuzhimannil | 55,991 | 46.2% | +8,368 |
| style="background-color:#CC9900;" width=0.3em | | Kerala Congress (M) | Adv. Job Maichil | 47,623 | 39.3% | −8,368 |
| style="background-color:#FF9933;" width=0.3em | | Bharatiya Janata Party | B. Radhakrishna Menon | 14,803 | 12.2% | −41,188 |
| Others | 2,733 | 2.3% | — | |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Vinu Job Kuzhimannil (Kerala Congress)". MyNeta. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May-2026". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Changanassery Election Result 2026". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Changanassery Election Result 2026 – Full Details". Business Today. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Vinu Job Kuzhimannil Candidate Profile". News18. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Vinu Job Kuzhimannil". India TV. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Candidate Profile - Kerala 2026". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Vinu Job Kuzhimannil Candidate Profile". MyNeta. Retrieved 5 May 2026.