Muvattupuzha is assembly constituency number 86 in Kerala, in Ernakulam district, and one of the segments of the Idukki Lok Sabha seat. In the 2026 election Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan of the Indian National Congress won with 60.7% of the vote, 42,829 votes ahead of N Arun (CPI).
- 01Dr. Mathew KuzhalnadanINC89,91460.70%
- 02N ArunCPI47,08531.79%
- 03Sunny KadoothazheTTPty9,8406.64%
- 04Babu MathewSDPI6090.41%
- NOTA · 683 (0.46%)
Margin 42,829 votes · 28.91% of valid votes
All 4 candidates, ranked by votes. Vote share is of the 1,48,131 valid votes, NOTA included.
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Mathew KuzhalnadanMale · 48 yrs | INC | 89,914 | 60.70% |
| 2 | N ArunMale · 41 yrs | CPI | 47,085 | 31.79% |
| 3 | Sunny KadoothazheMale · 54 yrs | TTPty | 9,840 | 6.64% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 683 | 0.46% |
| 4 | Babu MathewMale · 66 yrs | SDPI | 609 | 0.41% |
INC held the seat: it also won in 2021.
General elections since the 2008 delimitation. Results from before the current boundaries are not compared.
Muvattupuzha result 2021
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan | INC | 64,425 | 44.63% |
| 2 | Eldho Abraham | CPI | 58,264 | 40.36% |
| 3 | Adv. C.N. Prakash | TTPty | 13,535 | 9.38% |
| 4 | Jiji Joseph | BJP | 7,527 | 5.21% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 427 | 0.30% |
| 5 | C. K. Thampi | SUCI | 176 | 0.12% |
Muvattupuzha result 2016
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eldho Abraham | CPI | 70,269 | 49.27% |
| 2 | Joseph Vazhackan | INC | 60,894 | 42.70% |
| 3 | Adv. P J Thomas | BJP | 9,759 | 6.84% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 635 | 0.45% |
| 4 | P K Aboobackar Thangal (khamarudheen Thangal) | PDP | 512 | 0.36% |
| 5 | P P Moideenkunju | SDPI | 426 | 0.30% |
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| 6 | Justin T D | Independent | 121 | 0.08% |
Muvattupuzha result 2011
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Vazhackkan | INC | 58,012 | 49.90% |
| 2 | Babu Paul | CPI | 52,849 | 45.46% |
| 3 | Jiji Joseph | BJP | 4,367 | 3.76% |
| 4 | Biju Sreedharan | Independent | 546 | 0.47% |
| 5 | Boby Kalloor | BSP | 487 | 0.42% |
Muvattupuzha outlined in orange among the other Kerala seats, coloured by the party that won each in 2026. Click any seat to open its page.
Other seats in Ernakulam district
- Perumbavoor
- Angamaly
- Aluva
- Kalamassery
- Paravur
- Vypen
- Kochi
- Thripunithura
- Eranakulam
- Thrikkakara
- Kunnathunad
- Piravom
Boundaries are approximate (DataMeet, from ECI polling-station maps) and are for orientation only.
Muvattupuzha is one of the assembly segments of Idukki. These are the EVM votes counted in this segment for the leading Idukki candidates.
- Adv. Dean KuriakoseINC69,981 55.2%
- Adv. Joice GeorgeCPI(M)42,361 33.4%
- Adv. Sangeetha ViswanathanBDJS13,248 10.5%
- Adv. Russel JoyBSP564 0.4%
- Jomon JohnIndependent306 0.2%
In the assembly election INC won this seat. In the Lok Sabha vote, INC led here by 27,620 EVM votes.
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Answers use the official Election Commission of India results for Muvattupuzha.
Who won the Muvattupuzha assembly seat in 2026?
Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan of the Indian National Congress (INC) won Muvattupuzha in the 2026 Kerala assembly election with 89,914 votes, which was 60.70% of the valid votes polled.
What was the victory margin in Muvattupuzha?
The margin was 42,829 votes (28.91% of valid votes). The runner-up was N Arun of the Communist Party of India with 47,085 votes.
What was the voter turnout in Muvattupuzha in 2026?
Turnout was 79.63%: 1,48,397 of 1,86,350 registered electors voted, across 203 polling stations. That is 3.8 points higher than in 2021.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Muvattupuzha part of?
Muvattupuzha is an assembly segment of the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Adv. Dean Kuriakose got the most EVM votes in this segment.
Is Muvattupuzha a reserved constituency?
No. Muvattupuzha is a general (unreserved) seat, so any eligible candidate can contest.
When is the next assembly election in Muvattupuzha?
The Kerala assembly elected in 2026 completes its five-year term in 2031, so the next general election is due by then unless the assembly is dissolved early. The Election Commission of India announces the exact schedule.
Source: Election Commission of India, statistical reports for the Kerala assembly elections of 2026 and 2021 and 2016 and 2011 (2026 report) — detailed results and constituency data summary. Lok Sabha figures: ECI 2024 report 34, assembly segment details. Vote share is of valid votes including NOTA. Party names as listed by ECI. Candidate names are shown as filed; spelling follows ECI.
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