Adv. Sumesh Achuthan | |
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| Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly Chittur | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | K. Krishnankutty |
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| Born | |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Occupation | Advocate, Politician |
Sumesh Achuthan is an Indian politician and advocate who has been serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Chittur constituency in Kerala since 4 May 2026.[1][2] He is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and serves as the Chairman of the KPCC OBC Department.[3]
Early life and education
Sumesh Achuthan was born in Chittur, Palakkad, Kerala to K. Achuthan, the former MLA from Chittur constituency.[4]
Political career
Key positions
He currently holds several positions within the Indian National Congress:
| Position | Organization | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | KPCC OBC Department | 2018–present[3] |
| Vice President | Palakkad District Congress Committee (DCC) | 2014–present |
| President | Palakkad Football Players Association | 2013–present |
Legislative Assembly
In the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, Sumesh Achuthan contested from the Chittur constituency (Assembly Constituency 58) as the INC and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate.[1][5] He was elected and began his term on 4 May 2026.[1]
2026 election results
In the 2026 election, Sumesh Achuthan won the Chittur seat with 65,325 votes (44.2%), defeating ISJD candidate Adv. V. Murugadas by a margin of 6,510 votes (4.4%)[1][2]
| Candidate | Party | EVM Votes | Postal Votes | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adv. Sumesh Achuthan | Indian National Congress | 64,279 | 1,046 | 65,325 | 44.2% |
| Adv. V. Murugadas | Indian Socialist Janata Dal | 57,949 | 866 | 58,815 | 39.8% |
| Pranesh Rajendran | Bharatiya Janata Party | 14,513 | 184 | 14,697 | 9.94% |
In the 2021 Kerala Assembly election, Sumesh Achuthan contested from Chittur but lost to JD(S)'s K. Krishnankutty, who won with 84,672 votes (55.38%).[6]
Municipal role
In the 2025 local body elections, Sumesh Achuthan contested from the Paruthikkavu ward of Chittur-Thathamangalam Municipality and won, becoming the municipal chairperson in December 2025.[7][8]
Upon taking office, he announced the removal of the honorific title "honourable" from municipal officials' names, stating "public servants should not enjoy privileges unavailable to common people"[7]
See also
References
- "Assembly Constituency 58 - CHITTUR (Kerala)". Election Commission of India. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- "INC candidate Sumesh Achuthan wins Chittur seat by over 6500 votes". The Times of India. 3 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- "Adv. Sumesh Achuthan - INC Candidate from Chittur". News18. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- "Congress leaders from backward communities removed from local body election list". Kerala Kaumudi. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- "Chittur (Kerala) Assembly Election Result 2026". The Indian Express. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- "Kerala CHITTUR - 2021 Results". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2 June 2025. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- "Kerala: Chittur-Thathamangalam municipality drops 'honourable' prefix for officials". The News Minute. 27 December 2025. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- "'We are not honourable people', chairman of a Palakkad municipality declares". Onmanorama. 28 December 2025. Retrieved 18 May 2026.