The CPI(M) candidate is aiming to retain the Vattiyoorkavu seat in the 2026 Kerala elections amid a close race against BJP’s R Sreelekha and Congress’ Muraleedharan.
VK Prasanth is the Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate contesting from Vattiyurkavu constituency in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, seeking to retain the seat. The election in Vattiyurkavu is shaping up to be a closely watched triangular contest, with the BJP nominating former IPS officer R. Srilekha, and the Congress nominated senior leader K. Muraleedharan, son of former Prime Minister K. Karunakaran.
background
Born in 1981 to S Krishnan and J Vasantha, Prasanth has a background in law. He holds a BA in History from St. He has been practicing law since 2006. Prasanth’s political journey began during his student years with the Students Federation of India (SFI), followed by his involvement with the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI). He became a member of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) in 1999 and later served as a panchayat member from 2005 to 2010, marking his early role in grassroots politics.
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What happened in the previous elections?
Prasanth’s electoral success came in the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections, when he won the Vattiyurkavu seat by 61,111 votes. He defeated BJP candidate VV Rajesh who got 39,596 votes by 21,515 votes, while Congress candidate Veena S Nair finished third. His win was a major win for the Left Democratic Front in a constituency that has seen competitive contests in the past.
Vattiyurkavu has emerged as a key battleground in Thiruvananthapuram, with strong candidates from the BJP and Congress entering the fray. Competition is expected to be intense. While Prasanth will rely on his position and past performance, the presence of prominent opponents makes the outcome uncertain, setting the stage for a hotly contested election.
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