Mohammad Shiyas
Mohammed Shiyas | |
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| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | K. J. Maxi |
| Constituency | Kochi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohammed Shiyas 1977 (age 48–49) |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
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| Education | Master Of Laws |
| Occupation | Politician, Social Worker |
Mohammed Shiyas (born 1977) is an Indian politician serving as the member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for the Kochi constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.[1] A leader of the Indian National Congress, he was elected in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, defeating the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM).[2] He currently serves as the president of the Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC).[3]
Early life and education
[edit]As the Ernakulam DCC president, Shiyas led various protests and political campaigns against the state government, which resulted in numerous political cases being registered against him.[4][5]
In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, he was fielded by the Congress in the Kochi constituency, which had been held by the LDF since 2016. In a closely contested election, Shiyas polled 64,318 votes, defeating the incumbent MLA K. J. Maxi of the CPIM by a margin of 8,188 votes.[6][7] His victory was seen as a significant win for the UDF in Ernakulam.[3]
Election results
[edit]2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Mohammed Shiyas | 64,318 | 47.87 | +16.36 | |
| CPI(M) | K. J. Maxi | 56,130 | 41.78 | -0.67 | |
| Twenty20 | Adv. Xavier Julappan | 11,854 | 8.82 | -6.47 | |
| SDPI | Aneesh Mattancherry | 803 | 0.60 | - | |
| Margin of victory | 8,188 | 6.09 | |||
| Total valid votes | 1,34,349 | ||||
| INC gain from CPI(M) | Swing | +8.52 | |||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Kochi Election Result 2026 Live: Mohammed Shiyas of INC wins". The Indian Express. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kochi Election Result 2026: Congress' Mohammed Shiyas Defeats CPI(M)". The Times of India. 4 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Kerala Assembly poll results: Ernakulam District Congress Committee office turns into a hub of celebrations". The Hindu. 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Mohammed Shiyas (Indian National Congress): Constituency - KOCHI (ERNAKULAM) - Affidavit Information". Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Mohammed Shiyas, KOCHI constituency, INC: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May-2026 - Kochi (S1180)". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kochi Election Result 2026 Highlights: INC's Mohammed Shiyas wins Kochi with 64318 votes". India Today. 4 May 2026.
- "Candidate Affidavit: Mohammed Shiyas". Election Commission of India. 21 March 2026.