Kerala Legislature
| Kerala State Legislative Assembly നിയമസഭ | |
|---|---|
| 13th Assembly | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | State Assembly |
| Leadership | |
Speaker of the Assembly | |
| Structure | |
| Seats |
Total : 141
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Political groups |
LDF UDF |
| Elections | |
| First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 2011 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Niyamasabha Mandiram, Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Website | |
| http://www.niyamasabha.org/ | |
The Kerala Legislative Assembly, popularly known as the Niyamasabha (Malayalam: നിയമസഭ, niyamasabha ?, literally Hall of laws), is the law making body of Kerala, one of the 29 States in India. The Assembly is formed by 140 elected representatives and one nominated member from the Anglo-Indian community. Each elected member represents one of the 140 constituencies within the borders of Kerala and is referred to as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA).
History
The evolution of Kerala Legislative Assembly begins with the formation of a Legislative Council in the princely state of Travancore in 1888. This was the first Native Legislature in Indian sub continent, outside British India. The Legislative Council of Travancore had undergone many changes by years. By the meantime people's participation in the Assembly was widely sought. All those efforts led to the formation of one more representative body, namely the Sri Moolam Popular Assembly of Travancore. This Assembly of the representatives of the landholders and merchants, aimed at giving the people an opportunity of bringing to the notice of Government their requirements, wishes or grievances on the one hand, and on the other, to make the policy and measures of Government better known to the people so that all possible grounds of misconception may be removed. That was on 1 October 1904. Though the popular assembly contained representatives of tax- payers, it finally became a people's representatives body. Political awareness and people agitations were aggressive and the authorities were forced to include peoples representatives into the popular assembly. On 1 May 1905, a regulation was issued to grant to the people the privilege of electing members to the Assembly. Of the 100 members, 77 were to be elected and 23 nominated, for a tenure of 1 year. The right to vote was given to persons who paid on their account an annual land revenue of not less than Rs. 50 or whose net income was not less than Rs. 2000 and to graduates of a recognised University, with not less than 10 years standing and having their residence in the taluk. The membership of the popular assembly increased year by year and finally in 1921 elected representatives gained the majority. By that time the house had 50 members of which 28 were elected and the rest nominated.
The princely stated of Cochin also formed a Legislative Council (1925), with 30 elected and 15 nominated representatives. Malabar District of Madras Province under the British rule, had representatives in Madras Legislative Assembly from the 1920s.
After India's independence responsible governments were formed in Travancore and Cochin. In 1949 the merger of Travancore and Cochin as Travancore-Cochin, formed the first Legislative Assembly, the Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly composed of 178 members of the Legislative bodies of Travancore and Cochin. The Malabar region had representatives in the Madras Legislative Assembly.
Assembly after the formation of Kerala State
In 1956, the State of Kerala was formed on linguistic basis, merging Travancore, Cochin and Malabar regions. The first general election in the Kerala State was held in February–March 1957. The first Kerala Legislative Assembly was formed on 5 April 1957. The Assembly had 127 members including a nominated member.
Subsequently after formation of Malappuram and Kasargod districts, the number of seats went up to 140. The current delimitation committee of 2010 reaffirmed the total number of seats at 140.
Current assembly
The current Legislature assembly is the 13th Assembly, since formation of Kerala. Speaker post fell vacant due to the death of Shri G.Karthikeyan on 7 March 2015 and Shri N Sakhthan is the Deputy Speaker. The leader of the Assembly is Oommen Chandy, who is also Congress Legislative Party leader, whereas V.S. Achuthanandan is the Leader of the opposition. Next Kerala Assembly Elections 2016 can occur on May-June 2016.[1]
Niyamasabha Complex
The State Assembly is known as Niyama Sabha and is housed in New Legislature Complex. This 5 storied complex is one of the largest complexes in India. The Central Hall is described as most elegant and majestic hall with ornamental Teakwood-Rosewood panelling. The older Assembly was located within State Secretariat complex which was reconverted into Legislature museum, after commissioning new complex in 1997.
Political parties or coalitions
| Sl. No: | Front | No. of Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Democratic Front | 140 | 73 | 8,002,874 | 45.83 |
| 2 | Left Democratic Front | 140 | 67 | 7,846,703 | 44.94 |
| 3 | National Democratic Alliance | 140 | 0 | 1,058,504 | 6.06 |
| 4 | Independents and Others | 550 | 0 | 553,832 | 3.17 |
Members of Legislative Assembly of Kerala
| Sl. No: | Constituency | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manjeshwar | P. B. Abdul Razaq | IUML |
| 2 | Kasaragod | N. A. Nellikunnu | IUML |
| 3 | Udma | K. Kunhiraman | CPI(M) |
| 4 | Kanhangad | E. Chandrasekharan | CPI |
| 5 | Trikarpur | K. Kunhiraman | CPI(M) |
| 6 | Payyanur | C. Krishnan | CPI(M) |
| 7 | Kalliasseri | T. V. Rajesh | CPI(M) |
| 8 | Taliparamba | James Mathew | CPI(M) |
| 9 | Irikkur | K. C. Joseph | INC |
| 10 | Azhikode | K.M. Shaji | IUML |
| 11 | Kannur | A. P. Abdullakutty | INC |
| 12 | Dharmadam | K. K. Narayanan | CPI(M) |
| 13 | Thalassery | Kodiyeri Balakrishnan | CPI(M) |
| 14 | Kuthuparamba | K. P. Mohanan | JD(U) |
| 15 | Mattannur | E. P. Jayarajan | CPI(M) |
| 16 | Peravoor | Sunny Joseph | INC |
| 17 | Mananthavady | P. K. Jayalakshmi | INC |
| 18 | Sulthanbathery | I. C. Balakrishnan | INC |
| 19 | Kalpetta | M. V. Shreyams Kumar | JD(U) |
| 20 | Vadakara | C. K. Nanu | JD(S) |
| 21 | Kuttiadi | K. K. Lathika | CPI(M) |
| 22 | Nadapuram | E. K. Vijayan | CPI |
| 23 | Koyilandy | K. Dasan | CPI(M)m |
| 24 | Perambra | K. Kunhahammed Master | CPI(M) |
| 25 | Balusseri | Purushan Kadalundy | CPI(M) |
| 26 | Elathur | A. K. Saseendran | NCP |
| 27 | Kozhikode North | A. Pradeepkumar | CPI(M) |
| 28 | Kozhikode South | M. K. Muneer | IUML |
| 29 | Beypore | Elamaram Kareem | CPI(M) |
| 30 | Kunnamangalam | P. T. A. Rahim | Independent |
| 31 | Koduvally | V. M. Ummer Master | IUML |
| 32 | Thiruvambady | C. Moyinkutty | IUML |
| 33 | Kondotty | P. Mohammedunni Haji | IUML |
| 34 | Ernad | P. K. Basheer | IUML |
| 35 | Nilambur | Aryadan Mohammed | INC |
| 36 | Wandoor (SC) | A.P. Anil Kumar | INC |
| 37 | Manjeri | M. Ummer | IUML |
| 38 | Perinthalmanna | Manjalamkuzhi Ali | IUML |
| 39 | Mankada | T. A. Ahammed Kabeer | IUML |
| 40 | Malappuram | P. Ubaidulla | IUML |
| 41 | Vengara | P. K. Kunhalikutty | IUML |
| 42 | Vallikunnu | K. N. A. Khader | IUML |
| 43 | Tirurangadi | P. K. Abdu Rabb | IUML |
| 44 | Tanur | Abdurahman Randathani | IUML |
| 45 | Tirur | C. Mammootty | IUML |
| 46 | Kottakkal | M. P. Abdussamad Samadani | IUML |
| 47 | Thavanur | K.T. Jaleel | Independent |
| 48 | Ponnani | P. Sreeramakrishnan | CPI(M) |
| 49 | Thrithala | V. T. Balram | INC |
| 50 | Pattambi | C. P. Mohammed | INC |
| 51 | Shornur | K. S. Saleekha | CPI(M) |
| 52 | Ottappalam | M. Hamsa | CPI(M) |
| 53 | Kongad | K. V. Vijayadas | CPI(M) |
| 54 | Mannarkkad | N. Shamsudheen | IUML |
| 55 | Malampuzha | V. S. Achuthanandan | CPI(M) |
| 56 | Palakkad | Shafi Parambil | INC |
| 57 | Tarur | A. K. Balan | CPI(M) |
| 58 | Chittur | K. Achuthan | INC |
| 59 | Nemmara | V. Chenthamarakshan | CPI(M) |
| 60 | Alathur | M. Chandran | CPI(M) |
| 61 | Chelakkara | K. Radhakrishnan | CPI(M) |
| 62 | Kunnamkulam | Babu M. Palissery | CPI(M) |
| 63 | Guruvayoor | K.V. Abdulkhader | CPI(M) |
| 64 | Manalur | P. A. Madhavan | INC |
| 65 | Wadakkanchery | C. N. Balakrishnan | INC |
| 66 | Ollur | M. P. Vincent | INC |
| 67 | Thrissur | Therambil Ramakrishnan | INC |
| 68 | Nattika | Geetha Gopi | CPI |
| 69 | Kaipamangalam | V. S. Sunil Kumar | CPI |
| 70 | Irinjalakuda | Thomas Unniyadan | KC(M) |
| 71 | Puthukkad | C. Raveendranath | CPI(M) |
| 72 | Chalakudy | B.D. Devasi | CPI(M) |
| 73 | Kodungallur | T N Prathapan | INC |
| 74 | Perumbavoor | Saju Paul | CPI(M) |
| 75 | Angamaly | Jose Thettayil | JD(S) |
| 76 | Aluva | Anwar Sadath | INC |
| 77 | Kalamassery | V. K. Ibrahimkunju | IUML |
| 78 | Paravur | V. D. Satheesan | INC |
| 79 | Vypeen | S. Sharma | CPI(M) |
| 80 | Kochi | Dominic Presentation | INC |
| 81 | Thripunithura | K. Babu | INC |
| 82 | Ernakulam | Hibi Eden | INC |
| 83 | Thrikkakara | Benny Behanan | INC |
| 84 | Kunnathunad (SC) | V.P. Sajeendran | INC |
| 88 | Piravom | Anoop Jacob | KC(JACOB) |
| 86 | Muvattupuzha | Joseph Vazhakkan | INC |
| 87 | Kothamangalam | T. U. Kuruvilla | KC(M) |
| 88 | Devikulam | S. Rejandran | CPI(M) |
| 89 | Udumbanchola | K. K. Jayachandran | CPI(M) |
| 90 | Thodupuzha | P. J. Joseph | KC(M) |
| 91 | Idukki | Roshy Augustine | KC(M) |
| 92 | Peerumade | E. S. Bijimol | CPI |
| 93 | Pala | K. M. Mani | KC(M) |
| 94 | Kaduthuruthy | Monce Joseph | KC(M) |
| 95 | Vaikom | K. Ajith | CPI |
| 96 | Ettumanoor | K. Suresh Kurup | CPI(M) |
| 97 | Kottayam | Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan | INC |
| 98 | Puthuppally | Oommen Chandy | INC |
| 99 | Changanassery | C. F. Thomas | KC(M) |
| 100 | Kanjirappally | N. Jayaraj | KC(M) |
| 101 | Poonjar | P. C. George | KC(M)(Rebel) |
| 102 | Aroor | A. M. Arif | CPI(M) |
| 103 | Cherthala | P. Thilothaman | CPI |
| 104 | Alappuzha | Thomas Isaac | CPI(M) |
| 105 | Ambalappuzha | G. Sudhakaran | CPI(M) |
| 106 | Kuttanad | Thomas Chandy | NCP |
| 107 | Haripad | Ramesh Chennithala | INC |
| 108 | Kayamkulam | C. K. Sadasivan | CPI(M) |
| 109 | Mavelikkara | R. Rajesh | CPI(M) |
| 110 | Chengannur | P. C. Vishnunath | INC |
| 111 | Thiruvalla | Mathew T. Thomas | JD(S) |
| 112 | Ranni | Raju Abraham | CPI(M) |
| 113 | Aranmula | K. Sivadasan Nair | INC |
| 114 | Konni | Adoor Prakash | INC |
| 115 | Adoor | Chittayam Gopakumar | CPI |
| 116 | Karunagapally | C. Divakaran | CPI |
| 117 | Chavara | Shibu Baby John | RSP(B) |
| 118 | Kunnathur | Kovoor Kunjumon | RSP |
| 119 | Kottarakkara | P. Ayisha Potty | CPI(M) |
| 120 | Pathanapuram | K. B. Ganesh Kumar | KC(B) |
| 121 | Punalur | K. Raju | CPI |
| 122 | Chadayamangalam | Mullakara Ratnakaran | CPI |
| 123 | Kundara | M. A. Baby | CPI(M) |
| 124 | Kollam | P. K. Gurudasan | CPI(M) |
| 125 | Eravipuram | A. A. Azeez | RSP |
| 126 | Chathannoor | G. S. Jayalal | CPI |
| 127 | Varkala | Varkala Kahar | INC |
| 128 | Attingal | Adv. B. Sathyan | CPI(M) |
| 129 | Chirayinkeezhu | V. Sasi | CPI |
| 130 | Nedumangad | Palode Ravi | INC |
| 131 | Vamanapuram | Koliyakkode Krishnan Nair | CPI(M) |
| 132 | Kazhakoottam | M. A. Wahid | INC |
| 133 | Vattiyoorkavu | K. Muraleedharan | INC |
| 134 | Thiruvananthapuram | V. S. Sivakumar | INC |
| 135 | Nemom | V. Sivankutty | CPI(M) |
| 136 | Aruvikkara | K. S. Sabarinathan | INC |
| 137 | Parassala | A. T. George | INC |
| 138 | Kattakkada | N. Sakthan | INC |
| 139 | Kovalam | Jameela Prakasam | JD(S) |
| 140 | Neyyattinkara | R. Selvaraj | INC |
See also
References
- ↑ "Kerala Assembly Election Schedule 2016". infoelections.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kerala Niyamasabha. |
- niyamasabha.org
- Kerala Assembly Election 2016 Website
- Election Database
- klaproceedings.niyamasabha.org
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