Candidates who will be up in the key contest in Pathanamthitta are CPI(M) Veena George, Congress' Anto Antony and BJP's K Surendran. The constituency holds significant importance as it is home to Kerala's ancient shrine Sabarimala.
Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency: The constituency will vote on April 23 in the third phase of Lok Sabha election. Candidates who will be up in the key contest are CPI(M) Veena George, Congress' Anto Antony and BJP's K Surendran. The constituency holds significant importance as it is home to Kerala's ancient shrine Sabarimala.
Sabarimala issue is going to be one of the most important election factors in this constituency.
BJP is hoping a better performance in Pathanamthitta seat, as its candidate was leading the Sabarimala protest against the entry of women in the ancient shrine. Riding on this sentiment, the party may get benefit of the local voters here.
However, Anto Antony will be hoping for his re-election and if at all it happens, it will be his third consecutive victory.
BJP's K Surendran has been party's face in the constituency who led the Sabarimala protest against the entry of women in the shrine.
Out of 20 Lok Sabha seats, the Congress is contesting on 16 seats and has allotted 4 to its alliance partners.
As part of NDA's alliance in Kerala, BJP is contesting on 14 seats, Bharat Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) on 5 seats and PC Thomas-led Kerala Congress on 1 seat.
Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency 2019 candidates
CPI(M): Veena George
Congress: Anto Antony
BJP: K Surendran
Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha results in 2014, 2009 and 2004
2014: Anto Antony of the Congress received 358842 votes. He defeated Independent candidate Adv Peelipose Thomas who got 302651 votes.
2009: Anto Antony of the Congress secured 408232 votes. He defeated CPI(M) Adv K Anantha Gopan who received 297026 votes.
List of all 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala
Alappuzha, Alathur, Attingal, Chalakudy, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Mavelikkara, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Ponnani, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Vadakara and Wayanad
Lok Sabha election 2019 is being held in 7 phases. The first and second phase have already taken place which was on April 11 and April 18. The remaining phases will go to polls on April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19. The counting of votes will be held on May 23.
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