P. K. Praveen

P. K. Praveen
Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
May 2026
ConstituencyKuthuparamba
Personal details
Born1970 (age 55–56)
PartyRashtriya Janata Party
Parent
  • K. P. Divakaran (father)
EducationPost Graduate
OccupationBusinessman

P. K. Praveen (born 1970) is an Indian politician from the Rashtriya Janata Party (RJD), currently serving as the MLA for Kuthuparamba.[1][2]

Personal life

P. K. Praveen is the son of K. P. Divakaran. He completed his post-graduation and has been active in business and local social welfare activities in Kannur district.[3][4]

Political career

In a historic turn for the RJD in Kerala, Praveen won the Kuthuparamba seat as an LDF candidate in 2026.[5] He defeated the IUML candidate in one of the closest contests in the state, securing the first assembly representation for his party in Kerala.[6][7] His victory was celebrated as a significant breakthrough for the RJD's expansion into South India.[8][9]

Election results

2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Kuthuparamba
PartyCandidateVotes%
RJDP. K. Praveen70,44843.03
IUMLJayanthi Rajan69,16242.25
BJPAdv. Shijilal22,19513.56

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References

  1. ↑ "Live: Kuthuparamba Election Results 2026". NDTV.
  2. ↑ "LDF candidate wins Kuthuparamba". The Hindu. 4 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Affidavit: P. K. Praveen". ADR.
  4. ↑ "Praveen wins for LDF". Malayala Manorama. 4 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "RJD scripts history in Kerala". The Indian Express. 5 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "RJD wins a seat in Kerala". Times of India.
  7. ↑ "RJD opens account in assembly". Mathrubhumi. 5 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "P. K. Praveen wins". News18 Kerala. 4 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Kuthuparamba: Praveen wins by 1.2k votes". Asianet News. 4 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "Results 2026 - Kuthuparamba". ECI.