V. K. Sanoj
V. K. Sanoj | |
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| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | K. K. Shailaja |
| Constituency | Mattannur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | V. K. Sanoj 1983 (age 42–43) |
| Party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse(s) | Jasna Jayaraj (Senior Sub Editor, Deshabhimani) |
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| Education | Graduate |
| Occupation | Politician, Social Worker |
V. K. Sanoj (born 1983) is an Indian politician serving as the member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for the Mattannur constituency.[1] A leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), he was the former state secretary of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) Kerala State Committee.[2]
Personal life
V. K. Sanoj was born to Padmanabhan M. and is a resident of Kuthuparamba in Kannur district. He is married; his spouse works as a Senior Sub Editor at Deshabhimani in Kannur.[3]
Political career
Sanoj rose through the ranks of the Student Federation of India (SFI) and later became a prominent leader of the DYFI. In the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, he was selected by the CPI(M) to contest from the Mattannur seat, a major party stronghold previously represented by former health minister K. K. Shailaja.[4]
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI(M) | V. K. Sanoj | 81,456 | 52.61 | -18.36 |
| INC | Chandran Thillankeri | 67,288 | 43.46 | +19.38 |
| BJP | Biju Elakkuzhi | 17,815 | 11.51 | +4.10 |
| Margin of victory | 14,168 | 9.15 | ||
| Total valid votes | 1,54,821 | |||
References
- ↑ Cite error: The named reference
ECI_Mattanurwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ↑ https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/states/kerala/2021/Dec/08/v-k-sanoj-elected-dyfi-state-secretary-2392963.html
- ↑ "V. K. Sanoj (CPI-M): Affidavit Information". Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mattannur-election-results-2026/amp_articleshow/130630504.cms
- ↑ "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May-2026 - Mattannur". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 6 May 2026.