V. T. Sooraj
V.T.Sooraj | |
|---|---|
 V.T.Sooraj during parliament election campaign 2026 | |
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | K. M. Sachin Dev |
| Constituency | Balussery |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Alma mater | SN College, Chelannur, Kozhikode |
V. T. Sooraj is an Indian politician from Kerala. He is a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Balussery Assembly constituency representing the Indian National Congress.[1][2][3]
Personal life
V. T. Sooraj was born into a financially modest family in Eravattur in Kozhikode district, Kerala. His father, Narayanan, worked as a daily wage labourer engaged in roofing and agricultural work, while his mother, Pushpa, worked as a collection agent in a local cooperative society. He has a sibling named V. T. Sayooj.
Sooraj studied at S. N. College, Chelannur, Kozhikode. Before entering electoral politics, he was active in student politics through the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and later served as the Kozhikode district president of the organisation. He became known locally for participating in student protests and political agitations in the district.[4]
Election Results
2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
| #[5] | Political Party | Candidate Name | Total Votes | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | V.T.Sooraj | 94804 | 49.55 | |
| CPI(M) | KM Sachindev | 77824 | 40.68 | |
| NDA | C.P.Satheesh | 17669 | 9.24 | |
| IND | Abhijith | 230 | 0.12 | |
| IND | Sooraj K S/O Asokan | 272 | 0.14 | |
| NOTA | NOTA | 516 | 0.27 | |
| Lead | 16980 Votes | |||
| Total votes | 191315 | |||
References
- ↑ "Balussery Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress candidate V.T. Sooraj wins the seat". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Balusseri (sc) Assembly Election Result 2026 Live: V.T. Sooraj of INC is leading". The Indian Express. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Balusseri Election Result 2026 LIVE: Balusseri MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "എരിയുന്ന വയറിലെ തീ കായുന്നവൻ". @manoramaonline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "Balusseri (Sc) Election Result 2026: Balusseri (Sc) Assembly Seat Results, MLA's, Candidates, Vote Share". India Today. Retrieved 15 May 2026.