Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2026 — Candidates Data
— Ramya Haridas
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Ramya
Haridas
Ramya Haridas
“Former Alathur MP; INC candidate for Chirayinkeezhu”
Political affiliation
Electoral record
| Year | Body | Constituency | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | Alathur (SC) | Won | Defeated incumbent CPI(M) MP P. K. Biju by about 1.59 lakh votes; only woman MP from Kerala in 2019 and the second Dalit woman MP from the state. |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Alathur (SC) | Lost | Contested again from Alathur in 2024; lost amid a strong LDF performance. |
| 2026 | Assembly | Chirayinkeezhu | Pending (election not yet held) | Nominated as UDF candidate in 2026 to try and capture the LDF-held Chirayinkeezhu seat; campaigning intensely with roadshows and direct voter contact. |
Political entry
Local panchayat politics and Mahila Congress activities; discovered and promoted by senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi.
- Panchayat member — Grama Panchayat, Kozhikode district
Served as a member of Kunnamangalam block/grama panchayat (variously described), focusing on local welfare and social work.
Organisational career
Local / District
Block-level and district-level Mahila Congress leader
Indian National Congress
Built reputation as a grassroots organiser and singer-activist before being chosen as Lok Sabha candidate.
Personal
Education
Schooling: Government schools in and around Kunnumangalam, Kozhikode (exact school names not consistently documented).
Highest qualification: 10th Pass
Family
Father
Hari Dasan
Mother
Radha
Marital status
Unmarried
Known for
Sources
Last compiled: 2026-03-29
- Wikipedia and Bharatpedia biographies of Ramya Haridas (DOB, birthplace, 2019 MP details, Dalit woman MP status)
- MyNeta / election affidavit style profiles (education 10th pass, parents Hari Dasan and Radha, low asset declaration)
- OneIndia leader profile describing her background, 2019 victory margin and crowdfunding story
- PRS India MPTrack page listing her questions and issues raised in Parliament
- Kerala 2026 Assembly election coverage of her Chirayinkeezhu campaign and style
Data compiled from publicly available sources with the assistance of AI. View constituency list.