Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Kerala. The constituency was formed in 2008 and comprises three assembly segments: Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery, and Kalpetta. The constituency has a significant Muslim and Adivasi population, with the latter being the largest tribal community in Kerala. Here is a detailed overview of the historical political trend of the Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency:
- The first Lok Sabha election in the Wayanad constituency was held in 2009, with the Indian National Congress (INC) winning the seat. M. I. Shanavas was the first elected member of parliament from this constituency.
- The INC continued to dominate the constituency for the next few years, with the party winning the seat again in the 2014 election. M. I. Shanavas was re-elected as the MP from this constituency.
- In the most recent Lok Sabha election in 2019, the Indian National Congress (INC) won the seat again, with Rahul Gandhi becoming the MP of the Wayanad constituency. Rahul Gandhi won the seat by a margin of over 4 lakh votes.
- As of 2022, Rahul Gandhi is the current MP representing this constituency. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party.
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