Congress Leader Shanimol Usman Elected Deputy Speaker of Kerala Assembly with 99 Votes
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- •Congress leader Shanimol Usman was elected Deputy Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly on June 2, 2026, securing 99 votes.
- •Her opponent, CPI leader Muhammed Muhassin, received 34 votes in the election.
- •The NDA’s three members abstained from voting, while Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan did not cast a vote.
- •The election was conducted using ballot papers, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan casting the first vote, followed by key ministers.
The Kerala Legislative Assembly witnessed a significant political moment on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, as Congress leader Shanimol Usman was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. Usman, representing the United Democratic Front (UDF), secured a decisive victory with 99 votes in her favor. Her opponent, CPI leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Muhammed Muhassin, received 34 votes. The election process was conducted in strict adherence to the Assembly’s prescribed voting procedures, ensuring a transparent and democratic outcome.
The voting process began with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan casting the first ballot, followed by key ministers including Industries and Information Technology Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, and Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph. Notably, the three National Democratic Alliance (NDA) members in the Assembly chose to abstain from voting, while Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan did not cast a vote either. This abstention did not affect the outcome, as Usman’s victory margin remained substantial with 99 votes in her favor compared to Muhassin’s 34.
