Veteran Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Speaker
Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been elected as the Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. The veteran Congress leader received 101 votes, securing his position with the support of the Congress-led United Democratic Front. Radhakrishnan, an eight-time MLA, has a long history of public service and has been praised for his dedication to his constituents.
- ▪Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan was elected Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly with 101 votes.
- ▪He is the senior-most Congress legislator and has served as an MLA eight times.
- ▪Radhakrishnan has previously held ministerial positions in the United Democratic Front governments.
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Veteran Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala SpeakerRadhakrishnan, 76, is an eight-time MLA and the senior-most Congress legislator in the current Assembly.Published on: May 22, 2026 3:02 PM ISTBy Vishnu VarmaShare viaCopy link Veteran Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan was on Friday elected Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. Radhakrishnan, 76, is an eight-time MLA and the senior-most Congress legislator in the current Assembly.Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan (centre) being congratulated by Kerala chief minister VD Satheesan. (HT Photo)In the election to the Speaker’s post, Radhakrishnan secured 101 votes, while CPI(M) leader AC Moideen received 35 and BJP MLA BB Gopakumar got three votes.
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