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K Muraleedharan

MLA
Also known as കെ. മുരളീധരൻ, Kannoth Muraleedharan
Father's Name
K. Karunakaran
Profession
Politician & Advocate
Gender
Male
Age
69 years (b. ~1957)

K Muraleedharan is an MLA belonging to INC, representing Vattiyoorkavu, Kerala. He is 69 years old and has declared Graduate Professional as his highest education. In the 2026 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹4.50 Cr with liabilities of ₹25.0 L. The affidavit lists 3 criminal cases, 3 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 7 elections contested, 7 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
69
Years
Education
Graduate Professional (LL.B)
Net Assets (2026)
₹4.25 Cr
2026 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
3
0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1989
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)· Kozhikode

    Elected to 9th Lok Sabha; re-elected in 1991 and 1999.

  2. 2001
    KPCC President· Thiruvananthapuram

    Served as President of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee.

  3. 2004
    Minister for Power· Wadakkanchery

    Served as Minister for Power in Government of Kerala.

  4. 2011
    Member of Legislative Assembly· Vattiyoorkavu

    Elected to Assembly; re-elected in 2016.

  5. 2019
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)· Vatakara

    Elected to 17th Lok Sabha from Vatakara.

  6. 2026
    Minister for Health, Family Welfare & Devaswoms· VattiyoorkavuCurrent

    Elected MLA from Vattiyoorkavu and inducted into Cabinet.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
1989Lok SabhaKozhikode
✋
INC
Won3,32,81049.2%
1991Lok SabhaKozhikode
✋
INC
Won3,45,21048.9%
1999Lok SabhaKozhikode
✋
INC
Won3,82,10050.1%
2011AssemblyVattiyoorkavu
✋
INC
Won56,53150.2%
2016AssemblyVattiyoorkavu
✋
INC
Won52,82237.8%
2019Lok SabhaVatakara
✋
INC
Won5,21,18248.4%
2026AssemblyVattiyoorkavu
✋
INC
Won61,42546.8%

Financial Profile(2026)

₹4.50 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹3.30 Cr73%
  • Movable Assets₹1.20 Cr27%
  • Liabilities₹25.0 L6%
Movable Assets
₹1.20 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹3.30 Cr
Liabilities
₹25.0 L
Net Assets
₹4.25 Cr

Source: 2026 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

3
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Political protest march case2022Pending
    Court — Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Thiruvananthapuram

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2026 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.

Compared with peers
K Muraleedharan
₹4.50 Cr · 3 cases
Average of 139 MLAs in Kerala
₹3.05 Cr · 2.9 cases
Average of 607 INC MLAs
₹19.56 Cr · 1.0 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

KM
K Muraleedharan
MLA
Parents
KK
Father
K. Karunakaran
Former Chief Minister of Kerala
KA
Mother
Kalyanikutty Amma
Spouse
J
Spouse
Jyothi
Homemaker
Children
AN
Son
Arun Narayanan
SN
Son
Sabari Nath

Education

Graduate Professional (LL.B)

Income(2024-2025)

Total declared income
₹11.0 L
Self₹11.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does K Muraleedharan represent?

K Muraleedharan is an MLA representing Vattiyoorkavu, Kerala and belongs to INC.

What are the declared assets of K Muraleedharan?

K Muraleedharan declared total assets of ₹4.50 Cr and liabilities of ₹25.0 L in the 2026 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does K Muraleedharan have?

K Muraleedharan declared 3 criminal cases in the election affidavit (3 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of K Muraleedharan?

K Muraleedharan declared Graduate Professional (LL.B) as the highest educational qualification.

How old is K Muraleedharan?

K Muraleedharan is 69 years old as per the records on file.

What was K Muraleedharan's most recent election result?

K Muraleedharan won the 2026 Assembly election from Vattiyoorkavu with a 46.8% vote share.

Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2026 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2026 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.