Mohammad Shiyas

Mohammed Shiyas
Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
21 May 2026
Preceded byK. J. Maxi
ConstituencyKochi
Personal details
BornMohammed Shiyas
1977 (age 48–49)
Choornikkara, Aluva, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India
PartyIndian National Congress
Parent
  • Marakkar (father)
EducationMaster Of Laws
OccupationPolitician, Social Worker

Mohammed Shiyas (born 1977) is an Indian politician serving as the member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for the Kochi constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. A leader of the Indian National Congress, he was elected in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, defeating the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM). He currently serves as the president of the Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC).

Early life and education

As the Ernakulam DCC president, Shiyas led various protests and political campaigns against the state government, which resulted in numerous political cases being registered against him.

In the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, he was fielded by the Congress in the Kochi constituency, which had been held by the LDF since 2016. In a closely contested election, Shiyas polled 64,318 votes, defeating the incumbent MLA K. J. Maxi of the CPIM by a margin of 8,188 votes. His victory was seen as a significant win for the UDF in Ernakulam.

Election results

2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election

Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Mohammed Shiyas 64,318 47.87 +16.36
CPI(M) K. J. Maxi 56,130 41.78 -0.67
Twenty20 Adv. Xavier Julappan 11,854 8.82 -6.47
SDPI Aneesh Mattancherry 803 0.60 -
Margin of victory 8,188 6.09
Total valid votes 1,34,349
INC gain from CPI(M) Swing +8.52

References

  1. ↑ "Kochi Election Result 2026 Live: Mohammed Shiyas of INC wins". The Indian Express. 5 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Kochi Election Result 2026: Congress' Mohammed Shiyas Defeats CPI(M)". The Times of India. 4 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Kerala Assembly poll results: Ernakulam District Congress Committee office turns into a hub of celebrations". The Hindu. 4 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Mohammed Shiyas (Indian National Congress): Constituency - KOCHI (ERNAKULAM) - Affidavit Information". Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "Mohammed Shiyas, KOCHI constituency, INC: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. 5 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May-2026 - Kochi (S1180)". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Kochi Election Result 2026 Highlights: INC's Mohammed Shiyas wins Kochi with 64318 votes". India Today. 4 May 2026.
  8. "Candidate Affidavit: Mohammed Shiyas". Election Commission of India. 21 March 2026.