Kerala Legislative Assembly
The Kerala Legislative Assembly (Niyamasabha) is the unicameral state legislature of Kerala, India. It was constituted on November 1, 1956, following the formation of Kerala state.
Overview
The Assembly consists of 140 elected members representing constituencies across the state. Kerala is known for its high political awareness and voter turnout, consistently recording over 74% participation in state elections.
140
Constituencies
74%+
Voter Turnout
1956
Established
5 Years
Term Length
Historical Timeline
1956
State Formation
Kerala state formed; first Legislative Assembly constituted.
1957
First Elected Government
E.M.S. Namboodiripad leads world's first democratically elected communist government.
1991
100% Literacy
Kerala becomes first state to achieve 100% literacy.
2018
Great Flood Response
Assembly coordinates massive flood relief and rehabilitation.
2021
Historic Re-election
First incumbent government re-elected since 1977.
Political Landscape
Kerala politics is dominated by two major coalitions:
Left Democratic Front (LDF)
Led by CPI(M), includes CPI, NCP, JD(S), and other left parties.
United Democratic Front (UDF)
Led by Indian National Congress, includes IUML, KC(M), and other centrist parties.
Electoral History
| Election | Winner | Chief Minister | |----------|--------|----------------| | 2021 | LDF | Pinarayi Vijayan | | 2016 | LDF | Pinarayi Vijayan | | 2011 | UDF | Oommen Chandy | | 2006 | LDF | V.S. Achuthanandan | | 2001 | UDF | A.K. Antony |
Key Achievements
The Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed several landmark legislations:
- Land Reforms: Abolished landlordism and distributed land to tillers
- Education: Universal education and highest literacy rate
- Healthcare: Comprehensive public health system
- Decentralization: 40% of state budget to local bodies
- Social Welfare: Comprehensive pension and welfare schemes
Current Assembly (2021-2026)
15th Kerala Legislative Assembly
Ruling Party: LDF (99 seats)
Opposition: UDF (41 seats)
Speaker: A.N. Shamseer
Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan
Assembly Sessions
The Assembly typically meets three times a year:
- Budget Session: February-March
- Monsoon Session: July-August
- Winter Session: October-November
Key challenges facing the current Assembly:
- Fiscal Deficit: Managing state finances amid revenue constraints
- Unemployment: High educated unemployment rate
- Political Violence: Recurring political clashes
- Environmental Issues: Balancing development with ecology
Assembly Complex
The Kerala Legislative Assembly Complex is located in Thiruvananthapuram. The current building was inaugurated in 1998.
Address: Kerala Legislative Assembly, Vikas Bhavan P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695033
Website: niyamasabha.org
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