Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency
Ernakulam Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 20 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Kerala state in southern India.
| Ernakulam | |
|---|---|
| Lok Sabha constituency | |
Map of Ernakulam Parliament Constituency | |
| Constituency details | |
| Country | India |
| Region | South India |
| State | Kerala |
| Assembly constituencies | Kalamassery Paravur Vypin Kochi Thrippunithura Ernakulam Thrikkakara |
| Established | 1952 |
| Reservation | None |
| Member of Parliament | |
| 17th Lok Sabha | |
| Incumbent | |
| Party | INC |
| Elected year | 2019 |
It comprises 7 legislative assembly constituencies. The constituency is dominated by Latin Catholics who constitute one third of the population, making this seat a Congress stronghold. Eleven of the twelve legislatures were from this community, and the Left parties have only succeeded here by contesting independents, barring once.
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