P. K. Praveen (born 1970) is an Indian politician from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), currently serving as the MLA for Kuthuparamba.
Personal life P. K. Praveen is the son of K. P. Divakaran. He completed his post-graduation and has been active in business and local social welfare activities in Kannur district.
Political career In a historic turn for the RJD in Kerala, Praveen won the Kuthuparamba seat as an LDF candidate in 2026. He defeated the IUML candidate in one of the closest contests in the state, securing the first assembly representation for his party in Kerala. His victory was celebrated as a significant breakthrough for the RJD's expansion into South India.
Election results + 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election: Kuthuparamba Party Candidate Votes % RJD P. K. Praveen 70,448 43.03 IUML Jayanthi Rajan 69,162 42.25 BJP Adv. Shijilal 22,195 13.56
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