High-Stakes Political Showdown: Nilambur By-Election Set to Heat Up

The political landscape in Kerala is set to intensify as the CPI(M) announced M Swaraj as its candidate for the Nilambur by-election, a critical contest ahead of next year's Assembly elections. The Congress-led UDF has fielded Aryadan Shoukath, raising the stakes in this politically significant constituency.

M Swaraj, a former MLA and member of the CPI(M) state secretariat, aims to reclaim Nilambur, following his previous electoral defeat in Tripunithura. His candidature was confirmed by CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan. The resignation of P V Anvar, who left the LDF after joining the Trinamool Congress, has necessitated the by-election, slated for June 19.

On the opposing front, Aryadan Shoukath, son of former Kerala minister Aryadan Mohammed, represents a formidable challenge for the CPI(M). The BJP-led NDA has yet to enter the fray by announcing their candidate. With such high stakes, both sides are gearing up for a significant battle that reflects broader state political dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)