Congress Triumphs in Nilambur: A Prelude to 2026
In a significant political development, Aryadan Shoukath of the Congress-led UDF has emerged victorious in the Nilambur Assembly by-election, edging out M Swaraj of the ruling LDF by 11,077 votes. The outcome signifies a crucial shift ahead of the upcoming 2026 Kerala Assembly polls.
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The Nilambur Assembly by-election concluded with a significant victory for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Aryadan Shoukath secured a lead of 11,077 votes against M Swaraj of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist), marking a crucial win for the opposition.
Shoukath's triumph is a considerable setback for the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front. Despite claims of no anti-incumbency by the LDF, Shoukath referred to the victory as anticipated, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
The by-election, initially triggered by P V Anvar's resignation, saw Anvar perform strongly despite running as an independent, securing 18,823 votes, a number paled in comparison to BJP's candidate, Mohan George. The election results are seen as a pivotal test for the LDF government, with implications for next year's assembly polls.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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