Nilambur by-elections: A significant ballot box test for LDF and UDF on June 19
The Hindu
June 19 set as date for Nilambur Assembly by-poll, crucial test for LDF and UDF ahead of 2026 elections.
The ruling front and opposition will face their arguably most significant ballot box test ahead of the 2025 local body polls and the Assembly elections in 2026, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announcing June 19 as the date for the Nilambur Assembly by-poll.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition reckon the by-poll will likely be a bellwether of Kerala’s voting behaviour in the crucial run-up to the consequential elections.
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The resignation of LDF independent legislator P.V. Anvar triggered the by-election at the fag end of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government. The outcome of the by-poll holds significant political consequences for both fronts.
Mr Anvar, who joined the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) after his acrimonious break-up with the LDF, has declared unconditional support for the UDF.
However, Mr Anvar’s demand for pre-by-poll accommodation in the UDF has been a sore point between him and the opposition alliance.
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