Archive · 2 Jun 2025
UDF Kicks Off Nilambur Campaign, Criticizes Rivals
The UDF started its campaign for the Nilambur Assembly byelection, with K.C. Venugopal speaking at the convention.
He accused the BJP of indirectly supporting the LDF and criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Venugopal claimed Vijayan has betrayed Nilambur.
Discussions also revolved around the IUML's involvement and its leader being away.
The byelection is seen as a key step before the 2026 Assembly elections, with the UDF emphasizing the competition is solely between them and the LDF.
UDF launched its election convention in Nilambur.
K.C. Venugopal stated the byelection is solely between UDF and LDF.
Venugopal accused BJP of supporting the LDF.
Venugopal criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's actions.
The byelection is considered a precursor to the 2026 Assembly polls.
- Who
- K.C. Venugopal, Pinarayi Vijayan, V.D. Satheesan
- What
- UDF launched its election convention for the Nilambur Assembly byelection.
- When
- June 2, 2025
- Where
- Nilambur
- Why
- To kickstart the election campaign.
LDF
UDF
Criticisms of Vijayan
LDF
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is accused of demonizing the Malappuram electorate.
UDF
Vijayan is accused of avoiding criticizing the BJP-led Central government.
- Event
- Nilambur Assembly byelection campaign
- Key Figures
- K.C. Venugopal, Pinarayi Vijayan
- Political Parties
- UDF, LDF, BJP
- Location
- Nilambur
- Date
- June 2, 2025
