Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Nilambur Bypoll Turns into a Four-Cornered Battle
The Nilambur byelection is becoming a complex race with four main candidates.
The LDF and UDF parties have chosen their candidates, while the former MLA, P.V. Anvar, is also running after a falling out with the UDF.
The BJP has entered the race by fielding Mohan George.
The election is seen as important, as it indicates voter behavior ahead of the 2026 Assembly election.
Nilambur byelection has become a four-cornered contest.
LDF and UDF have announced their candidates.
P.V. Anvar, a former MLA, is also contesting.
The BJP has nominated Mohan George.
The election is seen as a precursor to the 2026 Assembly election.
- Who
- LDF, UDF, P.V. Anvar, and BJP
- What
- A high-profile byelection.
- When
- Sunday, June 1, 2025
- Where
- Nilambur Assembly constituency
- Why
- To elect a legislator to represent the Nilambur Assembly constituency.
- Location
- Nilambur Assembly constituency
- Event
- Four-cornered electoral battle
- LDF candidate
- M. Swaraj
- UDF candidate
- Aryadan Shoukath
- Independent Candidate
- P.V. Anvar
- BJP Candidate
- Mohan George
- Last Date for Nominations
- June 2, 2025
Sources
BJP national leadership fields KC(J) leader as the party’s candidate in the Nilambur Assembly by-election
Nilambur scene turns murkier as Anvar prepares to contest
BJP fields Kerala Congress leader as party’s candidate in Nilambur
BDJS pledges support to Mohan George in Nilambur
