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**Summary:**

The CPI(M) in Kerala has announced M. Swaraj as the LDF candidate for the upcoming Nilambur Assembly byelection. CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan criticized former LDF legislator P.V. Anvar, who has reportedly sought to join the UDF, stating he has betrayed voters and is inconsequential to the LDF’s chances. Govindan also highlighted internal divisions within the Congress (part of the UDF) stemming from the potential inclusion of Anvar and overall infighting, which he believes will negatively impact the UDF’s candidate. Swaraj expressed confidence that Nilambur would vote for the LDF based on their governance and predicted an LDF victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The byelection is scheduled for June 19th.

**News Article:**

**CPI(M) Names M. Swaraj as LDF Candidate for Nilambur Bypoll, Slams Defecting Ex-MLA and Congress Division**

**Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – May 30, 2025** – The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has nominated M. Swaraj as the Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) candidate for the Nilambur Assembly byelection, slated for June 19th. The announcement was made by CPI(M) State Secretary M. V. Govindan, who highlighted Swaraj’s deep roots in the Nilambur constituency.

At a press conference today, Govindan heavily criticized former LDF independent legislator P.V. Anvar, accusing him of betraying the trust of Nilambur voters by seeking to align with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). He dismissed Anvar’s potential impact on the election.

Govindan further asserted that Anvar’s efforts to join the UDF had exposed significant divisions within the Congress party. He claimed that leaders were split over whether to accept Anvar and that the infighting would undermine the UDF’s candidate, Aryadan Shoukath. Govindan highlighted power struggles within the Congress as a key vulnerability that the LDF would exploit in the upcoming campaign.

“The Congress is a divided house… Now, Mr Anvar’s entry has further roiled Congress’ internal politics,” Govindan stated.

M. Swaraj, the LDF candidate, expressed confidence in securing victory, stating that Nilambur would vote in favour of the LDF government’s performance and welfare initiatives. He also predicted that the byelection would serve as a precursor to the LDF winning a third consecutive term in the 2026 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is scheduled to inaugurate Swaraj’s election campaign on June 1st.

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