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**Summary:**
The UDF (United Democratic Front) has won the Nilambur Assembly constituency in a by-election, reclaiming the seat after 9 years. UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath secured a victory with a margin of 11,077 votes, defeating LDF (Left Democratic Front) candidate M. Swaraj. Independent candidate and incumbent MLA, P.V. Anwar, performed poorly. The UDF gained leads in most Panchayat and Municipal areas, while the LDF only secured a lead in Karulai. While UDF leaders celebrated the victory, concerns were raised regarding the number of expected votes. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of the previous independent MLA, P.V. Anwar, following disagreements with the government.
**News Article:**
**UDF Wrests Nilambur Assembly Seat from LDF After Nine Years**
**Malappuram, India – June 23, 2025** – The United Democratic Front (UDF) has successfully reclaimed the Nilambur Assembly constituency in a closely watched by-election. Aryadan Shoukath of the UDF secured a decisive victory, garnering 69,932 votes and defeating his closest competitor, M. Swaraj of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), by a margin of 11,077 votes.
The win marks the UDF’s return to the Nilambur constituency after a nine-year absence, their last victory dating back to the 2011 Assembly elections. The by-election was necessitated by the resignation of incumbent MLA, P.V. Anwar, an independent candidate, after disputes with the state government.
The election results saw significant shifts in voter sentiment. The UDF demonstrated strong performance across several Panchayat areas including Vazhikkadavu, Moothedam, Edakkara, Pothukallu, Chungathara and Amarambalam, as well as the Nilambur Municipality. The LDF managed to secure a lead only in Karulai.
Independent candidate Anwar’s performance was dismal, receiving only 17,873 votes. NDA candidate Mohan George secured 7593 votes.
Despite the victory, UDF leaders expressed some reservations. KPCC President Sunny Joseph indicated that the party would evaluate whether the UDF had lost votes compared to previous elections. “We’ll have to analyse whether some of the UDF votes have been lost in this election.” he stated.
UDF leader Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal attributed the victory to anti-government sentiment and unprecedented unity within the UDF.
The UDF’s victory in Nilambur is a significant win for the party and is expected to have implications for the upcoming state elections.
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