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**Summary:**

The Hindu newspaper reports early results from the Nilambur Assembly byelection in Kerala, India. Counting is underway at Mar Thoma Higher Secondary School. The United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate, Aryadan Shoukath, has taken an early lead. Celebrations among UDF workers have begun as the lead widens, suggesting a close contest. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) and All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidates trail behind.

**News Article:**

**UDF Candidate Leads Early in Nilambur Assembly Bypoll Count**

*MALAPPURAM, INDIA – June 23, 2025* – Counting is underway for the Nilambur Assembly byelection in Kerala, and early results indicate a lead for United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Aryadan Shoukath. As of 9:19 AM IST, Shoukath held an initial advantage of 419 votes, which then widened to 1,725 votes after the third round of counting.

The counting process is taking place at Mar Thoma Higher Secondary School in Chungathara, under the watch of the Central Industrial Security Force. Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M. Swaraj, and All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)’s independent candidate P.V. Anvar, are currently in second and third place, respectively.

The growing lead for the UDF candidate has sparked celebrations among party workers in various parts of Nilambur. The early results suggest a competitive race between the UDF and LDF, defying any expectation of a landslide victory for either coalition. Stay tuned for further updates as the counting continues.

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