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**Nilambur Election Result a “Positive” Sign for BJP, Claims Candidate Mohan George**
**Kottayam, India – June 23, 2025, 10:39 PM IST** – Despite failing to reach his hoped-for target of 10,000 votes in the recent Nilambur election, BJP candidate Mohan George insists the result is a “positive” sign for the party. In his first reaction to the election results, George told Manorama Online that the BJP’s vote share had increased, indicating progress.
“There’s no setback. Our votes have actually increased. For the BJP, this is a positive result,” George stated, even while acknowledging disappointment that he didn’t secure the 10,000 votes he anticipated. He attributed the shortfall to the typical voting pattern in by-elections, where the BJP, as the third party, often receives fewer votes. He claimed that in Nilambur, the vote count was higher than general elections.
George noted that while he received some support from the hill regions, the destination of the remaining votes was unclear. He also alleged that some BJP votes shifted to the UDF (United Democratic Front), driven by a desire to defeat the leftist candidate, Swaraj.
Despite not being assigned any specific responsibilities yet, George affirmed his continued commitment to the BJP. He stated that Rajeev Chandrasekhar had invited him to meet to discuss possible roles. He also said his supporters told him that in order to defeat the left candidate, they have voted for UDF
“I will remain in the BJP, even if I’m not given any responsibility,” he declared.
He further emphasized that the election result was not a setback, despite the “Developed Kerala, Developed Nilambur” campaign not translating into the hoped-for vote share. He believes the campaign reached the people, and that the BJP retained its core voter base entirely.
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