Mon Nov 17 17:26:05 UTC 2025: Summary:

M. Swaraj, a CPI(M) leader and former MLA, has withdrawn his appeal to the Supreme Court challenging the 2021 election victory of Congress candidate K. Babu for the Thripunithura Assembly seat. Swaraj had initially alleged that Babu campaigned on religious grounds and filed a petition with the Kerala High Court, which was dismissed in April 2024. He then took the case to the Supreme Court, but has now withdrawn his appeal.

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Former MLA Drops Supreme Court Challenge to 2021 Election Result

KOCHI – In a surprising turn of events, CPI(M) leader and former MLA M. Swaraj has withdrawn his appeal before the Supreme Court concerning the 2021 election of Congress candidate K. Babu from the Thripunithura Assembly seat. Swaraj had sought to have the election declared null and void.

The legal battle began after the 2021 election when Swaraj alleged that Babu had engaged in religious-based campaigning. He initially brought his complaint to the Kerala High Court, which dismissed his election petition in April 2024, stating that Swaraj had failed to conclusively prove the alleged corrupt practices.

Undeterred, Swaraj escalated the matter to the Supreme Court. However, it has now been confirmed that he has withdrawn his appeal, bringing an end to the long-running legal dispute. The reasons for the withdrawal have not been publicly disclosed.

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