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Nilambur byelection witnessed a surprising performance by independent candidate P V Anvar, impacting both UDF and LDF.
Among the ten candidates in the fray, the main contenders are Aryadan Shoukath (UDF), M Swaraj (LDF), Mohan George (NDA), and former MLA P V Anvar (Independent).
Both fronts claimed that the provisional voter turnout of 73.26% -- higher than the Wayanad Lok Sabha byelection turnout in Nilambur segment -- despite the rain, signalled a favourable outcome.
In the first survey, 45 per cent said the performance of the Pinarayi Vijayan government was the factor that will be on top of their mind when they stand before the EVMs.
Anvar also accused both major fronts of neglecting public issues
A total of 263 polling stations, including 59 newly established booths, have been arranged to facilitate the voting process
Unlike Anvar, both Swaraj and Shoukath stuck to political messaging, steering clear of personal attacks.
The PDP and the Hindu Mahasabha have few votes in Nilambur to make an impact. But Jamaat-e-Islami has around 3,000 votes, which usually go to the LDF in Nilambur.
Kunjali told the doctors and cops that Aryadan Muammed, then Kozhikode DCC secretary, shot him and that he was present in the Congress office near Chulliyode.
Thirty-five per cent of those surveyed said recurring wildlife terror will be on top of their minds when they cast their votes on June 19.
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