Smooth Voting Underway in Remote Nilambur Amidst Political Tensions

Voting at the Punchakkoli booth in Nilambur proceeded without issues despite its remote forest location. A 30.51% turnout was recorded by 11 am. Parties contesting include LDF, UDF, and BJP. The by-election follows PV Anvar's resignation. Key candidates express determination ahead of results on June 23.

Voting at the Punchakkoli polling booth in the heart of Nilambur's verdant forests went off without a hitch on Thursday, as committed voters braved the remote location to cast their ballots.

The Election Commission of India reported a voter turnout of 30.51% by 11 am in Nilambur. Polls opened at 7 am, coinciding with by-election activities in Punjab, West Bengal, and Gujarat.

Anticipation builds as results will be unveiled on June 23, with key candidates from LDF, UDF, and BJP keenly involved. The by-election was triggered by PV Anvar's departure from LDF to join TMC, adding layers to the political narrative. UDF's Aryadan Shoukath and LDF's M Swaraj remained confident, with each side framing the by-poll as pivotal for their party's future performance ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.