"People who wish that the Pinarayi government wouldn't come into power again will vote for Aryadan Shoukath. Aryadan Shoukath will win in the by-election...Nilambur by-election will be a mandate against Pinarayi Government..." Antony told the media.
Kerala Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader VD Satheesan on Friday said that the upcoming Nilambur by-election would be treated as an opportunity to hold the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government accountable. He also confirmed that the first phase of the campaign work has been completed.
After submitting his resignation as MLA from Nilambur, TMC leader PV Anvar said he would not contest the Nilambur by-election but would instead give full support to the Congress candidate to end the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government.