The CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) won the crucial Chengannur
by-poll by a handsome 20,956 vote margin, a record for the constituency.
Saji Cherian clocked in 67,303 votes as compared to Congress’ D Vijayakumar (46,347) and PS Sreedharan Pillai of BJP (35,270).
Saji Cherian, a shrewd political leader with astute organisational skills, was undoubtedly the strongest candidate CPM could present. He is the district secretary of the party which sent eight out of nine candidates to State Assembly in 2016. He returned to the seat, his native, after biting the dust 12 years ago in his first bout against Vishnunath. He carries the ability to reach out to a large section outside the party with his engagement with Pain and Palliative care unit for a few years.
Located in Alappuzha district, the bye-election was necessitated after MLA KK Ramachandran Nair of CPM died earlier this year in January. The seat was considered a bastion of Congress as it elected its members from 1991 until CPM fought its way in and won in 2016.
In 2016, Congress’s PC Vishnunath was defeated by Ramachandran Nair by 7983 votes. BJP’s candidate PS Sreedharan Pillai came in a close third with 29.33 percent behind Vishnunath's 30.85 percent.
Saji Cherian clocked in 67,303 votes as compared to Congress’ D Vijayakumar (46,347) and PS Sreedharan Pillai of BJP (35,270).
Saji Cherian, a shrewd political leader with astute organisational skills, was undoubtedly the strongest candidate CPM could present. He is the district secretary of the party which sent eight out of nine candidates to State Assembly in 2016. He returned to the seat, his native, after biting the dust 12 years ago in his first bout against Vishnunath. He carries the ability to reach out to a large section outside the party with his engagement with Pain and Palliative care unit for a few years.
Located in Alappuzha district, the bye-election was necessitated after MLA KK Ramachandran Nair of CPM died earlier this year in January. The seat was considered a bastion of Congress as it elected its members from 1991 until CPM fought its way in and won in 2016.
In 2016, Congress’s PC Vishnunath was defeated by Ramachandran Nair by 7983 votes. BJP’s candidate PS Sreedharan Pillai came in a close third with 29.33 percent behind Vishnunath's 30.85 percent.
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