The Left front will be able to make major gains in the coming byelection, said the state secretary. He also pointed out that Swaraj has made his mark as a promising left leader and a

parliamentarian. "In the current political scenario, the left front has an upper hand in the constituency. PV Anvar, who parted ways with the left front, is currently in a pathetic

state," said MV Govindan. Though traditionally a UDF stronghold, LDF independent PV Anvar has won from Nilambur in the 2016 and 2021 elections. The constituency went to a bypoll after

incumbent Anvar step down, alleging high handedness by the Pinarayi government. Though Anvar has been trying to join the UDF for some time now, his UDF entry has not materialised yet.