
LDF coasts to victory in Vypeen
The Hindu
The front ran a systematic campaign highlighting the legacy of incumbent MLA S. Sarma
Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate K.N. Unnikrishnan coasted to a comfortable victory in Vypeen constituency, defeating his nearest rival Deepak Joy of the United Democratic Front (UDF) by 8,201 votes. While Mr. Unnikrishnan bagged 53,858 votes, Mr. Joy managed only 45,657 votes. BJP candidate K.S. Shaiju who secured 13,540 votes was relegated to the fourth position by Twenty20’s Job Chakkalakkal who notched up an impressive 16,707 votes. The constituency had registered a voter turnout of 74.72%, which had kept both fronts interested.More Related News