Voting has begun in Nilambur, where a highly anticipated political contest is taking place involving three major alliances and independent candidate P.V. Anvar. A total of 263 polling booths have been set up, including 59 new stations. Among these, 14 booths are classified as sensitive.
Candidates from all major alliances are expected to cast their votes in the morning. Interestingly, P.V. Anvar, who is contesting as an independent, is not registered to vote in the constituency. Voters formed long queues early in the morning at booths located in Nilambur town, the municipal area, and across the seven panchayats including Pothukal, Edakkara, Amarambalam, Karulai, Vazhikkadavu, Mootthedam, and Chungathara.
M. Swaraj, the LDF candidate, cast his vote at booth number 202 in Mankuth LP School, accompanied by his father. Theater artist and actress Nilambur Ayisha voted at Mukkatt LP School. Police and paramilitary forces have been deployed to ensure the election proceeds smoothly.
The constituency comprises seven panchayats and one municipality. Of the 263 booths, three are located within forest areas, reflecting the region’s unique geography. A total of 1,301 officials, including 316 presiding officers and 975 polling staff, are overseeing the process. Security has been tightened in 11 sensitive booths across seven zones. The election result will be announced on Monday.