Malappuram, June 23 (UNI) AICC General Secretary and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praised the UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath and its workers for wresting the Nilambur assembly seat from the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), on Monday.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote on her X social media handle: "We worked as a team, each one with commitment and single pointed focus, that is the most important lesson of this success.

"Heartiest congratulations to Aryadan Shoukath whose dedication and service has shone through and to all the leaders and workers of the UDF whose efforts made this victory possible.

"Most of all a big thank you to my sisters and brothers of Nilambur for your support.



"Your trust and belief in the values of our constitution, and in the UDF’s vision for progress will be the guiding light for our way forward."

Notably, Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Aryadan Shoukath wrested the Nilambur Assembly constituency from the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) by a margin of 11,077 votes in the by-elections on Monday.

Shoukath secured 77,737 votes, LDF's M Swaraj 66,660, Independent and former Nilambur MLA PV Anvar 19,760 and BJP-led NDA's Adv Mohan George 8,648 votes, respectively.

On June 15, Priyanka Gandhi held a road show in Nilambur for the assembly by-elections and also addressed an election rally for Aryadan Shoukath.

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