While the CPI(M), which had conducted an unprecedented grassroots level campaigning under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the constituency, termed the defeat as "unexpected" and a "shock", the jubilant Congress said their resounding victory was a slap on the face of the second Vijayan government on its first anniversary.
The ruling CPI(M)-led LDF in Kerala suffered a massive political setback with the opposition Congress-UDF retaining the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency here in the much-awaited bypoll as its nominee Uma Thomas won by a historic margin of over 25,00
Uma, the widow of prominent party leader and former legislator from the constituency late P T Thomas, showcased an impressive lead in all the 12 rounds of the counting since the beginning. While she polled a total of over 72,000 votes, her nearest rival Joseph could garner only over 47,000 votes.
BJP nominee A N Radhakrishnan came third. 🗳️ Thrikkakara By-Election Results 2022: Congress Retains Assembly Constituency with Historic Margin of Over 25,000 Votes; Setback for LDF.
As the Thrikkakara Assembly by-poll in Kerala s Ernakulam district began at 7 am, United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Uma Thomas cast her vote along with family members on Tuesday.