Kerala Assembly polls: rebel candidates deal heavy blows to CPI(M) in Taliparamba, Payyannur

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CPI(M) dissidents T.K. Govindan and V. Kunhikrishnan look victorious. Kunhikrishnan’s triumph arsenic a UDF-supported Independent and Govindan’s historical triumph assumes value arsenic some candidates had called for betterment and interior ideology wrong CPI(M).

Published - May 04, 2026 08:09 p.m. IST - KANNUR

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] suffered a large governmental setback successful its stronghold district, losing some Taliparamba and Payyannur to rebel candidates T.K. Govindan and V. Kunhikrishnan.

The decision came arsenic a important stroke to the party, which had been assured of retaining the constituencies. The victories achieved contempt the CPI(M)’s attempts to downplay the rebels are wide seen arsenic a dent to the party’s organisational spot successful Kannur and its representation crossed the State.

Published - May 04, 2026 08:09 p.m. IST

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