The Communist Party of India (CPI) won the seat in its inaugural contest in 1957 and last held it in 1996. Since then, V.D. Satheesan has consistently represented the constituency. In the upcoming election, the Left party has nominated E.T. Taison to challenge him.
Severe weather conditions along the Kuttampuzha–Pooyamkutty stretch caused significant disruption, with at least two houses sustaining damage. Local farmers have
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the parliament, while former U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes Labour leader Keir Starmer once again.
