The Communist Party of India (CPI), which first won the seat in the inaugural election in 1957, last secured victory in 1996. Since that time, V.D. Satheesan has consistently held the seat. In the upcoming election, the Left party has nominated E.T. Taison to contest against Satheesan.
According to government officials, all domestic refineries are currently operating at high capacity and hold sufficient crude oil inventories. Additionally,
