Kerala bypoll result relieves UDF, LDF, disappoints BJP

Adding to the BJP's woes, the Left improved its performance in the seat, narrowing the gap with the party. Providing further relief for the ruling LDF, CPI(M)'s UR Pradeep won the Chelakkara Assembly by-poll in Kerala, defeating Congress-led UDF's Ramya Haridas by a margin of 12,201 votes.