VD Satheesan, a senior Indian National Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, has secured another term in the Paravur constituency with a margin of over 20,000 votes.
He has received 78,658 votes while his closest competitor, ET Taison of the Communist Party of India, has received 58,058 votes.
Satheesan, known for his sharp debating style and strong legislative presence, has represented the Paravur constituency since 2001 and has played a key role in shaping opposition strategy in the state.
Before entering full-time politics, Satheesan practised law at the Kerala High Court for around a decade and was active in student politics early on, serving as chairman of the Mahatma Gandhi University Union.
