Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 -- Former Defence Minister and Congress leader AK Antony on Friday expressed confidence that United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Aryadan Shoukath will emerge victorious in the upcoming Nilambur by-elections.

Antony asserted that the by-election would serve as a public verdict against the Pinarayi Vijayan-led state government.

"People who wish that the Pinarayi government wouldn't come into power again will vote for Aryadan Shoukath. Aryadan Shoukath will win in the by-election...Nilambur by-election will be a mandate against Pinarayi Government..." Antony told the media.

Aryadan Shoukath also met with the senior Congress leader ahead of the polls.

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