THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister PA Mohammed Riyas reacts after Puthuppally by-election announcement. Mohammed Riyas said that the situation is favourable for the Left Democratic Front in Puthuppally. He added that the LDF leaders will inform about election-related matters.

Puthuppally by-election is on September 5th and counting of votes is on September 8th. The code of conduct has come into force. Nomination papers can be submitted till the 17th of this month and can be withdrawn till the 21st of August. The ground was set for the by-election in Puthuppally after the death of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Voting will be held on September 5 in seven constituencies including Puthuppally.

Oommen Chandy's son may contest in Puthuppally. Oommen Chandy's daughter had earlier informed that she will not be joining politics. Jaick C Thomas is rumoured to be the LDF candidate. Oommen Chandy's majority was low in the last election.