Congress's Vaishana Suresh wins Kerala local poll after voter list battle

• Congress candidate Vaishana Suresh won the Kerala Local Body Election from Thiruvananthapuram's Muttada ward.
• Her victory is notable as she successfully fought in the Kerala High Court to reinstate her name on the voter list after it was removed.
• The 32-year-old UDF candidate defeated a strong CPM opponent by over 300 votes, capturing a long-held CPM seat.
• Vaishana Suresh is a social worker and active Congress member, focusing on local issues like environmental protection and women's empowerment.

Why It Matters: Vaishana Suresh's victory after a legal fight over voter registration affirms democracy.