THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A UDF candidate who was reportedly distressed over his defeat in the local body elections died by suicide in Aruvikkara grama panchayat.
Vijayakumar, 59, the UDF candidate from Manambooru ward, passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here on Tuesday.
Vijayakumar had ended up in the third place in Manambooru ward, securing 149 votes. The BJP won the ward.
On Saturday, Vijayakumar allegedly attempted to take his own life by hanging on a tree near his house. His son noticed and rushed him to hospital. He was admitted to the ICU, but his condition deteriorated and he died on Tuesday.
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