1. First respondent P.K. Basheer was declared elected to 034 Eranad Legislative Assembly Constituency in the election held on April 13, 2011. He was the candidate of Indian Union Muslim League with the election symbol 'ladder'. He was supported by the United Democratic front Indian National Congress and Indian Union Muslim League and similar parties constituting the United Democratic Front. Petitioner was an independent candidate who contested the election with the symbol 'baloon'. Second respondent was the candidate of Communist Party of India supported by the Left Democratic Front. Third respondent was the candidate of Bharathiya Janatha Party. Respondent No.4 was one of the candidates. Though respondents 5 to 7 had filed their nominations, they had withdrawn their candidature before the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers. Sixth respondent, in addition was also the Chief Election Agent of the first respondent. First respondent who secured 58,698 votes as against 47452 votes secured by the petitioner was declared elected by a majority of 11246 votes. Election Petition is filed to declare the election of the first respondent void and to set it aside under secti