Election Showdown in Palakkad: A Triangular Battle Unfolds

As the Palakkad Assembly by-election draws near, a triangular contest emerges between major political alliances in Kerala. Candidates from the CPI(M)-led LDF, Congress-led UDF, and BJP-led NDA have submitted nominations. The bypolls follow Congress and CPI(M) leaders vacating their seats for Lok Sabha positions.

With election fever rising in the Palakkad Assembly constituency, a gripping triangular contest is anticipated in the forthcoming by-election. On Thursday, key candidates from Kerala's three major political fronts, including CPI(M)-led LDF and Congress-led UDF, submitted their nominations.

The BJP-led NDA's candidate, C Krishnakumar, entered the fray on Wednesday by filing his nomination papers. The UDF's Rahul Mamkootathil and LDF's Dr. P Sarin officially submitted theirs to Revenue Divisional Officer S. Sreejith. Mamkootathil, accompanied by a rally of supporters and prominent leaders, filed his around noon, showcasing strong political backing.

The nominations come as a direct result of vacancies left by Congress and CPI(M) leaders elected to the Lok Sabha. Contesting the same seat won by him in the Lok Sabha, Shafi Parambil reflects on a close battle from the last assembly poll, where BJP's E Sreedharan's loss by 3,850 votes adds historical context. As candidates vie for position, the election schedule, culminating in November polling, sets the stage for this significant political event.

(With inputs from agencies.)