Political Chess: The Battle for Palakkad

The CPI(M) criticizes Congress for bypassing senior leader K Muraleedharan in the Palakkad bypolls due to opposition from V D Satheesan. The Congress refutes this, insisting it was a collective choice. The election sees a contest between Congress, LDF, and BJP candidates.

The ongoing political tensions in Kerala see CPI(M) targeting Congress over the selection process for the upcoming Palakkad bypolls. Senior leader K Muraleedharan's omission was highlighted, with allegations pointing to opposition from V D Satheesan, the Leader of Opposition in the state legislature.

M V Govindan, CPI(M) state secretary, alleges Congress is indecisive with numerous CM candidates, leading to Muraleedharan being sidelined in the selection process. However, Congress quickly countered, asserting that the decision was made collectively, dismissing any internal discord.

The bypolls have become a strategic battleground, highlighted by the contest between Congress' Rahul Mamkootathil, LDF's candidate, and BJP's challenger. The electoral dynamics hint at an intense political contest, with high stakes for all major parties involved.

(With inputs from agencies.)