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Palakkad Emerges as Crucial Battleground for BJP in Kerala
Kerala’s Palakkad is becoming a key focus for the Bharatiya Janata Party as it eyes its first assembly seat in the upcoming bypoll. The BJP, with support from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is intensifying efforts in Palakkad, positioning it as a battleground in the state’s political landscape.
Palakkad, one of two assembly constituencies in Kerala controlled by the BJP after winning civic body elections, holds particular significance for the party. With the upcoming by-election being a triangular contest among NDA, UDF, and LDF on November 13, all eyes are on Palakkad.
The region’s complex political landscape and diverse religious communities pose a challenge for the BJP, but it has made significant inroads, especially among the Christian community. As the bypoll approaches, the party is aiming to consolidate support and secure its first assembly seat in Kerala.
Key Candidates and Turning Point
Key candidates for the bypoll include BJP’s C Krishna Kumar, UDF’s Rahul Mamkootathil, and LDF’s P Sarin. Internal strife within the Congress and changing voter alignments indicate that Palakkad could be a turning point in Kerala’s political scenario.