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Anto Antony reaped the dividends for standing by the religious groups who opposed young women’s entry to Sabarimala.
The battle for the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha seat assumes significance in the wake of the apex court ruling which triggered massive protests in the region.
Rahul Gandhi said his party wants an India "where people can express what is there inside their heart as long as those expressions are peaceful and non-violent."
Being the nerve centre of the agitation against women's entry to the popular Ayyappa shrine, Pathanamthitta witnessed several hartals and street demonstrations.
BJP Thursday night announced its first list of 184 candidates, including 13 from Kerala, leaving out only the Pathanamthitta constituency.
So why was the BJP not able to announce a candidate in a constituency where it sniffed a chance to win?
After BDJS president Thushar Vellappally declared his interest in the seat, Surendran was ready to settle for Pathanamthitta.