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An overwhelming 67.5%, including two voters who blindly said they would vote for the LDF candidate, dismissed the CPM charge that Congress candidate Rahul Mamkoottathil had smuggled money in a trolley bag.
Mamkoottathil dismissed the possibility of a triangular contest in Palakkad, stating that the main competition is between the UDF and what he mockingly called the 'Communist Janata Party.'
He was discussing the controversies raised against Congress by the BJP and the CPM.
The key contenders include UDF’s Rahul Mamkoottathil, LDF-backed independent Dr P Sarin, and BJP’s C Krishnakumar.
The alleged communal tone of the advertisement published with an objective to appeal to a particular community sparked sharp reactions.
Supporters, particularly of the UDF and BJP, began pouring into Palakkad town from distant places such as Mavelikara, Pattambi, Kasaragod, Kannur, and nearby Malampuzha as early as Monday morning, adding to the charged atmosphere.
The Collector, who also serves as the Chief Electoral Officer, assured that measures had been taken to prevent bogus voting.
In 2021, its candidate 'Metroman' E Sreedharan lost by just 3,859 votes to the popular and much-loved incumbent, Shafi Parambil.
M B Rajesh dismissed Varier's claims as baseless, recalling his remark suggesting Rahul Gandhi be sent to 'Kuthiravattom,' a mental health centre in Kozhikode.
Vehicles were blocked and shops were forced shut.
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