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Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
The election contest in Palakkad, India, is highlighted by the rivalry between BJP figure Sobha Surendran and 'Metro Man', alongside a hotelier.
Absence of BJP East district president Prasanth Sivan from Ms. Surendran’s programmes sparked speculation about growing dissent within the party and his dissatisfaction over being denied the Palakkad seat
West Bengal's assembly elections concluded with a historic high voter turnout, leading to the release of various exit poll predictions for the state and other regions like Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. These polls offered initial insights into potential election outcomes across India.
Film and television personality Ramesh Pisharody is the UDF candidate, contesting against BJP State general secretary Sobha Surendran and LDF-backed Independent N.M.R. Razak
Political speculation suggests the Congress party is considering Muraleedharan for Palakkad, while the BJP may field Sobha Surendran in the same constituency.
Ahead of upcoming polls, India's Election Commission has launched an investigation into allegations of cash-for-votes against BJP candidate Sobha Surendran in Palakkad.
BJP leader Sobha Surendran has dismissed allegations by Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan of a secret deal between the BJP and CPI(M) in the Kerala Assembly polls, attributing Satheesan's remarks to his party's fear of defeat.