Film star vs key BJP face vs hotelier: How Sobha Surendran looks to outdo ‘Metro Man’ in Palakkad
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Sobha Surendran, BJP's prominent woman leader, contests Palakkad seat in Kerala's April 9 Assembly election, aiming to succeed where E Sreedharan nearly won in 2021. Congress fields actor Ramesh Pisharody; CPI(M) supports hotelier N M R Razak as Independent. BJP emphasizes Prime Minister Modi's support and guarantees. Congress addresses sexual harassment charges against sitting MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. Swing votes prove critical this election cycle.
Key Entities
Sobha SurendranBJPPalakkadE SreedharanRamesh PisharodyCongressN M R RazakCPI(M)Rahul MamkootathilAmit ShahPrime Minister ModiKerala Assembly elections 2026