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Pala, a Kerala Congress stronghold, is a key constituency in the 2026 elections.
Vote share projections also point to a UDF advantage, with the Congress-led front expected to secure 44 per cent
Pala election trends show a shift in voter sentiment influenced by controversial remarks and anti-incumbency against the ruling party.
The Pala constituency is experiencing a close triangular contest between UDF, LDF, and NDA candidates, with the BJP's performance seen as potentially decisive.
The Pala byelection is a highly contested race, no longer defined by K M Mani's legacy, with the LDF and BJP appearing to have an early advantage in campaign visibility over the UDF. Onmanorama will track the race in 12 closely fought constituencies including Pala, capturing the ground-level pulse with poll meter updates every few days.
Mani C Kappan, the leader of the Kerala Democratic Party (KDP), formally conveyed his decision to Congress leaders V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala.
The allegations state that Kappan took Rs 2 crores from Dinesh Menon, a Mumbai resident, in 2010 and failed to repay the amount.
The Pala MLA may be inducted into the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet replacing AK Saseendran
The Independent MLA dismissed rumours that he will become a part of the Left Democratic Front by rejoining his parent party.
The Mamata Banerjee-led party, which is on an ambitious expansion plan in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, has approached a few leaders in Kerala.
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