All eyes on Palakkad as stage is set for a fierce triangular contest

The Palakkad Assembly constituency is set to witness a fierce triangular contest between the UDF, LDF, and BJP. The UDF has brought in Rahul Mamkootathil to retain the seat vacated by Shafi Parambil, MP. The BJP is banking on C. Krishnakumar to close the margin from the last election. P. Sarin, an independent LDF candidate, adds excitement to the race. The LDF camp is exuberant, hoping Dr. Sarin can pull off a victory. The UDF is in talks with P.V. Anvar, a dissident LDF MLA, for support. The upcoming bypolls on November 13 will be closely watched as the parties battle it out in Palakkad.