As results of the three by-elections in the state – Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency and Chelakkara and Palakkad assembly seats – are expected tomorrow, the major political parties, Congress, BJP, and CPI(M), are anxiously awaiting the outcome.
The Congress-led UDF is hopeful of a resounding victory for the electoral debut of AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the hill constituency of Wayanad, previously held by her brother Rahul Gandhi. They are also hopeful to retain the Palakkad assembly seat.
The UDF also aims to capture the Chelakkara assembly constituency, asserting that they can capitalise on what they claim to be growing anti-incumbency against the CPI(M)-led LDF government in the state. However, the LDF is focused on retaining Chelakkara, a traditional Left stronghold, with a significant margin. They are also aiming to improve their performance in the Palakkad and Wayanad seats.
The BJP, on the other hand, is hoping to secure a presence in the Kerala Assembly by capturing the Palakkad constituency, where it finished second in the last two Assembly elections.
– PTI