The by-election is being held following the death of Thrikkakara MLA PT Thomas. Even if it is the sitting seat of the UDF, if it wins this by-election, the LDF will be able to fill 100 seats in the Assembly. The election will be held on May 31. Counting will take place on June 3. Thrikkakara is likely to have a tough match this time.
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Meanwhile, PC George, who rejected the notice issued by the Fort police to appear, will also arrive in the constituency tomorrow. He will be campaigning with the NDA candidate from 8.30 am. PC George had made it clear that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who had sent him to jail, would reply in Thrikkakara tomorrow. Meanwhile, the police issued a notice asking him to appear tomorrow. PC George will be the highlight of the BJP’s heyday.
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The CPM is trying to shed light on the fake video controversy of the LDF candidate in the last phase. However, the Leader of the Opposition said that the two arrested in the controversy were CPM members and that the Congress was being criticized by leaders who had put cameras under the district secretary’s bed.
Police say three other detainees have UDF links. But the UDF is retaliating by saying that those arrested in Chavara and Palakkad are active CPM activists.
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In connection with the Thrikkakara by-election, the police under the leadership of City Police Commissioner C. Nagaraju provided antiquated security in the constituency. Thousands of policemen are being deployed to make the by-elections peaceful and safe. In addition, one company of Armed Police and each of the BSF, CRPF and CISF are fully equipped to respond to emergencies.
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