The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the CPI(M) of threatening its candidates for local elections in Kannur and trying to prevent them from contesting in party strongholds. The BJP has also alleged that a section of returning officers are aiding the effort by rejecting nominations on fictitious grounds.
BJP Kannur North district president KK Vinod Kumar alleged that in ward 4 in Malappattam (Karimbil), the assistant returning officer and panchayat secretary tampered with documents to reject the nomination of BJP candidate PP Shainu. Although a certified copy of the voter list was submitted, the official allegedly replaced it with an uncertified copy during the hearing to create grounds for rejection. Mr. Vinod demanded that the official be exempted from election duty.
Mr. Vinod said that the CPI(M) was trying to block rival candidates in the contest and accused the party of carrying out activities to disrupt the election process in Kannur district. He urged the state Chief Election Commissioner to immediately intervene in the matter and ensure a fair and transparent poll.
Published – 23 Nov 2025 23:31 IST
