Congress captures Paralam panchayat in Keralam’s Thrissur with CPI support, BJP cries foul
Congress secured control of the Paralam panchayat in Kerala’s Thrissur district after its candidate Rose Mary was elected president with eight votes, aided by two Communist Party of India members. The Bharatiya Janata Party alleged that the result reflected a covert agreement between Congress and the CPI, accusing both parties of collusion. The BJP said the vote count was irregular and called for an inquiry.