Will this election witness closing down BJP’s account in Kerala? Palakkad heads towards photo-finish, Shafi gains lead

PALAKKAD: UDF’s Shafi Parambil has gained a clear lead over BJP’s E Sreedharan. Along with Palakkad, with the backlash received to the saffron party in Nemom, BJP has lost all hope. E Sreedharan’s defeat who was projected as BJP’s chief minister candidate is a severe blow to the saffron party.