THRISSUR: The BJP state committee decided to field Metro Man E Sreedharan as their candidate in the Palakkad seat. His name was recommended to the central leadership in the state panel meet convened in Thrissur. It is heard that campaigning will unofficially start in his constituency from tomorrow.

His name was heard in constituencies like Ponnani and Thripunithura along with Palakkad. A final decision has been taken now. Sreedharan informed to join the party just before the announcement of polls.

Meantime, the decision of the Congress to field strong candidates in constituencies where BJP is likely to win has delayed the announcement of BJP’s candidates list. The party has now decided to announce the names of candidates after knowing the Congress candidate in constituencies where they have winnability chances. If a strong candidate is announced in Nemom, Kummanam Rajashekaran will be shifted from there. Then he may be fielded in Vattiyoorkavu. Party chief may contest either from Konni or Kazhakootttam. The party’s central leadership wants Suresh Gopi to contest in Thrissur. The final list may be announced in two days.