THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM with an unexpected move in the selection of the candidate for Puthuppally by-election. There are reports that CPM is trying to field a Congress leader who was a confidant of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. It is hinted that he is a local body representative of Puthuppally. It is reported that the CPM leadership had a discussion with him, who is closely related to Oommen Chandy's family. There may be an announcement regarding this tomorrow.

At the same time, it is also reported that Oommen Chandy's family and Congress leadership are negotiating with him. Earlier, the party was considering the names of three CPM leaders, including Jaick C Thomas who contested last time. The unexpected move by the CPM was followed by this. Oommen Chandy's son Chandy Oommen was announced as the UDF candidate by Congress. Polling in Puthuppally is on September 5 and counting of votes will be held at 8.