THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Recently there were rumours that BJP National Secretary Anil Antony will contest from the Puthupally constituency. Anil Antony has now responded to the rumours.

Anil Antony said that contesting in Puthupally is a media creation. He alleged that it is propagated by people who are not affiliated with the party. Anil Antony also said that he would not comment on the controversy that Oommen Chandy was not given treatment.

At the same time, BJP state president K Surendan's response was to not rule out Anil Antony's name in Puthupally. K Surendran had said that the name of National Secretary Anil Antony is also under discussion. The name of Central Sector Secretary N Hari is also active.

Jaick C Thomas has been announced as the official candidate of CPM in Puthupally. Jaick's candidature was announced by CPM state secretary M V Govindan in a press conference called at the Kottayam district committee office.