BJP Candidate Sobha Surendran Faces Row As Cash Distribution Video Surfaces Ahead Of Palakkad Polls
A major controversy has erupted in Palakkad ahead of polling after visuals allegedly showing BJP workers distributing money to voters surfaced online, putting NDA candidate Sobha Surendran under intense scrutiny.
The incident, reported from Kannadi panchayat in Palakkad, has triggered swift action from the Election Commission of India, which has sought an urgent report from the district collector.
Officials confirmed that a flying squad was immediately deployed to the location following the emergence of the visuals.
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The footage, released by the Indian National Congress (INC), allegedly shows BJP workers handing over cash, reportedly ₹5,000, to a voter.
The visuals were captured at Tharuvakkurissi, where party workers had visited a house following a death in the neighbourhood.
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According to the allegations, after interacting with people at the location, the group moved to a nearby house where money was handed to an elderly woman.
What has intensified the controversy is the claim that Sobha Surendran was present at the spot during the incident.
Reports suggest that she was in the vehicle while the alleged cash distribution took place. The video also reportedly shows her reacting angrily after noticing that the incident was being recorded.
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The Congress has accused the BJP of attempting to influence voters through cash distribution, especially with polling scheduled to take place the following day.
The timing of the incident hs raised serious concerns about electoral malpractice and fairness in the voting process.
Authorities have taken the matter seriously, with the Election Commission stepping in to ensure that the integrity of the election is not compromised. The district administration is currently examining the visuals and gathering details before submitting a report.
Meanwhile, the BJP is facing mounting pressure to respond to the allegations.
