A K Shanib Announces Independent Run in Palakkad Assembly Bypoll

Former Youth Congress leader A K Shanib will contest independently in the Palakkad Assembly bypoll, following his resignation from the Congress. He criticized party leaders for their decisions and aims to ensure his candidacy won't aid the BJP. The bypoll is due to MLA Parambil's Lok Sabha election.

In a significant political development in Kerala, former Youth Congress leader A K Shanib has declared his candidacy as an independent in the upcoming Palakkad Assembly bypoll.

Shanib's move follows his resignation from the Congress last week in protest against the nomination of Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkootathil for the seat. He officially announced his decision at a press conference.

Shanib accuses opposition leader V D Satheesan and others of 'hijacking' the party, urging that his candidacy is not intended to benefit the BJP.