Controversy Surrounds Guruvayur's Election Campaign Amid Communal Remarks

A flex board listing past MLAs of Guruvayur has incited discussion after BJP candidate B Gopalakrishnan's contentious 'Hindu MLA' comments. The board, presented as political history, emerges amidst legal challenges from opposition parties accusing his remarks of having communal themes, prompting responses from police and the Election Commission.

A flex board displaying the names of former Guruvayur constituency legislators has drawn significant attention amid a political campaign by BJP's B Gopalakrishnan. Installed prominently in the area, it lists MLAs elected from 1977 to 2021.

The board, intended to document the political history of the constituency, appeared following Gopalakrishnan's controversial remark about the absence of a 'Hindu MLA,' which has resulted in a police case. He claims it simply maps the constituency's electoral past.

This incident occurs during mounting political tension, as opposition parties demand action over Gopalakrishnan's alleged communal remarks. Legal proceedings are underway, with the Kerala High Court directing the Election Commission to consider these concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)