Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Just before the Kerala Assembly elections, the political temperature is at its peak. Congress leader VD Satheesan has released an alleged video and made a serious allegation that BJP workers are distributing money in exchange for votes. He claimed that it is clearly visible in the video that money is being given to an elderly woman and all this is happening in the presence of the party candidate.
Satheesan also said that this is not limited to just one seat, but efforts are being made to distribute money and sarees to women in many constituencies. He alleged that ‘this is happening for the first time in Kerala and BJP is implementing a new system to influence the voters.’ According to him, this is a serious attempt to influence the democratic process, which cannot be ignored.
#WATCH | Ernakulam | Ahead of Keralam Assembly elections tomorrow, Congress leader VD Satheesan says, “We have released a video, in the visuals it is very clear that BJP workers are giving money to an old lady for votes, in the presence of the BJP candidate. They have been doing… pic.twitter.com/EEvGnG5av1
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2026
Congress has demanded immediate intervention from the Election Commission on this issue. Satheesan warned that if the concerned authorities did not take action, the party would take legal action. He said that such activities just before the elections are a clear violation of the election code of conduct.
Alappuzha Congress MP KC Venugopal also described the allegations of money distribution in Palakkad as “shocking”. He said that there are clear indications in media reports and videos that the role of the candidate is suspicious. He demanded immediate and strict action from the Election Commission, so that the fairness of the elections is maintained.
#WATCH | Alappuzha, Keralam: Congress MP KC Venugopal says, “There are shocking media reports that money had been distributed in Palakkad in favor of the BJP candidate. Also, most shocking is that the BJP candidate herself is involved in all these things. That is what the video… pic.twitter.com/FeyzaOyOGz
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2026
Victory is certain in Palakkad, Congress-LDF’s allegations are false: BJP’s counterattack
S Suresh has completely rejected the allegations of Congress and LDF and claimed BJP’s victory in Palakkad. He said that ‘the people of Palakkad have decided that BJP will become MLA from here, due to this fear Congress is giving misleading statements.’
On the allegations of distributing money to women, he said that these are ‘not serious allegations’ and the woman concerned herself has clarified that BJP did not give any money. He alleged that Congress and LDF are spreading lies due to fear of defeat. Taking the name of Sobha Surendran, he said that the public is going to elect her as MLA. BJP expressed confidence that this time victory is certain in Palakkad.
#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam | On Congress alleging BJP of giving money to women voters in Palakkad, State BJP General Secretary S Suresh says, “These are not serious allegations. The woman has made it clear that the BJP has not given any money. But some people from… pic.twitter.com/aJWuqCZjPt
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2026
Left also accused
Here, Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoothil also gave a strong message. He said, “You can spread your ideology, but money cannot buy even a single vote in Palakkad.” Referring to recent incidents, he said that a close associate of a candidate was caught by the public while distributing money, which is highly objectionable.
Apart from this, Congress has also raised questions on the arrangements of the Election Commission. Satheesan said that due to non-availability of postal ballot facility, the officers on duty had to face a lot of problems. He alleged that many officials reached the polling stations, but there was no arrangement for ballot there.
#WATCH | Adoor, Keralam: On State Assembly Elections, Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil says, “… You may spread your ideology, but you cannot buy a single vote in Palakkad with money. Recently, a candidate and her close aide were accused of distributing cash for votes. One aide,… pic.twitter.com/ZThRY68SkY
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2026
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