BJP's Candidate against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad faces scrutiny with 242 pending cases

K Surendran, the Kerala BJP president and candidate contesting against Rahul Gandhi in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, has 242 criminal cases against him. Similarly, another BJP candidate, K S Radhakrishnan, running in the Ernakulam constituency, is facing around 211 cases.

Cases stemming from Sabarimala Protests:

Most of the charges against Surendran and Radhakrishnan are linked to the Sabarimala protests of 2018. These protests erupted following the Kerala government's decision to implement a Supreme Court ruling allowing women's entry into the Sabarimala shrine. BJP leaders argue that many of these cases are filed merely due to their involvement in political activities, such as organizing protests.

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In adherence to statutory requirements, Surendran recently published the details of his cases in the party's mouthpiece, spanning across three full pages. BJP state general secretary George Kurian emphasized that it's mandatory to disclose such information about candidates. Furthermore, BJP national general secretary B L Santhosh shared the details of cases against Surendran and others on social media, highlighting the challenges faced by nationalists in certain regions.

Prominent Candidates in Lok Sabha Elections:

As the Lok Sabha election deadline approaches, several prominent candidates have filed their nominations. Among them are Left candidate M Mukesh from Kollam and BJP candidate Ashwini M L from Kasaragod. The Election Commission has received 18 nominations so far, with scrutiny scheduled for April 5 and the last date for withdrawal set for April 8. However, details regarding cases against other party candidates are yet to be disclosed.

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