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BJP goes into introspection mode after shock defeat in Palakkad bypoll

The Palakkad bypoll result came as a shock for BJP leaders and party workers. Campaign that lacked direction Party workers and leaders believe that the NDA failed to execute even a basic campaign plan in Palakkad. Absence of local 'stars' Party workers and the district leadership unanimously claimed that the absence of prominent local campaigners negatively impacted the BJP during the campaign. Anti-incumbency in Palakkad Municipality BJP workers and supporters strongly believe that anti-incumbency against the BJP-led Palakkad Municipality contributed to the party's declining votes in its strongholds. A host of other factors Beyond the obvious reasons, BJP workers and insiders believe that several other factors contributed to the party's poor performance in the Palakkad by-poll.

New Indian Express

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