In a decisive win, Congress candidate Rahul Mamkootathil triumphed in the recent Palakkad Assembly by-election, securing the highest ever victory margin in the constituency—over 18,000 votes. Despite expectations of a tough three-way contest, Mamkootathil’s lead was largely unchallenged as BJP’s C. Krishnakumar, who had briefly surged ahead, faltered in the latter part of the vote Read More…