AP Abdullakutty said that more leaders in Kerala will soon join the BJP. His words are, 'Karunakaran's daughter, who is from the Congress family in Kerala, joined the BJP. Congress leaders are coming from all states of India. Many Congress leaders have their hearts with the BJP. With Padmaja joining, BJP's victory in Thrissur is more or less assured. AP Abdullahkutty said Suresh Gopi thought he would win by 10.30 and if this is the case he would win by 9. The convenor of Munni, EP Jayarajan himself has said that the contest is between NDA and LDF in Kerala and the national leadership will confirm that he will be a candidate in the Lok Sabha elections.
Her brother and MP K Muraleedharan reacted strongly against Padmaja's entry into the BJP. Muralidharan said his father's spirit would never tolerate his sister's decision to join the communal party. 'There is no relationship with my sister anymore. “We will not cooperate in any way with those who cheated the party at one point,” he said. Muralidharan also scoffed at reports that Padmaja might contest the Lok Sabha elections in Chalakudy as a BJP candidate. Muralidharan had said that if Padmaja contests, he can see whether NOTA or BJP will get votes.
