The leaders are all demanding that a strong leader be sent to replace Shafi Parambil. At the same time, there are those who say that in the current political situation, when a section raises the demand, let the seniors step down. Names such as K Muralidharan, VT Balram, Rahul Mankootham are all being discussed in the Congress. Meanwhile, there is also a rumor that actor Ramesh Pisharadi may come as a surprise candidate. Another is the name of VT Balram, former Trithala MLA and KPCC vice-president, who has an upper hand in the Congress discussions. VT Balram is the charm of Congress youth. Taking a strong stand against the BJP also increases the possibility of VT. The name of Youth Congress state president Rahul Manguttal is also being discussed. Rahul has been present in many Palakkad events along with Shafi. Moreover, it is indicated that Shafi is also interested in contesting Rahul.
At the same time, posters and flyers for K Muralidharan have been displayed in different parts of Palakkad. A section complained that K Muralidharan was sacrificed in Thrissur. They say that he is a fighter and therefore Muralidharan should come to the Legislature as a representative of Palakkad.
But apart from these, the news coming out now is that discussions are going on in the Congress to nominate actor Ramesh Pisharadi as a candidate. The actor is a native of Palakkad. Pisharadi participates in all Congress events. He was active in all the election campaigns of the party, including the Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, the leadership has not yet responded to the news that Pisharadi will contest.
