Kochi: M Swaraj’s petition seeking annulment of K Babu’s election victory in Tripunithura. Notices were sent to the opposition including K Babu. The case is set to be heard next month.
According to the Swaraj petition, Babu had requested votes in the name of Ayyappan and had violated the election code of conduct. He distributed slips stating a vote for Ayyappan -slip in the constituency. The slip included a picture of Ayyappan and Babu’s name and election symbol.
K Babu propagated that the match was between Sabarimala Ayyappan and M Swaraj and if Swaraj wins, it will be Ayyappan’s defeat. According to the petition, Ayyappan’s name was also used in the graffiti.
