BJP state general secretary Anoop Antony criticised the Kerala government over the delay in financial assistance to families affected by recent rain-related incidents in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. He alleged that affected families had not received the promised immediate assistance and called for faster government action to support those impacted by the monsoon situation.
Ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, Dalit organisations and activists raised concerns about political representation after Congress decisions on candidate selection. Several organisations planned a meeting in Kottayam to discuss their political position and future course of action.
The 2026 Kerala Assembly election produced significant political changes across Kottayam’s nine constituencies. The district’s constituencies include Vaikom, Ettumanoor, Kottayam, Puthuppally, Changanassery, Pala, Kaduthuruthy, Kanjirappally and Poonjar, each with its own political dynamics.
Pala witnessed a high-profile three-way political contest during the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, involving Jose K. Mani of the LDF, Shone George of the NDA, and Mani C. Kappen of the UDF. The constituency attracted considerable attention because of the competing political bases and leadership involved.
Congress rebel Maya Rahul has been elected as the new chairperson of Pala Municipality. Her election represents a notable change in the local political landscape and highlights the influence of independent and dissident candidates in municipal governance
