A crucial battle is underway in Thrithala, Palakkad, as CPIM Minister MB Rajesh faces Congress veteran VT Balram, who has won here twice before. With the BJP emerging as a decisive third factor, every vote could tip the scales in this razor-thin constituency. MB Rajesh relies on his development record. VT Balram counts on anti-incumbency sentiment and strong local connect. Unnikrishnan Master enters as a new face aiming to carve space in this high-stakes contest. With SC/ST voters around 30%, minority votes at 20%, and last election margins just over 3,000 votes, Thrithala remains unpredictable. Stay tuned to Kerala Tracker for live updates, analysis, and insights from Thrithala and across Kerala’s election battlegrounds. NDTV's Apurva Adhikari and Aswin Nandkumar bring you the latest.