Sobha Surendran, a key leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is campaigning to win the Palakkad seat in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026. Surendran aims to overcome the BJP's previous near miss in the 2021 elections, where E Sreedharan, known as 'Metro Man', failed to secure victory despite significant attention. To strengthen her campaign, Surendran is actively engaging with local party workers and highlighting support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has promised to monitor the region's progress.

In contrast, her main rival, Ramesh Pisharody, a film and television celebrity representing the Congress party, is focusing on his personal brand to connect with voters. He has been seen interacting with local youth and delivering engaging speeches. Meanwhile, independent candidate N M R Razak, a hotelier known for his biryani brand, is also in the race, claiming a growing base of support despite lacking the backing of major political parties. As the election approaches, the dynamics in Palakkad are becoming increasingly competitive, with each candidate striving to secure the crucial swing votes.