Mananthawady BJP candidate refuses to contest, says he had no clue about candidature PTI
Updated Mar 15, 2021, 1:30 pm IST
It is unclear whether the local BJP leadership had consulted Manikantan prior to offering or announcing his name as their candidate
The BJP leadership had on Sunday released its first set of candidates in the southern state including Mananthawady. (Representational Image/PTI)
Wayanad: The BJP s candidate from tribal-reserved constituency of Mananthawady in Wayanad district of Kerala for April 6 Assembly elections has refused to contest.
In a video shared on Monday, Manikantan, who belongs to the Paniya tribe, declined the offer by the BJP, saying he does not wish to contest in the poll.