The CPI announced it will field a candidate against Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll, asserting its commitment to contesting the seat. CPI's Binoy Viswam clarified that the decision is in line with the LDF's stance against supporting the BJP. He also questioned the need for the Congress to bring Rahul Gandhi to Wayanad if they planned to vacate the seat. The CPI's move adds a new dynamic to the upcoming by-poll in Wayanad.
