State BJP President K.Surendran said the exit of Warrier will not have any effect on the party. "I wish him all the best and may he have a long career in the Congress. This is not going to have any bearing in the Palakkad by-election as the Congress is going to end up in distress,” said Surendran.

BJP spokesperson Sandeep Varier defects to Congress in Kerala, impacting party dynamics ahead of Palakkad bypoll.

Varier’s decision comes amidst ongoing controversies surrounding his dissatisfaction with the BJP..Palakkad Assembly Byelection. Sandeep G Varier. Congress. BJP. Kerala Politics

Palakkad: Sandeep Varier, who had a fallout with the BJP leadership, is set to join the Congress party, marking a significant development ahead of the Palakkad by-election. This decision follows two weeks of discussions between Sandeep and the Congress,

Sandeep, a former BJP spokesperson and a member of the state committee, had revolted against the party earlier this month saying that he would not campaign for party candidate in Palakkad assembly by-poll C Krishnakumar.

Sandeep Varier criticised BJP, stating that his mistake was expecting support from an organisation that promotes only hate, accusing BJP state president K Surendran of being the reason for his exit from the party.

Dissident BJP leader Sandeep G Varier joined Congress ahead of the Palakkad Assembly bypoll, citing frustration with the BJP leadership and alleging c