The Thalassery municipal elections have generated significant political heat due to the candidacy of Karayi Chandrasekharan, a prominent CPI(M) leader and murder accused. He is contesting a ward with the aim of becoming the Municipal Chairperson again, having been forced to resign from the post in 2015 due to bail restrictions in the Fazal murder case. His candidature, despite the pending case, is a major talking point.
