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Four states and a union territory Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry are either in the middle of their multi-phased Assembly elections or gearing up for elections. Apart from top leaders rallies, roadshows and colourful speeches, these states also seem to be attracting the attention of central agencies.
Whether in the run-up to Lok Sabha polls or Assembly polls, it can be seen that leaders from parties rivalling the BJP in the respective states are paid a visit from central agencies including Enforcement Directorate (ED), CBI or the Income Tax Department.
Here s a look at the poll-bound states and their dalliance with the probe agencies.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and seven of his cabinet colleagues were among the 83 candidates announced by the CPI(M) headed ruling LDF for the state assembly polls, while 33 sitting MLAs, including Thomas Isaac have been left out in line with the party s two-term criteria. The 33 MLAs will not be contesting this time, as the party gave seats to several new faces in an effort to reach out to the youngsters and women. Vijayan, who has been fielded once again fromDharmadam in Kannur, has already hit the campaign trail,aiming a second consecutive term for the lone left bastion in the country.
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