Alankode Leelakrishnan, a well-known poet and cultural activist, has entered electoral politics with the Communist Party of India, contesting from Thrissur constituency.
He faces a competitive contest against Padmaja Venugopal of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rajan J. Pallan of the Indian National Congress.
Leelakrishnan, a 66-year-old poet, pursued his higher education at MES Ponnani College and developed a deep interest in literature from a young age.
He has established himself as a respected cultural voice, known for his contributions to poetry and writing, and has also worked in Malayalam cinema and television.
The Thrissur Assembly seat has seen changing political fortunes over the years, with the CPI retaining control in 2021.
Leelakrishnan has expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front will retain the Thrissur constituency in the current election.
