Pathanamthitta: A battle between Antony and Antony in Kerala's maze

In Kerala's Pathanamthitta constituency, known for Sabarimala, a three-way battle unfolds among prominent Christian candidates. Congress' Anto Antony seeks a fourth win, facing BJP's Anil K Antony, who switched from Congress, and LDF's Thomas Issac, aiming to convert assembly dominance to a Parliament seat. Congress highlights ousting Modi, while LDF emphasizes anti-BJP stance. Anil K Antony aims to build on BJP's 2019 votes. The election is seen as a test of Congress-LDF-BJP dynamics in the region.