Over six lakh posters, banners, flex boards, decorative ribbons, etc, were removed or cross-marked with black paint for violations of the model code of conduct in the Thrissur district. Interestingly, Thrissur is witnessing a strong electoral battle among the three strong contenders —Malayalam actor cum politician Suresh Gopi of the BJP, K Muraleedharan of Congress, and CPI candidate V S Sunil Kumar.

According to officials from the district election administration, “The anti-defacement squad under the district election administration has removed candidate posters, banners, flex boards, writing on walls, decorative ribbons, etc, displayed or pasted on public or government property, including acting on complaints received from a few private property owners, for violations of the model code of conduct.”