Campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta, a region that also sets the stage for a direct battle between the rival Kerala Congress groups, drew to a close on Wednesday amidst speculations of an unprecedented tight fight.
In Kottayam, as many as 12.54 lakh voters will decide the fate of the 14 candidates in the fray. Pathanamthitta, where eight candidates including three fielded by the Congress, CPI(M) and the BJP are contesting, has a total electorate of 14. 29 lakh .