As Kerala gets ready to vote on April 26, many of the candidates contesting the election are using songs, ranging from rousing marching pieces and rap to lyrics set to popular film numbers, to reach out to voters.
Many reputed lyricists have been writing songs for their friends and acquaintances, irrespective of the political party they represent. Senior political leaders have also come out with verses for their candidates. Leading from the front is Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary Binoy Viswam who has written two songs for candidates of the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF).
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