Alappuzha, April 8 -- Congress leader KC Venugopal on Wednesday alleged that there were media reports that money had been distributed in Palakkad in favour of the BJP candidate.

Following complaints, the District Collector submitted a report to the Chief Electoral Officer.

"There are shocking media reports that money had been distributed in Palakkad in favour of the BJP candidate. Also, most shocking is that the BJP candidate herself is involved in all these things. That is what the video is showing. Therefore, we urge the Election Commission of India to take immediate necessary strong action against these things," Venugopal earlier told ANI.

He also made the allegations in a post on X and shared videos.

"The BJP candidate in Palakkad...