PATHANAMTHITTA, India — A parody song referencing a gold smuggling case is once again being used in the campaigning efforts of the Indian National Congress party, as officials believe it resonated with voters in local elections. The song, titled “Potiyé Ketiyé…,” is expected to be widely circulated in an effort to gain support.
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There has been some internal debate within the Congress party regarding the effectiveness of highlighting the gold smuggling case as a central campaign theme. The discussion stemmed from allegations made by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) linking Adur Prakash, a United Democratic Front convener, to Unnikrishnan Potty. The allegations surfaced as Prakash sought the party’s nomination for the Konni seat, leading to speculation that the opposition would leverage the Sabarimala issue as a defensive tactic.
Ramesh Chennithala, head of the United Democratic Front’s campaign team, stated that 90 percent of those arrested in connection with the case were released due to collusion between the government and the Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Content Highlights: Revival of the viral parody song for election campaigning., Strategic shift in Congress to highlight the gold smuggling controversy., Allegations of collusion between the government and SIT regarding bail for suspects., Political implications of the Sabarimala issue in Pathanamthitta.
Published: 23 Mar 2026, 04:25 am IST
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