Discover the unique blend of culture, demographics and political landscape of Kozhikode, a prominent city in Kerala. Besides being known as a UNESCO-declared literature city and the largest along the Malabar coast, Kozhikode also carries significant political weight. Affiliated to the Left Democratic Front, Kozhikode has been consistently electing Congress’s MK Raghavan to the Parliament for Lok Sabha since 2009, displaying political duality contrary to its local election trends. The cultural richness, diversity in population dominated by Hindus and Muslims, and presence of national institutes like NIFT and NIT highlight Kozhikode’s broader appeal, besides one of the three Techno parks in Kerala. Kozhikode beach, Essence street and popular local music form the city’s aesthetic allure. The city is also the home town of BJP state president K Surendran. As electoral preparations commence once again, there’s speculation of Congress fielding incumbent MK Raghavan.
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