K. Ranjith, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for Dharmadam constituency in Kerala, made serious allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan, claiming they have struck a deal affecting the electoral landscape in Dharmadam and Peravur. Speaking to the media in Kannur on April 4, 2026, Ranjith emphasized that the main competition in Dharmadam is between the NDA and the Left Democratic Front, asserting that the United Democratic Front's candidate is not effectively campaigning. He raised concerns about the financial aspects of the Chief Minister's campaign, alleging that crores (tens of millions) are being spent and called for the Election Commission to verify these expenditures. Ranjith announced that the NDA would formally complain to the Election Commission to scrutinize the campaign finances, highlighting the importance of transparency in the electoral process.