Dearness Allowance is of two types, one which is revised quarterly based on CPI, and the other revised semi-annually. Both these aim to mitigate inflation effects for households of central government employees.
Pattambi, a key Kerala constituency in Palakkad, consistently sees high voter turnout, favoring the LDF's CPI. Recent elections highlight a close contest, with the CPI securing victory by significant margins in 2021 and a narrow win in 2016. Future outcomes h…