K. Muraleedharan, the UDF candidate for the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, expressed confidence in winning the seat. He predicted that the Left Democratic Front would come in second, with the BJP trailing behind in third place. Muraleedharan reiterated allegations of a secret deal between the CPI(M) and BJP in Thrissur, holding Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan responsible if the BJP secures the second position.