Archive · 24 May 2025
National Farmers’ Party Launched in Kottayam, Kerala
A new political party, the National Farmers’ Party, has been launched in Kottayam, Kerala.
Led by former Kerala Congress leaders, the party plans to participate in upcoming elections.
The party aims to address the issues faced by farmers and other working-class communities.
They are also looking to attract Christian voters and farmers in Central Travancore.
Although there is no official alliance, the party is potentially looking to work with the BJP.
This comes after a similar effort in 2023 which was unsuccessful.
The National Farmers’ Party launched in Kottayam, Kerala.
George J. Mathew, former Kerala Congress leader, is the party chairman.
The party aims to contest upcoming elections and may join a front.
Agricultural concerns and nationalism are core agendas.
The party may seek to appeal to Christian voters and farmers in Central Travancore.
- Who
- Led by former Kerala Congress leaders.
- What
- The launch of the National Farmers’ Party.
- When
- Launched on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
- Where
- Kottayam, Kerala.
- Why
- To address farmers' issues and potentially gain support from Christian voters.
- Location
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Party Name
- National Farmers’ Party
- Party Chairman
- George J. Mathew
- General Secretary
- P. M. Mathew
- Key Demographic
- Focus on farmers and Christian voters
- Future Plans
- May contest in upcoming elections