8 months ago
UDF parties face survival battle in Kerala polls
A leader from a political party called the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) in Kerala, India, says the upcoming state elections are very important for his party and the United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance.
He wants to run for office in a place called Chavara, where his father was a leader before him.
The RSP and other UDF parties think they need to do well in these elections to stay strong in politics.
The leader also wants his party to be given different areas to contest in, as the ones they have now are not very favorable.
He believes the UDF will support his requests.
RSP leader Shibu Baby John states the upcoming Assembly election is a 'do-or-die' battle for UDF parties.
John expresses his desire to contest from the Chavara constituency in Kollam district.
He previously won the Chavara seat in 2011 but lost in 2016 and 2021.
The RSP plans to demand more favorable constituencies from the UDF alliance.
John believes the UDF is expected to make significant gains in Kollam district and across the state.
- Who
- Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) leader Shibu Baby John
- What
- The upcoming state Assembly election is a battle for survival for UDF parties
- Where
- Kerala, particularly Kollam district
- When
- The election is upcoming, with preparations beginning now
- Why
- The UDF parties, including RSP and Congress, feel this election is crucial for their political survival
Key facts
- Party
- Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP)
- Alliance
- United Democratic Front (UDF)
- Constituency
- Chavara, Kollam district
- Previous Win
- 2011 Assembly elections
- Previous Loss
- 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections
- Current Leader
- Shibu Baby John
- Current Opposition
- Left Democratic Front (LDF)
Quotes
Shibu Baby John
RSP leader and former minister in the UDF government
“I cannot ignore the love and trust of the people of Chavara. Many have suggested that it would be easier for me to shift constituencies, but that goes against my conscience. That is why I have told the party that if it contests the election, I should be given the opportunity to contest from Chavara.”
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“In Attingal and Mattannur given to us the UDF has never won. Also, out of the 14 reserved constituencies, two were given to the RSP, which are not favourable to the party. We will demand that the UDF allot other constituencies to us.”
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Sources
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