In a significant move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has announced its candidates for four crucial Lok Sabha seats in Kerala. The CPI revealed its candidates through a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), naming contenders for Wayanad, Thiruvananthapuram, Mavelikkara, and Thrissur constituencies.
എൽഡിഎഫ് സ്ഥാനാർഥികളെ വിജയിപ്പിക്കുക
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തിരുവനന്തപുരം – സ. പന്ന്യൻ രവീന്ദ്രൻ
മാവേലിക്കര – സ. സി എ അരുൺകുമാർ
തൃശൂർ – സ. വി എസ് സുനിൽകുമാർ
വയനാട് – സ. ആനിരാജ pic.twitter.com/9qYzVl28Uk— CPI(M) Kerala (@CPIMKerala) February 26, 2024
The notable nomination is that of Annie Raja, the wife of D Raja, who will contest from the Wayanad constituency. Wayanad gained prominence in recent years as it was the seat from which former Congress president Rahul Gandhi contested and won in the previous elections. However, the CPI’s decision to field Annie Raja poses a fresh challenge to the Indian National Congress-led alliance, known as INDI, in the region.
In addition to Wayanad, the CPI has put forward Pannian Raveendran for the Thiruvananthapuram seat, Arun Kumar for Mavelikkara, and VS Sunil Kumar for Thrissur. These nominations signify the CPI’s intent to bolster its presence in Kerala’s political landscape.
Meanwhile, reports circulating in the media suggest that Rahul Gandhi, the sitting MP from Wayanad, might consider contesting from two constituencies in the upcoming elections. Speculations indicate that one of these constituencies could be in either Karnataka or Telangana, while the other might be in Uttar Pradesh. This move could potentially reshape the electoral dynamics in these regions.
However, amidst these developments, seat-sharing negotiations in Kerala have encountered hurdles, particularly regarding the allocation of seats to the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). The IUML, a key ally of the Congress party, has reportedly demanded three seats instead of the usual two. The party is particularly keen on contesting from the Wayanad constituency, citing the significant presence of Muslim voters in the region.
The evolving political scenario in Kerala reflects the complexities of coalition politics and the strategic calculations of various parties as they gear up for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. With new contenders emerging and existing alliances facing challenges, the electoral landscape in the state promises to be dynamic and closely contested.
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