BJP bets on 2 Union ministers to enter Left stronghold Kerala
7 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP bets on 2 Union ministers to enter Left stronghold Kerala

Hindustan Times  

On a recent rainy evening, a bunch of men, women and children gathered near a local temple, in Parassala, 35km away from Thiruvananthapuram city, where the annual festival is on. Chandrasekhar alleged that the rival Left Democratic Front and United Democratic Front have always spread ‘deep fake propaganda’ about BJP and ‘poisoned the minds of people of certain communities.’ “They have been creating fear and making it seem like the BJP is untouchable. One of the highlights of his campaign, he said, was his detailed ‘vikasana rekha’ or development blueprint containing the projects and schemes he “has in mind to implement in the next five years”. While auto-rickshaw driver Madhusoodhanan wanted “the BJP candidate to win” as he was “tired of Tharoor’s alleged apathy”, shopkeeper Mani said he “will always vote for the Congress”. As a Union minister, especially in the external affairs portfolio, Muraleedharan claimed his role in rescue and evacuation missions in the last five years will “enhance” his candidacy.

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