All fronts remain hopeful in Pathanamthitta, a traditional UDF stronghold
The HinduAt the Elambilly-Vengalathuvayalil junction in Pallikkathodu, a motley crowd of about 100 people eagerly gather in anticipation of T.M. A United Democratic Front stronghold for long, Pathanamthitta has witnessed a notable shift towards the Left since the 2016 Assembly elections. Despite this trend, the UDF remains steadfast in its confidence that its candidate, Anto Antony, the current MP, possesses the ability to erode the LDF’s dominance. “In light of the prevailing pro-incumbency wave supporting the Narendra Modi government, I am confident that the electorate will opt for a change this time, breaking free from the cyclical dominance of the UDF-LDF coalition,” said Mr. Anil Antony, who has extensively campaigned throughout the constituency. Furthermore, this is a national election, and even if the Congress mobilises its entire machinery in Pathanamthitta, it will pale in comparison to a moment of campaigning by Narendra Modi.” The leading fronts repose faith in the significant transformations the constituency has undergone in the past decade.