The Aryavarth Express Wayanad (Kerala), March 27: Congress MP and AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal on Friday strongly criticised both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that the BJP has no realistic chance of winning even a single seat in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.
Speaking to ANI, KC Venugopal alleged an “unholy alliance” between the LDF—led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist)—and the Bharatiya Janata Party. He asserted that despite their efforts and resources, voters in Kerala would reject them.
“They may dream of winning one or two seats, but that will not happen. Winning even a single seat is a dream for the BJP in Kerala. They will not even open their account,”KC Venugopal said, adding that the state’s electorate would not accept such an alliance.
Expressing confidence in the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), he said the coalition is poised for a decisive victory. According to him, public sentiment has shifted strongly in favour of change after a decade under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
“The mood of the people clearly indicates a desire for change. The last ten years under the Pinarayi government have been the worst for Kerala. We are confident that the people will deliver their verdict,” he said.
On the question of projecting a Chief Ministerial candidate, Venugopal stated that the party would follow its internal process after the elections. “The leadership will consult and decide on the Chief Minister after the results,” he added.
Kerala will go to polls in a single phase on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4. The tenure of the current Assembly ends on May 23.
