Cherian Philip ends LDF association to return to Congress fold
The Hindu
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Ending his two-decade-long association with the Left Democratic Front (LDF), Cherian Philip returned to the Congress fold on Friday to end speculations of a possible “homecoming” that were triggered by his veiled criticism of the government of late.
Announcing his decision at a press conference a few minutes after he paid his ‘political mentor’ and veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony, MP, a visit at his home here, Mr. Philip said he had to take the plunge to preserve his political identity that he stood to lose while remaining a CPI(M) fellow traveller.
“I have lost my political relevance. The LDF has used me for their political gains, but I had to withdraw from mainstream politics during the last 20 years. I cannot cease to be a political animal.” he said.