In Koduvally, fronts exude confidence

Former minister M.K. Muneer takes on sitting MLA Karat Razak

If the candidate is a singer, the biggest task for the person is to woo voters with a song during public campaigns. For United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate M.K. Muneer, it is seemingly an engaging task as he finds pleasure in singing and enjoys the instant feedback. ‘Madhurikkum Ormakale...’, the classic song that he sang during a recent campaign in the Koduvally Assembly constituency, still resonates in the ears of many. “Bloom where you are planted is my political approach and I am optimistic of fulfilling my party’s expectations,” says Dr. Muneer, who travels in an open campaign vehicle to greet his voters. He says the residents of Koduvally are convinced about his welfare-oriented actions and that he does not want to unleash personal attacks against rival candidates. For many, Dr. Muneer’s entry to Koduvally from Kozhikode South came as a surprise. His identity as the son of former Chief Minister C.H. Mohammed Koya and his experience as a minister in the last United Democratic Front government are the biggest highlights for his poll campaigners. “Those who portray me as an outsider should at least have a look at the welfare projects I sanctioned for Koduvally during my stint as Minister for Social Justice,” says Dr. Muneer.