LDF, UDF pull out all the stops in bypoll campaign in Nilambur
The Hindu
Intense campaigning in Nilambur Assembly constituency as LDF and UDF pull out all stops to woo voters.
As the June 19 byelection approaches, the Nilambur Assembly constituency is abuzz with intense campaigning. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) are pulling out all the stops and sparing no effort to woo voters in this strategically crucial hillside constituency.
However, beneath the surface of partisan rhetoric lies a charged atmosphere where distinction between politics and personal vendetta is increasingly blurred. Nilambur has become the centre of attention in Kerala’s political scene, with the UDF and the LDF pouring all their resources into the bypoll.
The LDF is going all out for its candidate M. Swaraj. As many as 10 Ministers campaigned for him on Tuesday. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to further boost Mr. Swaraj’s chances by personally campaigning in Nilambur in the coming days.
Cultural icons from across Kerala are also slated to lend their support to the LDF campaign on Wednesday. Mr. Swaraj’s teachers, classmates, and friends rallied behind him earlier, showcasing his personal connections and backing from his community.
The campaign for UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath is gaining momentum with top leaders such as V.D. Satheesan, Sunny Joseph, Ramesh Chennithala and P.K. Kunhalikutty leading the charge. The electioneering is set to get an additional boost with Congress national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi’s visit on Saturday.
Furthermore, members of the All India Professional Congress and film personalities such as Joy Mathew are also campaigning for Mr. Shoukath, making it a high-energy contest.
The campaign’s focus has shifted several times over the past two weeks due to various developments. The LDF is pushing for a third consecutive term for Pinarayi Vijayan’s government, highlighting its achievements over the past nine years. The party is also capitalising on the Jamat-e-Islami’s support to the UDF, using it as a key talking point to sway voters.
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