Elections 2009 – Kerala

Anti LDF wave wreaks havoc…

 

1.       Ponnani & Kozhikkode - CPI(M)’s Pinarayi group had estranged all other sections in the LDF regarding the candidate selection in Ponnani and Kozhikode. I am delighted at the LDF’s drubbing in these two seats as it deserves the same for its arrogance and total disregard for coalition etiquette. A strong message to the CPI(M) from Left supporters and cadres.

2.       Kannur & Vadakara - Two seats which are the citadels of CPI(M) chose to teach a lesson to the party this time around. A strong political message to the CPI(M) from its own cadres and support base.

3.       Palakkad & Vadakara - CPI(M) rebels who contested the elections putting up a creditable show in these two CPI(M) strong holds.

4.       Thriuvananthapuram -  Shashi Tharoor makes his debut in election politics. This manifests the extend of anti-LDF trend across Kerla.

5.       BJP – As usual, decrease in the BJP vote share across the state would be cause for much brain storming. K.Surendran did a commendable job and increased the BJP vote share in Kasargod but the performance is dismal in Trivandrum where the state party chief Krishnadas was contesting.

 It would be most interesting to see who takes the brunt for this rout, Chief Minister V.S.Achuthanandan or the CPI(M) state general secretary Pinarayi Vijayan. This issue calls for a separate post and would get the same soon…