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Showing posts with label sympathy votes by Christians. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sympathy votes by Christians. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

How could UDF win 18 seats in Kerala? Factors that helped.


The recent Parliament elections in Kerala resulted in a significant triumph for the United Democratic Front (UDF), which secured 18 out of 20 seats. 1 seat was won by BJP candidate Suresh Gopi in Thrissur and just 1 seat only was won by an LDF candidate. As the saying goes, "success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan" there are many claiming credit for the results! In fact the main person who helped the landslide victory for UDF is none other than than Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of kerala and his CPI(M) party only. Yes, the overwhelming victory of UDF in Kerala was primarily a resounding rejection mainly of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala and Modi's dictator rule in the centre.

Factors in Thrissur

In Thrissur, the BJP candidate Suresh Gopi's victory can be attributed to his long-term efforts in the constituency and a unique appeal to religious sentiments. Gopi's offering of a golden crown to the Holy Virgin Mother and his compassionate work in the area garnered significant local support especially that of the Christian community which was UDF vote bank. His victory was not at all a reflection of Modi's influence but rather a recognition of his personal dedication and service to the community.

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