The Thrikkakkara Assembly constituency in Ernakulam district that fell vacant following the demise of its elected member P T Thomas is gearing up for the by-election shortly. There are rumours in the air that the bypoll to the Thrikkakkara Assembly constituency will be held in May 2022. A notification in this regard is expected to be announced by the Election Commission of India soon.
All the leading political fronts viz UDF, LDF, and NDA in Kerala have already begun talks about fielding the best candidates for this contest. There are several valuable reasons for the UDF particularly the Congress party to win and retain the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency in the 2022 bypolls.
1. The constituency was being held by P T Thomas who was a senior Congress leader.
2. This is the first election after K Sudhakaran and V D Satheesan took charge as KPCC President and opposition leader respectively.
3. Most of the people of Kerala (including LDF sympathizers) have started ditching the LDF for its increased corruption, inability to curb crimes, and anti-people projects such as the k-rail silver line.
If the LDF fails to make a victory in this election, it is a big blow to the Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala as it may be treated as a litmus test for the 2nd Pinarayi government.
It is a time for the BJP also to know whether its image and popularity increased or decreased among the people, particularly the Christian voters in the state.
And another powerful front is expected to emerge in Kerala with this election. It is the alliance of 'Twenty20-Aam Admi-OIOP' parties. Most of the common people are vexed by the corrupt attitude and adjustment politics of all the three fronts. If the fourth front wins this seat it will be the clear indication of the advent of a new era in Kerala and a positive sign for the next Assembly elections also.
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