As the heat of campaign battles outstrip the day-time heat in Puthuppally, the question being asked is whether the United Democratic Front will be able to hold the fort in the absence of its towering leader, Oommen Chandy. Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan, however, has no such doubts. “We have set a dream target for Chandy Oommen. My only worry is whether we will reach that milestone or not,” he said, in an interaction with mediapersons here on Friday.
Asked what exactly constituted that dream target, he replied that it would be disclosed within the next couple of days. “The focus of the CPI(M) is now to reduce the margin of its defeat. We have also taken note of the reports of the Left party abusing power to gain an undue advantage in this election. The details will be released after a thorough cross-check,” he said.
