The Communist Party of India (CPI) will raise the propriety of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi contesting from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, if his candidature comes up for discussion during meetings of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam, MP, has said.
CPI candidates have been contesting from Wayanad after the constituency came into being in 2009. Mr. Viswam was attending a ‘meet the press’ programme organised by the Calicut Press Club on Saturday afternoon.
“Everyone knows that bringing down the BJP from power in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls is crucial for retaining India’s constitutional and democratic values. The main battle for the purpose will be fought in the Hindi heartland. So, it is a moot question why Mr. Gandhi should fight the election here in Kerala, where the BJP will not win even one seat,” he said.