The Left Democratic Front (LDF) received a shot in the arm on Thursday when M.B. Muraleedharan, general secretary of the Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC) and three-time councillor representing Vennala and Padivattom in the Kochi Corporation, severed ties with the Congress and announced that he would work for the victory of the Left front candidate in the Thrikkakara byelection.
Mr. Muraleedharan had earlier voiced his difference of opinion with the Congress leadership over the way candidate selection was done for the byelection. “There was no consultation or discussion. The announcement was made on the eve of a meeting scheduled at the DCC to discuss the candidature,” he told The Hindu.
The Congress leadership, especially Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan, demonstrated an undemocratic approach, he alleged.
