A group of middle-aged women who were waiting for Alathur’s United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate and sitting MP Ramya Haridas at Kanippayur near Kunnamkulam were excited on seeing their “singing” candidate. For a few minutes, they were oblivious of the sweltering sun. Ms. Haridas jumped out of her campaign vehicle and dashed towards the women. She tried to touch them all, both physically and psychologically, with her characteristic smile and affableness.
Seeking their votes, Ms. Haridas reiterated the necessity of unseating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre. More than listening to her speak, the women were excited to hear her sing a few lines. And Ms. Haridas, in spite of some soreness in throat, was more than happy to oblige. By singing this time, Ms. Haridas was trying to disprove a propaganda by her opponents that the Congress had banned her from singing.
Ms. Haridas has been approaching the voters uninhibitedly. She even walked into Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] and BJP offices. She joined the percussion band at Nenmara-Vallangi temple festival and surprised the crowds.
