The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has fielded its district secretary M.V. Jayarajan, a seasoned leader, for the Lok Sabha elections with the aim of wresting the Kannur seat now held by Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran. In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Jayarajan shared his perspectives on the upcoming polls and why he was optimistic about the prospects of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) not only in Kannur but across the State.
How confident are you of winning, considering the historical dominance of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency?
The recent electoral outcomes in Kannur demonstrate a clear shift towards the LDF. In the aftermath of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, as well as the subsequent local body and Assembly polls, the LDF has consistently outperformed the UDF in terms of both seats and votes. The overwhelming participation of people in LDF-led events opposing contentious national policies like the Citizenship Amendment Act, Uniform Civil Code, and secularism concerns, reflects the growing resonance of our party’s message among the electorate. With increasing defections from other parties to the CPI(M), coupled with widespread disillusionment with the UDF and the BJP, we are confident of a decisive victory.
