Kerala Elections: What’s at stake for these politicos?

By Express News Service
PINARAYI VIJAYAN, CHIEF MINISTER:Could script historical past if the Left entrance continues in energy. Pinarayi will proceed together with his present model of administration. A win with a thumping majority would go a good distance in establishing past doubt the CPM strongman from Kannur because the Left face of Kerala politics. He may even be hailed because the tallest Communist chief within the state’s political historical past, which can even be known as pre or put up Pinarayi. A defeat may show equally damaging for Pinarayi. Not solely will his authority inside get together circles be undermined, however he might find yourself bearing the entire burden of the start of the tip of CPM in Kerala.

RAMESH CHENNITHALA, OPPOSITION LEADER:

A win for UDF, nonetheless slender, would guarantee Chennithala continues to helm get together in Kerala. Despite varied group equations inside Congress, he’s sure to clinch a time period as Chief Minister. He may very effectively lay a reputable declare over UDF victory, thereby propelling himself even into the get together’s nationwide state of affairs. On the opposite hand, he may find yourself as probably the most tragicf aces of Kerala politics, if UDF bites the mud. As probably the most environment friendly Opposition leaders within the state’s historical past, he harbours excessive hopes of a victory. A loss will erode his place inside the get together and the UDF.

Okay SURENDRAN, BJP STATE PRESIDENT:

The BJP needs to extend its vote share and win a minimum of 20% of votes this time. Winning even a few seats and ending up as runners-up in additional than 10 seats can be sufficient to make sure Okay Surendran’s development within the get together. That would additionally show to be an apt reply to his critics inside the get together, like Sobha Surendran. A win at Manjeswar would positively be the icing on the cake. But a dismal ballot end result would show expensive for Surendran. In that case, even a win at Manjeswar won’t assist retain his place within the get together, as he must shoulder your entire burden of the poor efficiency.