The effort by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form an alliance with various churches and expand its social base in the state will not have much impact on the assembly elections, says Jose Congress of Kerala Congress (M) president Jose K Mani. [KC(M)].
“The BJP, like any other party, is reaching out to various social groups before the elections and meetings with churches should be seen in this context. None of these churches will interfere with mainstream politics, although they constantly raise issues facing their people, “In conversation with Mr. Mani, Hindu.
KC (M), at the same time, shares a common ground with these churches, as most of the social issues raised by them, whether it is related to farmers or allocation of title deeds, are also the focal points of the regional party .
‘No political angle’
Mr Mani refused to see a political discussion between the BJP national leadership and representatives of the Jacobite Syrian Church in New Delhi as political development. To resolve its dispute with the Orthodox Church, “the Jacobite Church has approached various parties, including those in power.” This sets the background for these discussions.
Mr Mani said that while KC’s relationship with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) had been far-reaching fruitful at the grassroots, the party had integrated well with the coalition in three to four months. “Our decision to leave the United Democratic Front (UDF) and later join the LDF came at a very important time. The state was on the basis of an important election for its three-tier bodies, and it helped us set a stage for the integration process, ”said Mr. Mani.
‘Addressing issues’
The LDF government, in turn, has addressed key issues published by KC (M), including the title deeds in Idukki, the appointment of 3,000-odd teachers in aided schools, an increase in the support price for natural rubber and the minimum support price Declaring 16 crops, he said.
Therefore, the issues of allocation of Pirvom and Kuttiyadi seats can be resolved without any specific reason. “Out of desperation, a dispute over the candidature of Sindmol Jacob in Piravom triggered by a ticket aspirant was resolved immediately after intervention by the District Secretary of CPI (M) in Pirvom. Kutiyadi’s situation was different, but that too could be addressed after discussions with the CPI (M).
On leaving UDF
On his decision to leave the UDF, Mr. Mani said that Congress, as a major partner of the coalition, has always adopted an agenda to reduce and reduce its smaller allies.
“The injustice done to KC (M) in the name of a post in the local body was a part of this agenda. Now that the Congress itself is facing dissolution in Kerala, we see this as an opportunity to expand our presence in the state.