Fronts go all out to win hearts as election frenzy peaks in Kozhikode

Promises galore as parties present their dream projects before voters in rural areas

With just two days left to wind up the frenzied campaign, candidates in the rural constituencies of Kozhikode are now focussing on presenting their dream projects before voters. Innovative election manifestos now top the campaign trail, opening room for debates. Campaign managers are also ready with their social media teams to battle it out further in the cyberspace and test voters’ response. In Koduvally Assembly constituency, the United Democratic Front (UDF) promises an overall development covering five sectors — education, sports, health, agriculture, and tourism. Opening a fashion institute is one of the dream projects mentioned in the UDF’s election manifesto, which was released in the constituency on Friday. Meanwhile, youth empowerment is the thread of the final phase campaign of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Koduvally. In Balussery, the UDF is focussing on the scope of tourism development, which according to the front, was the worst-hit area during the LDF regime. The entry of a film personality into the fray has bolstered its confidence. At the same time, the LDF highlights its candidate as one of the emerging young leaders who is passionate about taking forward the LDF government’s pro-poor initiatives in the constituency.