Kerala Assembly Elections | Claims and counterclaims as campaign shifts gears in Kannur
The Hindu
Candidates trade charges on developmental issues to get their views across
It was 6.30 a.m. and the vehicle was ready outside the house to pick United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Satheeshan Pacheni. Wearing a white shirt and dhoti, he hurriedly gets into his vehicle to ensure that he starts the campaign early and meets the maximum number of people at various places in the Kannur constituency. He needs no introduction as people easily recognises him when he steps out of his vehicle to greet them. As he quickly moves between houses, shops and educational institutions, people assure him their mandate. Mr. Pacheni says Kannur had always been a UDF belt and the people have faith and confidence in him. Though the UDF suffered a setback in 2016, it was a closed chapter now and the coalition is working as one unit to win back the constituency.More Related News