Young people and students are infusing much-needed enthusiasm into the electoral politics of the district.
When 21-year-old Muhammed Rafi learned that Krishna Ramachandran, his best friend, was contesting the local body elections, he rushed to congratulate her and wished her success. Ms. Krishna is contesting as an LDF candidate, while Mr. Rafi is an ardent UDF supporter. Despite their differing political ideologies, their friendship remains unaffected.
The very next day, following the announcement of Ms. Krishna’s candidature, Mr. Rafi received an even greater surprise when he was chosen as the UDF candidate from his ward.
LDF’s Krishna Ramachandran campaigning in ward 10 of Aluva municipality | Photo Credit: special arrangement
“I was overjoyed. Although we had no inkling of this, I was not surprised because he has always been active in politics and has done so much” says Ms. Krishna, a final-year student seeking a popular mandate in ward 10 of Aluva municipality.
