Thiruvananthapuram: The election victory in Thrikkakara is giving a new impetus not only to the Congress but also to two leaders; VD Satheesan and K Sudhakaran. Thrikkakara was the first major electoral experiment of the two who came to the helm by overcoming group equations. Had it failed, the Congress party and the Front would have gone into further crisis. The very existence of both leaders would have been questioned. In Thrikkakara, the two led the party to a majority of 10,000 votes more than last time, avoiding the possibility of controversy within the party even if the vote was reduced.
The two leaders have adopted different working styles since taking office. Despite the criticism within the party regarding the style change, the novelty continued in Thrikkakara as well. The record for announcing a candidate in a single day was also recorded in the name of both leaders. With the announcement of the candidate within a day, the party was able to avoid any squabbles for the seat and build confidence in the workers.
The Congress has 164 booth committees in Thrikkakara constituency. When KPCC president K Sudhakaran had to withdraw from the campaign due to physical problems, the Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan took over. Booth committees were activated in a constituency where Congress had strong roots. The Leader of the Opposition arrived in the capital just a day after the election was announced to attend the President’s inauguration. All other days were spent in Thrikkakara from 8 am to 11 pm. Homes were raided with activists.
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In Thrikkakara, he took the position that if there is a fall, it is his fault and if there is a gain, it is a collective gain. For both leaders to bring the leaders together to campaign. As a result of the action, the crisis-ridden party, which had twice been ousted from power, gained new impetus.
Even if a leader like KV Thomas leaves the party, his success will raise the graph of both leaders in the party. Group equations may vary. Victory can also give a break to the oppositions and disputes within the party. The central leadership can no longer ignore the demands of both leaders that the party needs to speed up its reform process.
Victory gives new impetus to the UDF and its ranks, which are in dire straits. This victory will also strengthen the leadership and intensify the agitation against the government.
English Summary: VD Satheesan’s and K Sudhakaran’s role in Thrikkakara bypoll