'There is no anti-government sentiment, people have rejected false campaigns'; UDF won in Palakkad with help of communal forces, says CM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the results of the by-election showed that the false campaign of anti-government sentiment has not at all influenced the people. He pointed out that the people have rejected all the false campaigns against the LDF government.

"The by-election results further strengthen the popular support and recognition of the LDF government. The people gave a resounding victory to the LDF in the Chelakkara constituency by overlooking organized propaganda and attacks. In Palakkad, more voters lined up with the LDF than in the previous elections. This mandate will provide increased energy to the LDF government to carry forward development and welfare activities more strongly in the days to come," Pinarayi Vijayan said.

"The LDF received secular votes against all forms of communalism. This election result sends a strong message about the need to unwaveringly uphold secular politics and expose communalism. Although the UDF was able to retain Palakkad with the help of communal forces, the LDF candidate's votes have increased compared to the previous elections. The massive defeat suffered by the BJP shows that it will not be able to make a lasting impact in Kerala," the CM added.