THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It has been rumoured that P K Kunjalikkutty may not contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He is looking forward to come back to Kerala politics. However, IUML has decided to ask for three seats in the elections. If Kunjalikkutty does not contest from Malappuram, Ponnani MP E T Muhammed Basheer is likely to be the candidate at Malappuram. A youth league leader will contest from Ponnani. If that’s the case, P K Firoz may contest from Ponnani. However, the party has not officially confirmed anything.

Malappuram is a sure seat for IUML. However, LDF wom in Tavanur, Tanur and Ponnani. Though Ponnani is a assumed to be a sure seat for UDF, there is a chance for LDF victory if depending on the candidate. Therefore, IUML may be forced to field E T Muhammed Basheer in Ponnani itself.

If UPA assumes power at the centre, Kunjalikkutty may become a union minister.