CHERTHALA: Whether to contest the Lok Sabha polls or not will be decided later, said BDJS state president Tushar Vellappally. The statement of SNDP yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan that the office bearers need not contest the polls is his personal opinion, Tushar said after the party state council meet.

Tushar said, “I will think and decide whether to contest the polls or not. The party will contest from Alathur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Wayanad and in another seat. A five-member panel has been formed to fix the candidates. Tushar said the party will have five seats whether I contest or not.