THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Senior BJP leader and Nemom MLA O Rajagopal said that he will not say Kummanam is his successor. He said he decided not to contest polls this time. 93-year old Rajagopal said that although he is not in the fray, will be engaged in party activities.

While talking to a channel, Rajagopal said Kummanam has experience in working in various movements and has a good support of the people. Sivankutty is still angry for defeating him. The senior leader said that it is not his style to oppose everything blindly. That is the politics practiced. There may be good and bad things in Pinarayi's activities, he said.

The BJP candidates list was prepared by the party after well planning. Shobha Surendran should be given a chance to contest. There are not many women who have proved their ability in public circle. Opportunity should be given to those talented, he said.