THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: UDF candidate and senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan has said that in every election he has won after putting in great efforts. He was speaking during an interview given to Keralakaumudi online. “I have not made an easy win anywhere. Compared to other elections have doubled up efforts for victory in Nemom,” Muraleedhran said.

“The votes which had gone from Congress to BJP will come back to the party fold. My candidature has made an impact among the majority and minority communities in the constituency. If I win, then I will give priority not only to the development of basic infrastructure but also to the development of high-tech sectors. Surveys are notorious for their unrealistic predictions. UDF will eventually win this election,” Muraleedharan said.

“Even after having several lapses, fielding several new faces is an achievement for the party. A generation change should be recognized. I was fielded in Nemom in a special circumstance. Otherwise, Nemom might also have a new face. It is not the right thing to say that the seat will not be left even after getting defeated there. High command has not intervened in selecting candidates. High command has no groups. It has only recognized the names recommended by KPCC. Shuhaib, Sharath Lal, and Kripesh also have mothers and sisters and the chief minister is now speaking about womanhood without remembering them,” he said.

“Enthusiasm in Vadakara has further increased with the candidature of KK Rema. Even though I am here, am in touch with the developments in Vadakara. If I win, I will be always in touch with the people of Nemom. I will resolve K Karunakaran’s inability to win from the Nemom seat,” Muraleedharan responded.

“The Marxists who opines that Veena S Nair is a weak candidate also hold the general opinion that all women are weak. Veena is an efficient woman. Nobody knew Prasanth until he became the mayor of the town. When I came to Vatiyoorkavu in 2016, Rajesh was also a junior person. Veena S Nair will become senior once she wins the polls,” he affirmed.

He further added that this time he will freeze the BJP’s vote account. “This time UDF’s total majority will be the votes received to it last time. You cannot win without taking any risk,” he added.