PALAKKAD: Responding to the current disparity over candidate selection, Shafi Parambil backed Rahul Mamkootathil saying he was the party’s candidate and not any individuals.

SHAFI PARAMBIL:

“The decision was taken by the party and the people of Palakkad prefer Rahul. We will stand behind him unitedly. Work has already started and I believe the people of Palakkad will be with Congress yet again. It is desired that all those who have Congress blood in their veins should support Rahul. It was the party that sent Shafi to Vadakkara and the same party has now decided to field Rahul in Palakkad.

The political consciousness of Palakkad is above the current trivial controversies. If everyone works together, Palakkad will see the biggest majority for a UDF candidate ever in Kerala. When I came as a candidate in 2011, there was a huge uproar and the pressure was beyond explanation. It was the people of the land that held me close.”