MALAPPURAM: P V Anvar came to the fore harshly attacking opposition leader V D Satheesan and Aryadan Shoukath, the UDF candidate of Nilambur. Anvar said Satheesan did not implement even the decision taken by the UDF and that Aryadan Shoukath will not win in Nilambur. Anwar clarified in the press meet convened that he is going to contest in the constituency again.

'I had adopted an approach that helps the UDF. I haven’t tried to defeat the UDF. I was not consulted when the candidate was announced. Satheesan did not even show that courtesy. Satheesan said the doors have been closed. However, Anvar's door is neither closed nor opened. Pinarayi Vijayan is behind V D Satheesan. Pinarayi asked not to have any ties with Anvar. Satheesan did not oppose the move to make Ajith Kumar the DGP.

The activities of Haritha MLA led by V D Satheesan destroyed the UDF in the hilly region. During discussions, I said Aryadan Shoukath would not win. The dispute started from here. Discussions continued again. No guaranteed seat was given. Some UDF leaders are interested in their own growth. Some UDF leaders are eyeing the chief ministerial post. Satheesan did not support Oommen Chandy in Saritha case. Satheesan was against the fifth ministerial post. The candidate and the candidate's protector are the same. If this leadership continues, the UDF will not come to power. The meeting with Rahul Mamkootathil was a friendly meeting. Rahul asked me to wait. Rahul is also a victim of Pinarayism,' said Anvar.

Anvar criticized Aryadan Shoukath in harsh language. 'Shoukath cannot end Pinarayism. There is strong public sentiment against Shoukath. He does not have the support of the Muslim community. His films were against the Muslim community. That is why I opposed Shoukath. Shoukath will never win. Why should I support Shoukath in an election that he loses. Shoukath is silent on the issues of Muslims. M Swaraj's secular stance is hypocritical. Hindu votes are against Swaraj. His stance on the Sabarimala issue has not been forgotten. Has not forgotten criticizing the Panakkad Thangals. The hilly region is with me. Will seek support in name of Gaza and Kashmir. However, will not see the issues of the state. They are waiting to vote against Pinarayi. I am going to contest from Nilambur,' Anwar clarified.

Reports had earlier emerged that Anvar would contest from Nilambur as a Trinamool candidate. Anvar will file his nominations tomorrow. Trinamool has also allotted him the party symbol.