People like me more now: Kunhalikutty
Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader P.K. Kunhalikutty, a former Kerala minister, who has been the target of political attacks by the ruling Left Front, Sunday said he is now a much liked man by the public. “Seeing the massive crowds turning up to hear my speeches these days I feel that that people like me more and I am happy about the response from them,” said Kunhalikutty.
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Parties agree to a plastic-free campaign
Kozhikode: Political parties in the district will not only be fighting against each other in the run up to the elections but against one common enemy as well—plastic waste. Sensing the popular mood created by the Mass Action against Plastic-free (MAP) Kozhikode, a campaign to save the district from plastic waste, leaders of parties have agreed that they will curb the use of plastic. “At the preparatory meeting representatives of parties said they will strive for a plastic-free campaign,’’ said the district col
lector, Dr P.B. Salim.
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BJP pins ‘slim’ hopes on two seats in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Though the BJP in Kerala has announced with much bravado that it will rewrite history and win up to five seats in the coming elections, party strategists are confident of making some headway only in two seats—Nemom and Manjeswaram. Realists don’t expect a win, though outwardly they too are echoing the words of the chest-thumping crowd of optimists. “It will be great if we win one of these seats but chances are slim,” said a BJP source.
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