P V Anvar Visits CPI(M) Rebel V Kunhikrishnan in Kannur
Anvar meets CPI(M) rebel Kunhikrishnan in Kannur, calls it personal visit
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P V Anvar, an independent candidate backed by the United Democratic Front (UDF), met with V Kunhikrishnan, a former CPI(M) leader, in Payyanur, Kannur district, Kerala. Anvar described the visit as personal, emphasizing their shared opposition to autocratic policies within their former parties.
- 01P V Anvar is a former MLA who contested as an independent candidate backed by UDF.
- 02V Kunhikrishnan was expelled from CPI(M) after alleging corruption against a sitting MLA.
- 03Anvar's visit was characterized as personal support for Kunhikrishnan.
- 04Both politicians have left their respective parties due to similar grievances.
- 05Anvar plans to launch a new political organization by May 15.
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On May 2, 2023, P V Anvar, an independent candidate endorsed by the United Democratic Front (UDF), visited V Kunhikrishnan, a former leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), at his residence in Payyanur, Kannur district, Kerala. Anvar, who previously served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Left Democratic Front (LDF), left the party citing issues of autocracy and corruption. He expressed solidarity with Kunhikrishnan, who was expelled from CPI(M) after raising allegations against the sitting MLA from Payyanur, T I Madhusoodanan. Anvar stated that both have contested elections against similar policies, which motivated his visit. Following his departure from LDF, Anvar briefly joined the Trinamool Congress but has since resigned to form a new political organization that aligns with the Congress party both in Kerala and nationally. He aims to launch this new party by May 15, 2023.
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The meeting between Anvar and Kunhikrishnan may influence local political dynamics, especially among voters disillusioned with the current party leadership.
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