Can’t settle for BJP’s ideology: Tribal activist Manikandan
2 min read Express News Service
Doesn’t your transfer to withdraw from contesting a day after BJP named you for the Mananthavady seat imply your group (Paniya) will miss out on having a consultant in polls once more?
A: I don’t suppose so. For me, ideology is necessary. This is why I rejected the candidature.
Isn’t BJP the one occasion to supply a seat to the group? A: My transfer doesn’t intention at blaming or insulting the BJP. I admit that is the primary time in Kerala {that a} mainstream occasion considered choosing a candidate from probably the most backward tribal group. It is an considerable transfer, however I can’t settle for as a consequence of my ideological variations with BJP.
What are the ideological variations?A: I’m a proud Dalit, whereas BJP is anti-Dalit. That is why I oppose them. I observe Ambedkar’s ideologies that are completely towards BJP’s insurance policies.
Your resolution created a stir. Did you discuss to the BJP management about your resolution?A: They (BJP management) did make some errors earlier than saying my identify. Until the information got here on channels, I used to be unaware about my candidature. None from BJP contacted me or requested whether or not I needed to contest. They did it with out my consent. That shouldn’t be a great follow.
C Ok Janu, one other distinguished tribal chief, rejoined NDA. Your take?A: Janu’s instances is totally different from mine. She joined NDA together with her occasion. In my case, BJP needed me to characterize the occasion as a person. I’m not prepared for such a trial.
