Director Ranjith could also be CPM nominee in Kozhikode North

By Express News Service
KOZHIKODE: Film director Ranjith’s title is making the rounds because the CPM candidate in Kozhikode North seat. Though there isn’t a official affirmation, sources in CPM have mentioned his title has cropped up. A Pradeep Kumar is the sitting MLA right here and he has already represented the constituency thrice. Though CPM has allowed exemption to the norm that those that had contested thrice consecutively shouldn’t be fielded this time, there isn’t a consensus on Pradeep Kumar contesting once more.

“No decision has been taken. In case Pradeep Kumar is replaced, the party is considering other apt faces and Ranjith is one among them,” mentioned a CPM chief. According to sources, if Pradeep Kumar wins and LDF retains the ability, he could must be given a ministerial berth, which is the foremost hurdle in taking a ultimate determination. A piece of district CPM leaders are in opposition to the MLA’s ascendancy and his development-savvy picture. Ranjith has been recognized a celebration supporter, extra so within the final 5 years.

He had campaigned for Pradeep Kumar in 2011 election and was the chief visitor within the LDF authorities’s anniversary celebrations. A resident of the constituency, Ranjith had launched the LDF election manifesto for the latest Kozhikode Corporation elections.