LDF: KC(M) could get 9-10 seats as talks in final part
3 min read Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Congress (M) led by Jose Okay Mani and LJD — the 2 new entrants into the Left camp — could get 10 and 4 seats, respectively, within the coming meeting elections, whereas different minor allies may find yourself dropping a few seats every. The Janata Dal (S) may get three seats whereas NCP may get two. Both CPM and CPI should half with a few of their seats.
Well forward of its rival camps, the Left entrance has virtually reached the final leg of essentially the most tough half previous to elections — seat sharing. Bilateral talks within the entrance over seat allocation has been progressing steadily and could possibly be accomplished in two weeks.
Going by present proposals, allies should compromise on seats. The JD(S), which contested in 5 seats (Kovalam, Chittur, Vadakara, Angamaly and Tiruvalla) final time, may get solely three seats (Tiruvalla, Chittur and Kovalam) this time round. Vadakara, the sitting seat of senior JD(S) chief C Okay Nanu and a relentless level of rivalry between the JD(S) and LJD, may go to LJD and even be taken over by CPM. Angamaly may go to CPM or could also be given to KC(M).
The CPM has supplied 4 seats to LJD, together with the previous’s sitting seats. Sources mentioned LJD requested for Koothuparamba, Vadakara, Kalpetta, Angamaly, Aroor or Kayamkulam and one seat in Thiruvananthapuram district. Of these, the get together may get Vadakara, Koothuparamba, Kalpetta and Aroor/Aruvikkara. Koothuparamba being the sitting seat of KK Shailaja, CPM hasn’t taken a name on the identical.
Post Mani C Kappan’s exit, the NCP may get solely two seats, Elathur and Kuttanad. Last time, the get together had contested in 4 seats, Pala and Kottakkal being the opposite two. The Kerala Congress Scariah Thomas faction could not get any seat, whereas KC(B), RSP (Leninist) and INL may get one seat every. The former CMP Aravindakshan faction has already merged with CPM.
If the Democratic Kerala Congress had received 4 seats (Idukki, Changanassery, Poonjar and T’Puram) in 2016, it would get only one seat now. Antony Raju would likely be the candidate from T’Puram seat. The remaining three may go to KC(M). The CPM which had contested 92 seats final time and CPI which had fielded 27 candidates final time should half with a few seats. While CPI could alternate Kanjirappally and Irikkur, the CPM seats are but to be finalised. KC(M) may get CPM’s sitting seats of Thiruvambady, Irinjalakuda and one seat in Ernakulam.
Keeping in thoughts the seat-sharing job, most minor allies have already been given one PSC member put up every in order that they gained’t ask for extra seats. “The CPM has put forth these proposals before the Left allies. Bilateral talks have been held with most parties. By February 20, there could be more clarity on seat sharing,” mentioned a supply in LDF.
Possible seat-sharing components for minor allies
KC(M) 9-10LJD 4JD(S) 3NCP 2Democratic Kerala Congress: 1KC(B) 1INL 1Possible seatsKC(M): Pala, Idukki, Changanassery, Poonjar, Thiruvambady, Irinjalakuda, Kanjirappally, Irikkur, Angamaly and one other seat in Ernakulam district LJD: Vadakara, Koothuparamba, Kalpetta and Aroor/AruvikkaraJD(S): Tiruvalla, Chittur and KovalamNCP: Elathur, KuttanadDemocratic Kerala Congress: ThiruvananthapuramKC(B): PathanapuramLDF Seat sharing in 2016CPM: 92 CPI: 27 JD(S): 5 Kerala Congress Democratic: 4NCP: 4INL: 3Kerala Congress (Scariah Thomas), CMP, RSP-Leninist; Congress (S) and KC(B): 1 seat every
