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Thiruvananthapuram: As the Lok Sabha elections are approaching, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is gearing up to intensify his campaign efforts in Kerala. The former party president, who is contesting re-election from Wayanad constituency, will embark on a two-day visit to the state from Tuesday, April 16.
Gandhi's itinerary includes a series of “Janasamparkam” (public outreach) programs and road shows in various districts of Kerala. The Congress leader will begin his campaign tour with a “Jansamparkam” program at Kodiyathur, Theyythumkadavu in Kozhikode district at 10:30 am on Tuesday.
After this, Gandhi will leave for Malappuram district, where he is scheduled to participate in five “Janasamparkam” programs in Keezhuparamba Town, Urangathiri, Mampad, Nilambur and Mootheedam. The road shows will cover major areas like Pathanappuram Pallipadi, Thottikara, Janathapady, Kuttikad and Maruthankal.
Rahul Gandhi's Kerala tour: complete schedule
The Congress leader's visit to Kerala comes at a crucial juncture, with the party aiming to retain its stronghold in the state. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) had won 19 of the 20 parliamentary seats in Kerala, while Gandhi herself won a landslide victory in Wayanad.
The schedule of Rahul Gandhi's campaign tour to Kerala on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 is as follows:
- 10:30 am: Kodiyathoor, Theyythumkadavu – “Jansamparakam” at Kodiyathoor, Kozhikode
- place: Kodiyathoor, Theyythumkadavu – Kodiyathoor
- District: Kozhikode
- 11:15 am: “Jan Samparkam” from Keezhuparamba Town to Keezhuparamba, Malappuram
- place: Keezhuparamba Town to Keezhuparamba
- District: Malappuram
- 12:00 pm: “Jansamparakam” at Urangathiri – Pathanappuram Pallipadi to Therattamal Ground, Malappuram
- place: Urangathiri – Pathanappuram Pallipadi to Therattamal Ground
- District: Malappuram
- 1:45 pm: Mampad – “Jansamparkam” from Thottikara to Mampad Town, Malappuram
- place: Mampad – Thottikara to Mampad Town
- District: Malappuram
- 2:15 pm: “Jansamparakam” in Nilambur – from Janathapady to Chandakunnu, Malappuram
- place: Nilambur – Janthapadi to Chandkunnu
- District: Malappuram
- 3:00 pm: “Jansamparakam” in Moothedam – From Kuttikad to Moothedam Town, Malappuram
- place: Muthedam – Kuttikad to Muthedam Town
- District: Malappuram
- 4:15 pm: “Jansamparakam” at Karuvarakundu (Kannath to Maruthankal), Malappuram
- place: Karuvarkundu (Kannath to Maruthankal)
- District: Malappuram
Big stake for Congress in Kerala
Kerala has traditionally been a stronghold of the Congress party, with the UDF enjoying significant support among the voters. However, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is making concerted efforts to make a dent in the UDF's vote base.
The BJP, which is trying to increase its presence in the southern state, is also expected to put up a strong fight in select constituencies. Union minister V Muraleedharan is contesting from the Thiruvananthapuram seat, while actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi is the party's candidate in Thrissur.
With the stage set for a high-stakes battle in Kerala, Rahul Gandhi's campaign tour is expected to boost the Congress party's prospects in the state. As the Lok Sabha elections approach the final stages, all eyes will be on how the political scenario in Kerala will play out in the coming weeks.
