THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Terming the severe drubbing the LDF received in the assembly polls as “unexpected”, caretaker Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan it was “not the end, but the start of a fresh innings in the front’s continuing political journey.” The LDF will examine the lapses in its policies and will make necessary corrections, he said.
In his first response to the poll debacle, three days after the results were announced, Pinarayi, in a statement on Thursday, congratulated the UDF on its victory in the polls.
“The front has decided to comprehensively examine the election results and hear opinion of our comrades. It will be a democratic and open examination.
The concerns, opinions and criticism of both party workers and the general public will be will be examined with all seriousness,” Pinarayi said. Thanking those who stood with the Left, Pinarayi said the LDF will earn back the trust of the people and return with strength.
BJP’s victory in three seats serious, says Pinarayi
Pinarayi said the reason behind the LDF losing the election was mainly due to a political situation created by forces opposed to the Left. These included the UDF, BJP and a section of the media, he said.
“A section of the people fell prey to misinformation spread by anarchic and apolitical forces. The LDF will make serious attempts to make such people aware of the truth,” he said. Pinarayi asserted that the basic policy of the LDF is to protect secularism and pluralism in the state. However, the poll outcome is a matter of concern for those who stand for the protection of secular values, he said.
Pinarayi also termed as “serious” the BJP winning three seats in the assembly election.
“We will continue our unflinching fight against divisive politics and will not compromise on any sort of communalism,” he added. In a message to the next government, Pinarayi said LDF would support all decisions that are aimed at improving the living standards of the people.
“However, all anti-people policies will be fiercely resisted. The LDF intends to function as a responsible opposition,” he said.
