Labrahim, Sajad K.M.
UDF wave eliminated LDF and BJP in Kerala - Social Science in Perspective - 11(3 & 4), Jul-Dec, 2019: p. 319-331
Sabarimala issue was the important factor in the LDF’s debacle in the election. However, owing to a strong anti NDA wave in Kerala, the BJP could not gain from its agitations against the LDF government. In this situation it was very easy for the UDF to sweep the election except in one constituency. The change for the split of anit-NDA votes between the UDF and LDF was eliminated with the Saharimals temple issue. In fact, the massive supports received by the UDF from all caste/class sections substantiate the unpopularity of LDF in the general election 2019, despite any notable anti-incumbency feeling on its overall governance. The presence of Rahul Gandhi as the candidate in Wayanad constituency was a morale booster for the UDF. Hence, two important reasons for the UNF’s stunning victory are the LDF government’s actions in the Sabarimala issue and the anti-NDA mood in Kerala which largely favoured a UPA government at center
UDF wave eliminated LDF and BJP in Kerala - Social Science in Perspective - 11(3 & 4), Jul-Dec, 2019: p. 319-331
Sabarimala issue was the important factor in the LDF’s debacle in the election. However, owing to a strong anti NDA wave in Kerala, the BJP could not gain from its agitations against the LDF government. In this situation it was very easy for the UDF to sweep the election except in one constituency. The change for the split of anit-NDA votes between the UDF and LDF was eliminated with the Saharimals temple issue. In fact, the massive supports received by the UDF from all caste/class sections substantiate the unpopularity of LDF in the general election 2019, despite any notable anti-incumbency feeling on its overall governance. The presence of Rahul Gandhi as the candidate in Wayanad constituency was a morale booster for the UDF. Hence, two important reasons for the UNF’s stunning victory are the LDF government’s actions in the Sabarimala issue and the anti-NDA mood in Kerala which largely favoured a UPA government at center