Anti-BJP movement has weakened due to Congress arrogance: Pinarayi Vijayan

It is quite surprising that a national party claiming to be fighting the BJP has decided to field its national president in Wayanad, says Vijayan

As Left parties face a crucial Lok Sabha test in Kerala, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan feels Rahul Gandhi’s candidature from Wayanad eroded Congress’ anti-BJP posture nationally. In an exclusive interview with Shine Jacob, the CPM stalwart talks about the Sabarimala issue, political violence in the state and post-poll role to be played by the Left parties. Edited excerpts:

Congress terms Rahul’s candidature from Wayanad (Kerala) as historical. What is your take on this?  

It is quite surprising that a national party claiming to be fighting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to field its national president in Wayanad, where BJP does