THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With just days left for polling in the Kerala Assembly election, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday alleged that recent developments in the state's campaign reflect a ruling front "on the defensive" and struggling to retain public confidence.
Citing the attempted assault on the security personnel of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during a campaign event in Wandoor on Friday night, Satheesan said the incident was indicative of the political climate.
"When popular leaders draw large crowds, such reactions point to frustration on the other side, " he remarked, suggesting that the episode underscored the growing momentum of the Opposition campaign.
Satheesan also flagged what he described as a surge of “fabricated and motivated poll surveys” circulating on social media and other platforms.