<p>The Pinarayi Vijayan-led ruling LDF faces a challenge from the UDF, headed by Congress in the Kerala Assembly elections. The LDF was hoping that it will retain power without much sweat while banking on the government’s work during flood relief work in 2018 and 2019, followed by its response to Covid-19, all of which had won many over. However, a string of scams has weakened the LDF’s standing. To add to this, the BJP is going all out to woo voters, drawing in Metroman E Sreedharan into the electoral fray. The Sabarimala temple issue is also back on the cards, making this assembly election a tough outing for the LDF. Catch this discussion live with our experts in this edition of DH Sparks.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the webinar live here:</strong><br /> </p>.<p><strong>Speakers:</strong><br /><br />1. K N Harilal, Economist and member of Kerala State Planning Board<br />2. Josukutty C A, Associate Professor, Dept. of Politics, University of Kerala<br />3. R Balashankar, RSS <br />4. John Mary, Senior journalist</p>
<p>The Pinarayi Vijayan-led ruling LDF faces a challenge from the UDF, headed by Congress in the Kerala Assembly elections. The LDF was hoping that it will retain power without much sweat while banking on the government’s work during flood relief work in 2018 and 2019, followed by its response to Covid-19, all of which had won many over. However, a string of scams has weakened the LDF’s standing. To add to this, the BJP is going all out to woo voters, drawing in Metroman E Sreedharan into the electoral fray. The Sabarimala temple issue is also back on the cards, making this assembly election a tough outing for the LDF. Catch this discussion live with our experts in this edition of DH Sparks.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the webinar live here:</strong><br /> </p>.<p><strong>Speakers:</strong><br /><br />1. K N Harilal, Economist and member of Kerala State Planning Board<br />2. Josukutty C A, Associate Professor, Dept. of Politics, University of Kerala<br />3. R Balashankar, RSS <br />4. John Mary, Senior journalist</p>
