Senior Leader Annie Raja CPI Candidate From Wayanad - Rahul Gandhi Is Incumbent
Communist Party of India (CPI) has announced candidates for Thiruvananthapuram, Wayanad, Thrissur, and Mavelikara Lok Sabha seats in Kerala.
The left party, a constituent of Kerala-based Left Democratic Front (LDF) has said senior party leader Annie Raja will be its candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, which is currently represented by Congress senior leader Rahul Gandhi. Congress hasn”t announced its Wayanad candidate yet and party is still in talks with its biggest ally in the state, IUML, regarding the seat sharing negotiations, in which the latter is asking for its third seat, Wayanad.
“For such a long time, CPI – under the LDF alliance – is contesting on the four seats…This time also, the party has announced its candidates for all these four constituencies…In Kerala, the fight is between LDF and UDF. So, there is nothing new in that…Situation is the same, nothing has changed…,” Ms Raja told ANI.
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Though the CPI and Congress are part of national level Opposition alliance called INDIA, in Kerala both the parties will be fighting each other under LDF and UDF (United Democratic Front) alliances.
This is the debut of the prominent Indian social activist who is also a steadfast advocate for women”s rights, social justice, and grassroots empowerment, into the electoral politics. With a career spanning decades, Raja has been a vocal proponent for the marginalized and oppressed communities across India. Born into a family with a legacy of activism, she inherited a passion for social change from her parents and has dedicated her life to uplifting the downtrodden. She is married to CPI general secretary D Raja.
Annie Raja has been instrumental in organizing women at the grassroots level, empowering them to assert their rights and challenge systemic injustices. Her efforts extend to issues such as gender equality, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.
As the National General Secretary of the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), Raja plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and advocating for gender-sensitive legislation. She is known for fearlessly confronting power structures and speaking truth to power, whether it”s through street protests, advocacy campaigns, or policy dialogues.
