Thiruvananthapuram: Setting the agenda for the 2016 Assembly polls, BJP in Kerala today launched a scathing attack on ruling Congress-led UDF and CPI(M)-headed LDF Opposition as it looked to capture power in the state.
"During earlier polls, the party used to say that its aim is to open an account. But this time we are contesting for coming to power by securing 70 plus seats," newly-appointed BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan said at a meet-the-press programme in Thiruvananthapuram.
There is political space for BJP in Kerala and it was evident from the good performances in the recent civic polls, he said.
"Discussions would be held to form a third force in the coming days," he said and added that people have realised the "unethical" politics practised by both UDF and LDF.
Mr Rajasekharan, a full-time RSS worker and a hard core Sangh Parivar activist, alleged that both the Fronts pursue the policy of appeasement on the basis of religion.
"The government should leave temple matters to devotees," he said, adding a Hindu devotee now does not have a say on the affairs of temples.
Mr Rajasekharan, also an environmentalist, wanted a master plan to protect and preserve the Western Ghats, based on the reports of Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan Committees on Western Ghats preservation.
"During earlier polls, the party used to say that its aim is to open an account. But this time we are contesting for coming to power by securing 70 plus seats," newly-appointed BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan said at a meet-the-press programme in Thiruvananthapuram.
There is political space for BJP in Kerala and it was evident from the good performances in the recent civic polls, he said.
"Discussions would be held to form a third force in the coming days," he said and added that people have realised the "unethical" politics practised by both UDF and LDF.
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Mr Rajasekharan, a full-time RSS worker and a hard core Sangh Parivar activist, alleged that both the Fronts pursue the policy of appeasement on the basis of religion.
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"The government should leave temple matters to devotees," he said, adding a Hindu devotee now does not have a say on the affairs of temples.
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Mr Rajasekharan, also an environmentalist, wanted a master plan to protect and preserve the Western Ghats, based on the reports of Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan Committees on Western Ghats preservation.
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