Peoples Democratic Party (India)
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is a political party in Kerala, India. The PDP is known more as the party led by Abdul Nazer Mahdani,[1][2][3] a popular Muslim leader in Kerala.
PDP in Kerala politics
Alliances
PDP formed an alliance with
LDF. The alliance fell apart following arrest of Abdul Nazer Mahdani in 2010 August by Karnataka Police for 2008 Bangalore serial blasts.[4]
Parliament Election
In the
Ponnani (Lok Sabha constituency) and its candidate U. Kunhimohamed got 45000 votes only and lost the election or write as he came in the third /fourth position.[5]
In the
Ponnani (Lok Sabha constituency) with Hussein Randathani as its candidate.[6]
Assembly Elections
In the 1996 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, PDP contested in 50 constituencies. In 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election party fielded candidates in 60 constituencies.
Local Elections
The vice chairman of party, Poonthura Siraj has won as councilor in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in 1995 and 2000.[7]
References
- ^ "The Hindu, 02 Aug 2007, Title: 'Maudhany freed, Basha found guilty in Coimbatore blasts case', Story by: V.S. Palaniappan". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 August 2007. Archived from the original on 16 October 2007.
- ^ "Times of India, 02 Aug 2007. Title: 'Advani blasts: 73 guilty, key accused is let off', Story by: T S Sreenivasa Raghavan". The Times of India. 2 August 2007. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Rediff on the NeT: Kochi police arrest Madani".
- ^ "A former Pinarayi ally and Madani protege snubbed for his past deeds". OnManorama. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Will Madani fight lS polls? Cong, CPM fronts in a fix". The Pioneer. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ [1] – Madani threatens to unravel Kerala politics
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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