JD(U) upset over UDF ‘indifference’

KOZHIKODE: The JD (United) has no plan to leave the UDF now though   the air is thick with rumours on its exit in the backdrop of the  neglect it suffers from the front and the new shift in the CPM central leadership  signalling an expansion of pro-Left political front, according to sources.

A recent meeting of the JD (U) held here had decided to keep off  the UDF programmes protesting against the  UDF attitude.  

JD (U) state president M.P. Veerendrakumar  said on Tuesday that he would not  inaugurate the UDF rally of Kozhikode zone which would be headed by IUML state general secretary KPA Majeed.

It may be recalled that Mr Veerendrakumar had to bow out from the LDF after  antagonising the Pinarayi faction and  siding with Mr V.S. Achuthanandan on various issues.

The exit of Mr Pinarayi as state secretary and the elevation of Mr Sitaram Yechury as general secretary have led to speculations that  the JD(U) may go back to the old stable.  

Mr Veerendrakumar’s demand the other day that the  party  should be given its due share  has  added credibility to the speculation.

However,  the JD (U) state leadership pointed out that without a discussion at the national level, no crucial decisions would be taken on  the issue.

Even at the state level, the  party is yet to discuss  parting of ways with the UDF and the ongoing fight is only to ensure a better position in the UDF, according to leaders.

JD(U) leader M.V. Shreyamskumar MLA told Deccan Chronicle that  in UP and Bihar the ‘Left’ is part of the coalition headed by the Congress  and that there is not much difference  between the two.

“At this point, we aim at sorting out the issues within the UDF,”  he added. However, he refused to say what the party would do if the UDF refused to address the grievances raised by  Mr Veerendrakumar.