With the Kerala Assembly election results set to be announced on Monday, workers of various political parties across the state have begun preparations for celebrations. In Pandikkad in Malappuram district, Congress and UDF workers are preparing biryani for around 5,000 people in anticipation of a victory.
According to Congress leaders, a large tent has been erected in the town where the food will be distributed. “We will celebrate the end of 10 years of LDF rule. We welcome everyone, including CPI(M) workers,” a Congress worker told the media.
They said 16 large vessels have been arranged to cook biryani, using about 40 kg of rice each.
Apart from food, cultural programmes are also being organised as part of the celebrations.
“We are confident that the UDF will come to power. Malappuram district has been a stronghold of the front, and that will continue,” a local leader said.
The Congress on Sunday erected a large pandal at Indira Bhavan, the headquarters of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), ahead of the Assembly election results to be announced on Monday.
Congress leader Manakkad Suresh said sweets had been ordered for distribution after the results were declared.
"As we work among the public, we know their sentiments well. By 12 noon on Monday, the UDF will secure a clear majority and win the election," he told the media.
Suresh said all leaders of the party’s working committee had been invited to Indira Bhavan for the occasion. "LED walls and seating arrangements have been made for the leaders to watch the election results," he said.
The BJP is also preparing for celebrations in Kochi, with large quantities of laddoos already ordered.
The saffron party and its NDA allies currently do not have any MLAs in the Kerala Assembly, but leaders expressed hope of opening their account this time.
Party workers have also prepared placards featuring candidates they expect to win.
"We will win several seats, including Nemom, Kazhakootam, Manjeshwar, Palakkad and Thiruvalla. People are fed up with both the LDF and UDF and will vote for the NDA," a party leader said.
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