Why Kerala’s coastal voters have a crucial role in deciding who will rule the state
Unfulfilled promises from past and years of neglect of the state’s marginalised fishing communities may reflect in the Assembly election results on May 2. Among the fisher community voters, there are more women than men. | Jisha Elizabeth
Who will rule Kerala? The coastal voters have a decisive role in answering this question. And among these voters, there are more women than men.
During election campaigns, most roadshows, rallies and so on are organised in the coastal areas. Every time, without fail, the political parties arrive with grand promises. But once the elections are over, they disappear into thin air, say the fishers.