MALAPPURAM: Despite strong opposition from within the party, Union Minister for State E Ahmed has been chosen as the Muslim League candidate for Malappuram. Party State secretariat confirmed this, following the interference of Minister P K Kunhalikutty. In Ponnani, E T Muhammed Basheer will be the candidate, that is for sure.
Overage and his regular absence from the constituency were cited as the reasons for opposing his candidature. But, Ahmed rejected the criticism that he cared little for his constituency. He said he could not come to his constituency very often as he had to carry out his responsibility as a minister.
Kunhalikutty said in the meeting that it would be difficult to find a replacement for Ahmed. His removal would create confusion, in the run up to the election.
And finally, Kunhalikutty’s suggestion was okayed by the meeting.
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