IUML Leader Says Party Deserves Deputy CM Post but Won't Claim It
IUML deserves deputy CM post but won't stake claim: Thangal
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Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal, a leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), stated that while the party deserves the deputy chief minister position in Kerala, it will not stake a claim if the United Democratic Front (UDF) comes to power. The Kerala Assembly elections were held recently, with results expected on May 4.
- 01IUML believes it deserves the deputy chief minister position.
- 02The party will not claim the post if UDF wins.
- 03Thangal denied allegations of seeking votes on religious lines.
- 04IUML leaders express confidence in UDF's chances in the elections.
- 05The Congress will decide the chief ministerial candidate.
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Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal, a prominent leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), announced that the party deserves the deputy chief minister's position in Kerala but will not stake a claim if the United Democratic Front (UDF) secures victory in the upcoming elections. The Kerala Assembly polls took place recently, with results for all 140 constituencies to be declared on May 4. Thangal emphasized that the IUML does not engage in religious vote-seeking, stating that any such incidents would be investigated. He expressed confidence in the UDF's ability to protect minority interests and confirmed that the IUML would support the Congress's choice for chief minister. Fellow IUML leader P K Kunhalikutty reiterated that the party would not demand the deputy chief minister post, aligning with Thangal's stance on the matter.
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The IUML's decision not to claim the deputy chief minister position may influence the dynamics of the UDF's governance and its approach to minority representation in Kerala.
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