In the recent announcement by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding its first candidate list for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, notable inclusions and exclusions have sparked discussions.
Abdul Salam’s Candidacy
– Among the 195 candidates listed, only one Muslim candidate, Abdul Salam, has been fielded by BJP.
– Abdul Salam, former Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University, is set to contest from Malappuram, Kerala.
Who is Abdul Salam?
– Hailing from Tirur, Kerala, Abdul Salam boasts an impressive academic and professional background.
– His LinkedIn profile showcases significant contributions in Biological Sciences, with 153 research papers, 15 review articles, and 13 books published until 2018.
– Joining the BJP in 2019, he previously contested in the 2021 Kerala assembly elections from the Nemom constituency.
– Serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University from 2011 to 2015, his disclosed net worth stands at ?6.47 crore, with no reported criminal cases against him.
BJP’s Kerala Nominees:
– The BJP’s list for Kerala includes 12 candidates out of the state’s 20 Lok Sabha seats.
– Renowned figures like Suresh Gopi, Anil Antony, and MT Ramesh feature prominently in the lineup.
– Notably, the absence of K Surendran, BJP Kerala State Unit Chief, from the list has raised eyebrows, indicating his likely abstention from the electoral fray.
Nationwide Distribution:
– The BJP’s initial list encompasses candidates from various states, reflecting a strategic distribution.
– Uttar Pradesh leads with 51 nominations, followed by West Bengal with 20 candidates.
– Other states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, Assam, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh also feature prominently.
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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Meet Abdul Salam, the only Muslim leader in BJP’s list of 195 candidates
