Opposition Leader Satheesan of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) recently asserted that many pre-election opinion polls in Kerala are "paid surveys" that do not accurately reflect public sentiment. He expressed confidence that the UDF would secure over 100 seats and form the next government, attributing this to a strong anti-incumbency wave. Satheesan criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), describing it as "a wolf in sheep’s clothing" and accusing it of weakening democratic systems. He also directed criticism towards Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the State government, alleging that violence was being unleashed "out of fear of electoral defeat." Furthermore, he accused the Chief Minister of remaining silent regarding the support of organizations like the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), People Democratic Party (PDP), and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Satheesan noted that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) had previously termed SDPI an extremist organization. The Opposition Leader concluded by voicing concern over the growing influence of religious and communal forces in state politics, reiterating the UDF's commitment to protecting secularism and democratic values.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/elections/kerala-assembly/kerala-polls-satheesan-says-paid-surveys-dont-reflect-public-mood-calls-bjp-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing/article70822678.ece
