As the poll date nears, parties like the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) are said to be grappling with a unique hurdle at this critical juncture—fiscal crisis.
Congress candidate K Sudhakaran and CPI (M) candidate Panniyan Raveendran. (Supplied)
Congress and CPI in Kerala are grappling with financial crisis amid poll campaigning. Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan admitted “there is not enough money for even buying lemon juice for our party workers” while KPCC chief K Sudhakaran said the crisis is affecting candidates. C Prekash Babu, CPI national executive member said, “if needed, the concerned candidates could start crowdfunding”.