Viyapuram Panchayat Election: Nisha Joji, First Scheduled Caste President | Kerala News
- The UDF (United Democratic Front) in Veeyapuram, kerala, has decided to field Nisha Joji as their candidate for Panchayat President.
- * The UDF initially struggled to find a suitable SC woman candidate.
- The article highlights a possibly contentious situation regarding caste-based reservations and religious affiliation in local politics.
Here’s a summary of the news article:
UDF Candidate for Veeyapuram Panchayat President:
The UDF (United Democratic Front) in Veeyapuram, kerala, has decided to field Nisha Joji as their candidate for Panchayat President. This decision came after realizing she belongs to the Scheduled caste (SC) community, despite initial assumptions about her religious affiliation (her husband is Christian). The presidential post is reserved for SC women.
The Situation:
* The UDF initially struggled to find a suitable SC woman candidate.
* There was an expectation that the LDF (Left Democratic Front) would secure the presidency as their SC candidate had won.
* The UDF leadership discovered Nisha Joji’s SC status through her educational records.
* The LDF is raising concerns, citing a Allahabad High Court ruling that suggests SC benefits may be lost upon conversion to another religion.
Ward Results:
* UDF won 6 wards.
* LDF won 5 wards.
The article highlights a possibly contentious situation regarding caste-based reservations and religious affiliation in local politics.