Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is a political party in Kerala, India. The PDP is known more as the party led by Abdul Nazer Mahdani, a popular Muslim leader in Kerala.[1][2][3]

History

In 1989, Mahdani formed an organization called Islamic Seva Sangh.[4] This was banned in December 1992 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act by the Government of India. Thereafter Mahdani formed PDP as a political organisation. It had a controversial sojourn with the founder getting arrested multiple times on grounds of National security and alleged involvement inTerrorism. The party had limited electoral success and most of its members migrated to outfits such as Popular Front of India or allied with established parties.

PDP in Kerala politics

Alliances

PDP formed an alliance with Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala. The alliance proved to be a disaster with poor performance of LDF. The alliance fell apart following arrest of Abdul Nazer Mahdani in 2010 August by Karnataka Police for 2008 Bangalore serial blasts.[5]

Parliament Election

In the 1996 Indian general election the party has contested seven constituencies. In the 2004 Indian general election, PDP contested independently from Ponnani (Lok Sabha constituency) and its candidate U. Kunhimohammed has won nearly 45,000 votes.[6]

In the 2009 Parliament Election of India, PDP which was in alliance with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala contested from Ponnani (Lok Sabha constituency) with Hussein Randathani as its candidate.[7]

Assembly Elections

In the 1996 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, PDP contested in 50 constituencies. In 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election party fielded candidates in 60 constituencies.

Local Elections

The vice chairman of the party, Poonthura Siraj had won as councilor in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in 1995 and 2000.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Times of India, 02 Aug 2007. Title: 'Advani blasts: 73 guilty, key accused is let off', Story by: T S Sreenivasa Raghavan". The Times of India. 2 August 2007. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "Rediff on the NeT: Kochi police arrest Madani".
  3. ↑ "The Hindu, 02 Aug 2007, Title: 'Maudhany freed, Basha found guilty in Coimbatore blasts case', Story by: V.S. Palaniappan". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 August 2007. Archived from the original on 16 October 2007.
  4. ↑ "The PFI journey: From trying to build social acceptance to getting banned". The Week. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "A former Pinarayi ally and Madani protege snubbed for his past deeds". OnManorama. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. ↑ Pioneer, The. "Will Madani fight lS polls? Cong, CPM fronts in a fix". The Pioneer. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  7. ↑ – Madani threatens to unravel Kerala politics
  8. ↑ "Poonthura Siraj dead". The Hindu. 16 September 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 January 2022.


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