Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the LDF’s victory in the Assembly elections symbolized the State’s rejections of religious divisiveness. Speaking to the media persons he said Kerala is not a place for the BJP.

It will not accept communalism or religious divisiveness. The historic victory is recognition of the LDF government’s five year rule. It is the people’s victory. They trusted us and we trusted them. The election was a big political fight for us, he said.

The BJP won its last seat because of cross-voting by the Congress or UDF. We had said we will close the BJP’s account in Kerala, said Vijayan. The LDF retained power in Kerala by winning 99 seats by defeating the UDF and the BJP-led NDA. The feat is being dubbed historic because the state has for decades alternated between the LDF and UDF every five years without fail.  Vijayan won the Dharmadom constituency in Kannur by a huge margin, attacked the NDA saying it was trying to stir up religious strife in the state long known for its social harmony.

He also rebuked the Congress, especially its leader Rahul Gandhi, for focusing on Kerala when they ought to be taking on the BJP in other states. Rahul Gandhi is a national leader but people are not willing to see him tear into the Left in Kerala. There are many BJP-led states where he can go and campaign.

Instead, he focuses on Kerala, he said. Vijayan also that the people of Kerala chose the LDF’s return, because of the several pro-people measures taken by his Government. He assured that irrespective of him becoming the Chief Minister again or not, the LDF will ensure that the state’s development continues.