This is the election time for Kerala along with W.Bengal, T.Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. Kerala has a special tradition of electing CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Congress led UDF alternatively. But it seems that this time it is going to be changed. The indications are there that the LDF may be elected again braking the tradition. Why?
The great achievements of the last five years of LDF rule itself is the main basis for the above presumption. Kerala is acknowledged as one of the best ruled state in the country. Let us see what are the achievements of the LDF?
Improvement of agriculture sector: Increased support price for paddy from Rs.7 to Rs.14 per kg resulting in increase of cultivation area by 60,000 acres and production by about 1.25 lakh tonnes. Production of eggs, vegetables, milk, fish and meat also increased.
LDF government increased budget allotments for traditional industries like coir, cashew, hand-loom, bamboos etc. which resulted in increased production and also better wages.
During UDF rule almost all state PSUs were in big losses. UDF government closed some of them and were proposing to close others to the benefit the private business, just like the Central Government. During the UDF rule out of 44 PSUs only 12 were profitable. The total loss in 2005-2006, last year of UDF, was Rs.69.64 crore. After 4 years of LDF rule 32 PSUs out of 37 ( some PSUs were merged together) became profitable. The total turn over of the PSUs increased to Rs. 2190.73 crore and the loss of Rs.69.64 crore during UDF period was changed to profit of Rs 239.75 crore in 2009-2010. In 2011-2012, Kerala will have the record of ‘no loss making PSU’.
In the previous 2 years period under the EMS Housing Project 8.5 lakh houses were provided to those having no house. It is proposed to provide more houses under this project.
SC/ST and minorities have been given top priority and special assistance in various ways. One acre land will be provided to landless tribal families. LDF has provided better social justice.
During UDF rule hundreds of farmers committed suicide due to debt and failure of crops. After LDF came in to power, special assistance were given to the farmers. debts were written off and the farmers suicide became a matter of the past.
IT parks have started which will give thousands of jobs to the unemployed.
Kerala is given award by the Central Government for Best Law and Order situation under the LDF rule.
Best literate state.
26 awards received in the tourism sector.
One of the best health system in the country under the LDF rule.
Many other achievements have been made during the LDF rule.
As such the LDF facing the coming elections on 13th April 2011 with confidence. I feel that the people of Kerala will change the alternate LDF -UDF rule and elect the LDF this time also for a better governance and benefits to the people.
VAN Namboodiri's Blog 
Dear Shri Govindan Nampoothiry,
First of all thank you for going through my blog. With regard to the issue, I have only mentioned the facts and I think you are not disputing the same. Of course, everybody can have their own views in the matter.
Yours Sincerely,
V.A.N.Namboodiri
If you agree, what happened to my comment?
Hello sir,
I would like to congratulate our government on this achievement but there are certain things that political parties should understand,why are they not looking forward for the future.Is there one eligible candidate who could be a model for students like me,i would really like to see a man who could bear the responsibility and be corruption free.The thing is that there is none especially in the ldf.I think u are a left aspirer,i hope u inform any ldf leaders that violence is not the way to inspire the younger generation.The incident that happened in front of the kids was one of the most haunted things that occurred into my mind when i was young.I am saying this because i believe the people who could do something is the left.If i have said any thing irrational please forgive.Thankyou.
Dear Mr Namboothiri,
I think the media in Kerala have purposely downplayed the achievements of the LDF-Government.It is surprising and disheartening to see that the media, both
print and visual , had always been spreading only bad news about the coalition government. It is as if they had all a bend towards the right.
I am the editor of an Independent Malayalam Bimonthly published from Germany for overseas Malayalees. For my work I need objective information. It is rather
very difficult to get this from our current media. In view of this you have done an
excellent service. Thanks and congratulations. I would like to know more about the
achievements of the LDF Government.
Best regards
Thomas Chakkiath
Dear Mr. Chakkiath,
Thanks for your comments. What you state is correct. Almost the entire media is against the Left and sufficient publicity could not be given to the achievements of the LDF government in Kerala.I shall try to publish more details on the issue.
With Regards,
VAN Namboodiri
Wondering why Mr. Thomas is quoting Kerala Media is biased! To promote their news CPI (M) floated an exclusive news channel called Kairali & People TV. Is Mr. Thomas not aware of that fact or he is admitting that Kairali & People TV are also against their Machiavellian leaders? Anyway, I appreciate Mr. Thomas for flattering lazy political leaders.
Could you please name the achievements of last LDF Government lead by VS Achuthanandan and the drawbacks, if there, of Current UDF Government lead by Oommen Chandy?
If you are from Kerala, you will be fully aware of the achievements of the Last LDF government in Kerala. Just to cite one or two, look in to the following: There were many suicidal death of farmers at the time of the earlier UDF government. But after the LDF came no such farmers suicide happened. At the time of the UDF government most of the Public Sector Units were in loss and many were closed. After the LDF came, most of the PSUs became profitable and some of the closed PSUs were opened again. Regarding the new UDF government let us wait for some time and then assess the functioning. But the trend so far is not positive.