BJP for alliance with Kerala Congress (M)

Thiruvananthapuram: BJP State president V. Muraleedharan said on Monday that his party was prepared for alliance with Kerala Congress (M) for forming panchayat and municipal councils. There will not be any truck with Congress, Muslim League or CPI (M).

However, alliance was possible if minor constituents of LDF or UDF come out of their fronts. There is indication that the BJP may be willing to consider Kerala Congress (M) as a partner of NDA along with the political party formed by SNDP in the State. Ministerships may be offered to both.

However, Kerala Congress leader Antony Raju said that his party was not considering any alliance with the BJP. However, adjustments at the local level for formation of panchayat and municipal councils were common among all parties.