Abdul Salam, former Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University, is about to contest from Malappuram, Kerala.
In the current announcement by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) concerning its first candidate list for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, notable inclusions and exclusions have sparked discussions.
Abdul Salam’s Candidacy
– Among the 195 candidates listed, only one Muslim candidate, Abdul Salam, has been fielded by BJP.
– Abdul Salam, former Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University, is about to contest from Malappuram, Kerala.
Who is Abdul Salam?
– Hailing from Tirur, Kerala, Abdul Salam boasts a formidable tutorial {and professional} background.
– His LinkedIn profile showcases important contributions in Biological Sciences, with 153 analysis papers, 15 overview articles, and 13 books revealed till 2018.
– Joining the BJP in 2019, he beforehand contested in the 2021 Kerala meeting elections from the Nemom constituency.
– Serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University from 2011 to 2015, his disclosed internet value stands at ₹6.47 crore, with no reported felony circumstances towards him.
BJP’s Kerala Nominees:
– The BJP’s list for Kerala contains 12 candidates out of the state’s 20 Lok Sabha seats.
– Renowned figures like Suresh Gopi, Anil Antony, and MT Ramesh function prominently in the lineup.
– Notably, the absence of Ok Surendran, BJP Kerala State Unit Chief, from the list has raised eyebrows, indicating his possible abstention from the electoral fray.
Nationwide Distribution:
– The BJP’s preliminary list encompasses candidates from numerous states, reflecting a strategic distribution.
– Uttar Pradesh leads with 51 nominations, adopted by West Bengal with 20 candidates.
– Other states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, Assam, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh additionally function prominently.
