The protesters burned Mr. Anvar in effigy. Mr. Anvar said he did not get any help from the Communist Party of India. Krishnadas accused Mr. Anvar of letting down the LDF men who worked for him. In the 2011 Assembly election, Mr. Anvar had contested against the CPI’s official candidate in the Eranad constituency. Mr. Anvar had also been disappointed as he did not get the symbol of his first choice.

Source: The Hindu April 30, 2019 15:33 UTC