AAP, Twenty20 not to contest Kerala bypoll

The by-election, which would be held on May 31, was necessitated by the death of Congress legislator P T Thomas.

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP and KITEX Group’s CSR wing Twenty-20 on Sunday announced that they would not field candidates for the by-election at Thrikkakara assembly seat in Kerala.

The by-election, which would be held on May 31, was necessitated by the death of Congress legislator P T Thomas.

Earlier, KITEX MD and chief coordinator of Twenty-20 Sabu M Jacob had announced that Twenty-20 and AAP would have a common candidate in the by-election.

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Jacob on Sunday said the by-poll has no political significance and its outcome would not make any impact. “This by-election is not going to influence or impact the state government. The decision not to field a common candidate was taken after discussions with AAP. We would concentrate on organisational activities,’’ he said.

AAP state co-ordinator P C Cyriac said his party does not have the habit of contesting by-elections in states where it is not in power. “By winning a by-election, AAP cannot influence the present government. We would focus on strengthening the organisation with an aim to contest the coming general elections,’’ said Cyriac.

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