The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has this time acceded to the demands of multiple constituencies in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. The Kerala Congress (B) was allotted a seat for the first time. The party has fielded actor and party district president Poojappura Radhakrishnan from the Jagatha ward currently held by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “The LDF has recognized the valuable ground work we have done in the district. This gesture also shows the front’s generosity,” says Mr. Radhakrishnan.
A long stint in amateur drama scenes paved the way for him in films in his youth, Sreekumaran Thampi gave him an opportunity in the late 1970s. Parallel to his supporting roles in film and television, he managed a day job as a conductor in the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). His entry into the political scene was in 2001 as a personal assistant to KB Ganesh Kumar, who was the Transport Minister in AK Antony’s ministry.
Published – 12 Nov 2025 20:17 IST
