Sun May 04 15:45:41 UTC 2025: ## AITC Leader Anvar Faces Political Isolation in Kerala

**MALAPPURAM, Kerala – May 4, 2025** – P.V. Anvar, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) state convener in Kerala, is facing a significant decline in political support, with the state unit openly rejecting him and questioning his loyalty. His attempts to join the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition appear to be failing, evidenced by dwindling attendance at his rallies and criticism from within his own party.

Anvar’s recent resignation as an independent MLA from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has triggered a Nilambur by-election, further highlighting his precarious political position. AITC state leaders have dismissed his claims of receiving instructions from party chairperson Mamata Banerjee, describing his actions as publicity stunts. They assert that Anvar must leave the AITC entirely to join the UDF, emphasizing the party’s commitment to building its own base in Kerala.

Anvar has engaged in discussions with various UDF leaders, including the Congress, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), and the Communist Marxist Party (CMP), with some reportedly offering him a position within the coalition if he abandons the AITC. His brief tenure with the AITC—only four months after exploring alliances with other parties in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh—is ending in apparent political isolation and potentially damaging his reputation. The poor turnout at a recent rally in Thiruvambady underscores the depth of his dwindling influence.

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