Daijiworld Media Network - Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13: Veteran tribal rights activist and political leader C.K. Janu on Monday announced her intention to join Kerala’s Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), marking a potential political realignment ahead of the state’s crucial local body and Assembly elections.

Speaking to the media, Janu confirmed that she has formally expressed her desire to join the UDF without placing any preconditions. The move is seen as a calculated pivot, especially as the UDF seeks to broaden its support base among marginalized communities.

At 55, Janu remains one of Kerala’s most recognized tribal voices. She rose to prominence during the 2003 Muthanga land agitation in Wayanad, where she led tribal landless communities under the Adiva

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