KOCHI: UDF candidate in Chalakudy constituency Benny Behanan on Sunday launched his campaign in right earnest seeking blessings of senior leaders T.H. Musthafa and P.P. Thankachan at their homes in Perumbavoor. Musthafa said that Benny is the best candidate for UDF in Chalakkudy and he will be able to solve the stagnancy in development in the region.
Thankachan said that Benny who excelled in the Kerala Assembly will be able to take Chalakudy to international standards by raising issues in Delhi. Benny Behanan also sought the blessings of Cardinal Alancherry. The Cardinal exhorted Benny to work for strengthening secular India. The UDF candidate also visited Paravur Cheraman Juma Masjid where Khatheeb Saifudeen Al Khasmi received him. Later he went to meet K Surendra Varma Thampuran of Chirakkal Padinjare Kovilakam of Kodungalloor having auth-ority over Kodungallur temple.
Benny also consoled mother Rasiya of Ancy who was killed in New Zealand terror attack and offered all helpt to bring home her body. DCC leaders were also with him. Kottappuram Bishop House Vicar General Antony Kurisingal gave a warm welcome to him at the Bishop House. Benny made a visit to Mookkannur St Mary’s Church, Kokkunnu St Joseph Church and Devagiri St Sebastian’s Church. UDF Chalakudy constituency convention will be held at Angamaly on March 19 at 3.30 pm.
