Malappuram, April 7 -- Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty on Tuesday asserted that a favourable political climate is emerging for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Keralam, claiming that the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is on the defensive ahead of the Assembly elections.

Speaking to reporters, Kunhalikutty dismissed allegations that the IUML is pressuring the UDF for more ministerial positions, calling such claims politically motivated. "There is a favourable political climate for the UDF. The claim that the Indian Union Muslim League is pressuring the UDF for more ministerial positions stems from a fear of defeat. The 'deal' allegation is a result of the LDF being shaken," he said.

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