Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is a political party in Kerala, India. The PDP is known more as the party led by Abdul Nazer Mahdani,[1] [2] [3] a popular Muslim leader in Kerala.
PDP formed an alliance with Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala. The alliance proved to be a disaster with poor performance of LDF. The alliance fell apart following arrest of Abdul Nazer Mahdani in 2010 August by Karnataka Police for 2008 Bangalore serial blasts.[4]
In the 1996 Indian general election the party has contested seven constituencies. In the 2004 Indian general election, PDP contested independently from Ponnani (Lok Sabha constituency) and its candidate U. Kunhimohamed got 45000 votes only and lost the election or write as he came in the third /fourth position.[5]
In the 2009 Parliament Election of India, PDP which was in alliance with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala contested from Ponnani (Lok Sabha constituency) with Hussein Randathani as its candidate.[6]
In the 1996 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, PDP contested in 50 constituencies. In 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election party fielded candidates in 60 constituencies.
The vice chairman of party, Poonthura Siraj has won as councilor in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in 1995 and 2000.[7]