Overview
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is a political party in Kerala, India. The PDP is known more as the party led by Abdul Nazer Mahdani, a popular Muslim leader in Kerala.
PDP in Kerala politics
Alliances
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.
Parliament Election
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. Kunhimohammed has won nearly 45,000 votes.
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