Kochi , KERALA :

Justice B Kemal Pasha on Saturday said he did not believe that heads of religious institutions could influence voters.

He was speaking to reporters after inaugurating the birthday celebration of veteran journalist K M Roy, and releasing the latter’s book ‘Ananyanayi’ here on Saturday.

“I don’t believe that people would caste  vote as directed by religious heads. If a  person close to me tells me to vote for a particular candidate, I would think twice. People of the State have the ability to take decisions on their own. They will think before casting their vote,” said Pasha, adding that Malayalis would vote for candidates who are fit, without considering religious and social factors.

“The supreme authority of the nation is not the President, Prime minister or the Chief Justice, but its citizens who caste vote.

People should have the rectitude to express their interest, otherwise life has no meaning,” he said, adding that one should always speaks with sincerity.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Kochi / by Express News Service / April 03rd, 2016