‘Sickle and crop is our symbol, let Annie Raja, LDf zindabad. These slogans can be heard echoing from a group of youngsters excitedly campaigning for the LDF candidate in Wayanad. Loudest among them is the voice of Aparajitha, the daughter of Annie and CPI National secretary D Raja. She has been campaigning for her mother since day 1.

With elections on the doorstep, Aparajitha is also busy securing every last vote for her mother, Annie Raja. Campaigns run from morning till night. She has also brought her friends along to campaign in rural areas as well. Her presence is witnessed in roadshows, rallies and related activities. 

“Even the common people here should know about the activities of my mother. As a daughter, I am proud to know that my mother’s position is accepted,” Aparajitha says. She is a student leader who holds a Bachelor's degree from Delhi University, a Master’s degree and MPhil from JNU.