The saffron party does not have the courage to present the progress report of its 10 year rule and face the people during the polls, he charged. The Marxist veteran said the objective of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls is not only to ensure the defeat of the Sangh Parivar forces but also to maintain India's sovereign, egalitarian, secular and democratic nature. Vijayan was addressing reporters in this central district amidst his busy campaigning schedule.