Congress weighs a comeback in Idukki Assembly seat
The Congress is seeking to reclaim the Idukki Assembly seat from the Kerala Congress (M) led by P.J. Joseph. The District Congress Committee has requested the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee to field a candidate, citing strong UDF support in recent local body elections and favorable political climate. Potential candidates include Bijo Mani, Roy K. Paulose, and Francis Arakkaparampil. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) maintains that Roshy Augustine, with his established voter base, will secure victory.
12 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The UDF leader, V.D. Satheesan, declared the party will not participate in any protests against the Centre alongside the LDF.
13 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Congress leadership's potential olive branch to Kerala Congress (M) remains uncertain, with UDF expansion in upcoming elections a possibility.
— The Hindu
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee is facing internal challenges and external competition as it seeks to regain power from the LDF in the 2026 Assembly elections.
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