Congress rejigs strategy in Palakkad district, pushes for Thankappan, Balram
Congress is actively selecting candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, with a focus on securing maximum seats. In Palakkad, A. Thankappan, District Congress Committee president, is being considered as a replacement for sitting MLA Rahul Mamkootathil who faces allegations of sexual abuse and has lost his effectiveness as an MLA. The party also aims to reclaim the Thrithala constituency from the CPI(M) by fielding former MLA V.T. Balram. However, Congress is reportedly unhappy with proposals to cede the Pattambi seat to the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). C.P. Mohammed, a three-time MLA from Pattambi, has expressed strong dissent against any such move.
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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