Congress keeps cards close to chest on talks with LDF ally Kerala Congress (M)
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's potential olive branch to Kerala Congress (M) chairperson Jose K. Mani remains unclear, with the party's Kerala Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan hinting at a significant UDF expansion in upcoming elections. While IUML State general secretary P.M.A. Salam welcomed the KC(M) to the UDF, KC(M) leader Roshy Augustine denied any invitation from Ms. Gandhi and stated that the party had no reason to leave the LDF. CPI(M) insiders dismissed the speculation as media-driven attempts to benefit the Congress.
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
· THIS STORY — 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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