Kerala Assembly elections: High command will decide on MPs contesting, says Satheesan
V.D. Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, stated that the decision on whether MPs should contest the upcoming Assembly election will be made by the Congress high command. He clarified that he cannot guarantee K. Sudhakaran's candidacy, despite a reported Facebook post from the MP indicating his desire to contest from Kannur. Satheesan also suggested that posters in his constituency demanding Sudhakaran's candidature may be linked to the CPI(M).
13 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) expelled G. Sudhakaran, a veteran party member, after he announced his independent candidacy in the Ambalapuzha constituency.
14 MAR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, confirmed that the Congress high command will determine whether MPs contest the upcoming Assembly election.
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) is demanding proportionate representation in the upcoming elections based on its strength, after the DMK alliance reportedly allocated more seats to other parties.
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