UDF to announce candidates for all 140 Kerala Assembly seats today, says V.D. Satheesan
V.D. Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, announced that the United Democratic Front (UDF) would unveil its candidates for all 140 Assembly seats later on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He stated that the party had already finalized 95 names and these will be released after approval from the central election committee. Mr. Satheesan dismissed media speculation about K. Sudhakaran, MP's candidacy, and emphasized the UDF's unity in contrast to internal dissent within the CPI(M). The UDF leader also predicted a "revolt" within the CPI(M) and claimed that it would be reflected in the upcoming election.
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— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
Senior Congress leader K. Sudhakaran responded to V. D. Satheesan's "political exile" comment, expressing confidence in the UDF's election success and advocating for adherence to promises.
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