Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF rift erupts in Idukki as Kerala Congress rebels over seat takeover
Kerala Congress, a key UDF ally led by P.J. Joseph, is experiencing internal dissent over the Congress party's takeover of the Idukki Assembly seat. The High Power Committee will meet to decide whether to participate in the UDF campaign. A senior Kerala Congress leader alleges that the Congress planned to reclaim the seat and has sidelined the party since their victory in the last local body elections. The internal friction between the two parties could negatively impact the UDF's chances of victory.
4 APR 2026
— The Hindu
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7 APR 2026
— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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