CPI(M) Mocks Congress Over Kerala Candidate Delay, Cites Infighting

• Ruling CPI(M) criticizes Congress for prolonged delay in finalizing Kerala Assembly election candidates.
• CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan alleges "infighting" and struggle within Congress, mentioning K Sudhakaran's demand for a seat.
• Congress leader K Muraleedharan refutes claims of confusion, stating delay was due to expecting an April 21 poll date.
• Muraleedharan recalls past elections (Lok Sabha, 2001 Assembly) where UDF won despite LDF announcing candidates earlier.
• Kerala Assembly polls are scheduled for April 9.