No Congress MP to contest Kerala Assembly polls; party banks on state leaders

• Congress decides against fielding any of its MPs in the Kerala Assembly polls, banking on state leadership.
• The party braved internal pressures, including Kannur MP K Sudhakaran's initial threat to quit.
• Sudhakaran was pacified by top leaders and agreed to abide by the party's decision, confirming he won't contest without permission.
• The decision prevents Lok Sabha bypolls and sends a clear message to opponents.
• Congress has declared candidates for all 92 of the 140 Assembly seats it is contesting in Kerala.