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No Congress MP to contest Kerala Assembly polls; party banks on state leaders
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20-03-2026, 06:58
No Congress MP to contest Kerala Assembly polls; party banks on state leaders
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Congress decides against fielding any of its MPs in the Kerala Assembly polls, banking on state leadership.
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The party braved internal pressures, including Kannur MP K Sudhakaran's initial threat to quit.
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Sudhakaran was pacified by top leaders and agreed to abide by the party's decision, confirming he won't contest without permission.
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The decision prevents Lok Sabha bypolls and sends a clear message to opponents.
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Congress has declared candidates for all 92 of the 140 Assembly seats it is contesting in Kerala.
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