Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Congress Releases Initial List of 55 Candidates, Decides on MP Participation Pending

K.C. Venugopal, a prominent leader in the Congress party, addressed inquiries regarding the future candidacies of party Members of Parliament (MPs) K. Sudhakaran and Adoor Prakash, who have expressed their desire to contest in the upcoming elections. Venugopal stated that the party will consider their requests and make a decision in due course.

As of now, the Congress party has not officially announced its candidates for the Kannur and Konni constituencies, which are currently represented by Sudhakaran and Prakash, respectively. The initial candidate list released by the party includes 20 incumbent Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), indicating a strategic approach as they prepare for the upcoming electoral contests.

The Congress party remains focused on solidifying its position in key constituencies ahead of the elections, which are expected to take place in early 2024. Further discussions are anticipated as the leadership continues to assess the political landscape and the potential impact of their candidate selections on party performance.