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Congress CEC Meets in Delhi to Finalize Kerala Poll Strategy and Seat-Sharing

The Congress party's Central Election Committee concluded a meeting in Delhi to discuss its strategy for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections. The discussions focused on finalizing candidates and seat-sharing arrangements with alliance partners within the opposition United Democratic Front. Senior leader TS Singh Deo stated the party president would make the final decisions following consultations. The election is set to be a three-way contest involving the ruling LDF, the Congress-led UDF, and the BJP-led NDA.

Key Points: Congress CEC Meets on Kerala Seat-Sharing, Poll Strategy

  • CEC meeting in Delhi
  • Seat-sharing & candidate selection
  • Strategy for Kerala polls
  • Coordination with UDF allies
  • Rahul Gandhi to attend valedictory session
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Kerala Congress holds CEC meeting in Delhi, discusses seat-sharing for upcoming assembly polls

Congress holds Central Election Committee meeting in Delhi to finalize candidates and seat-sharing for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections.

"We discussed seat sharing with a focus on finalising its strategy and candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. - TS Singh Deo"

New Delhi, March 12

Ahead of the forthcoming Kerala assembly elections, the Congress held its Central Election Committee meeting to discuss seat-sharing arrangements and electoral strategy.

The CEC meeting concluded in Delhi on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, senior Congress leader TS Singh Deo said the discussion focused on finalising the party's approach, including potential candidates and alliance seat-sharing for the polls.

"We discussed seat sharing with a focus on finalising its strategy and candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. The party president will decide on this," Singh Deo said.

According to party sources, the meeting was part of the Congress leadership's ongoing preparations for the assembly elections in Kerala, where the party aims to strengthen its position against the ruling alliance.

The CEC of the Congress usually reviews reports from the state unit, assesses political developments and deliberates on the selection of candidates as well as alliance coordination ahead of elections.

The party leadership is expected to take a final call on the seat-sharing formula with its allies after consultations with the state leadership and coalition partners.

The Kerala assembly elections are expected to witness a contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front and the opposition United Democratic Front led by the Congress.

The party has been holding a series of internal meetings to chalk out its poll strategy and ensure coordination with alliance partners before the announcement of candidates.

Earlier on March 5, Kerala Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader VD Satheesan accused the Left Democratic Front-led (LDF) state government of running a false campaign against the United Democratic Front (UDF) by spending money from the state exchequer.

Satheesan further announced that he will be continuing his 30-day Puthuyuga Yatra in Thiruvananthapuram today, adding that a valedictory session will be held on Saturday, in which LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will participate.

Kerala is set to hold elections in the first half of this year, with the main fight between the LDF and UDF. Meanwhile, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is also in the fray to compete against both alliances.

- ANI

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Suresh O
All these meetings in Delhi... sometimes I feel the high command is too disconnected from ground reality in Kerala. They need to listen more to VD Satheesan and the state leaders who know the local equations. Final candidate selection should be based on winnability, not just loyalty.
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Rahul R
The BJP's NDA is the third front, but in Kerala, it's still largely a bipolar contest between LDF and UDF. Congress needs to focus on core issues like unemployment and cost of living, not just alliance arithmetic. 🤔
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Meera T
Satheesan's yatra seems to be getting good traction. Connecting directly with people is key. Hope the seat-sharing gives fair representation to allies like IUML and others. A fragmented opposition only helps the ruling front.
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Aman W
Another election, another round of meetings. As a young voter, I want to see fresh faces and concrete manifestos. Less talk in Delhi, more action on the ground, please. The accusations about misuse of state funds need to be investigated properly.
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Kavitha C
Kerala elections are always interesting! The Congress must put up a strong fight. The Puthuyuga Yatra is a good initiative to energize the cadre. Best of luck to the UDF! 🙏

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