Kerala Congress screening committee meeting on March 1 in Delhi
New Delhi, February 28
The Kerala Congress screening committee meeting will be held on March 1 in Delhi at 11 AM for the Selection of Probable Candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly election.
The meeting will be attended by Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Chief, Congress Legislative Party (CLP) Leader and other Senior Leaders of the state, along with Screening committee members.
Madhusudan Mistry is the chairperson of the AICC Screening Committee for the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections.
The screening committee plays a crucial role in the candidate selection process, evaluating potential candidates based on their winnability, grassroots connect, and contribution to the party before recommending names to the Congress high command for final approval.
The meeting assumes significance as the Kerala Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in the first half of 2026, and political parties are in the process of finalizing their candidates for the polls.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see the process start so early for 2026. Shows the Congress is trying to be organized. But will internal factionalism in the Kerala unit allow for a smooth selection?
Wishing the committee all the best. They have a tough job balancing various communities and regions. Candidate selection can make or break their chances against the LDF.
With all due respect, these Delhi meetings often feel disconnected from ground reality in Kerala. Hope Mr. Mistry's committee does extensive local consultations before deciding. The "high command" culture needs to adapt.
Winnability should be the top criteria, no doubt. But they also need young faces who can connect with the new generation of voters. Time for some fresh blood! 💪
The 2026 election is still far off, but early preparation is smart politics. Curious to see if this leads to any major surprises in ticket distribution or if it's business as usual.
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