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Kerala Congress Finalizes All 95 Candidates, Shifts Focus to Campaign

The Congress party in Kerala has finalized its candidates for all 95 seats it is contesting in the upcoming assembly elections. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan announced the completion of the selection process, signaling a shift to the campaign phase. Simultaneously, senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge met to strategize for the Puducherry assembly polls. The Election Commission has announced the voting schedule, with Kerala and Assam going to the polls on April 9.

Key Points: Congress Finalizes Kerala Candidates, Rahul Gandhi Chairs Puducherry Meet

  • Congress finalizes 95 Kerala candidates
  • Rahul Gandhi chairs Puducherry strategy meet
  • Election Commission announces poll schedule
  • Voting in Kerala and Assam on April 9
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"Now we are going to campaign": Kerala Congress finalises candidates for all 95 seats, says VD Satheesan

Congress finalizes candidates for all 95 Kerala seats. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge strategize for Puducherry elections as poll dates are announced.

"The selection of the candidates is over, now we are going to campaign... - V.D. Satheesan"

New Delhi, March 19

Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V.D. Satheesan on Thursday announced that the Congress party has completed the candidate selection process for all 95 seats it is contesting in the upcoming state elections.

Congress leader and State LoP V. D. Satheesan, while speaking to ANI, said, "We have decided on all the 95 candidates in the Kerala Assembly elections... We declared 55 seats the day before yesterday, and we decided on the rest of the 40 seats now. The selection of the candidates is over, now we are going to campaign..."

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with the party's Central Election Committee (CEC) for Puducherry, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, to chart the course for the upcoming Assembly elections.

In a post on Facebook, Rahul Gandhi said the meeting at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi focused on strengthening the organisation and shaping a roadmap that reflects the voices, needs, and aspirations of the people of Puducherry.

"At Indira Bhawan, New Delhi, met with the CEC for Puducherry, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, to chart the course for the upcoming Assembly elections. Focused on strengthening the organisation and shaping a roadmap that reflects the voices, needs, and aspirations of the people of Puducherry," Gandhi posted.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, and other senior leaders were present at the meeting.

The meetings assume significance as the Election Commission has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states and Union Territories, including Puducherry.

Voting in Puducherry will take place on April 9. Polling in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Keralam and Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23. The counting of votes for all four states and Puducherry will be held on May 4, the ECI announced.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on Puducherry as well. It's a small UT but politically significant. Hope the roadmap they are charting actually includes listening to the people there and not just imposing decisions from Delhi.
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Vikram M
Satheesan is a capable leader, but Congress in Kerala has a tough fight ahead against the LDF. Announcing candidates is one thing, winning is another. They need to present a clear alternative to the current government's policies. The youth are watching.
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Priya S
With elections on April 9th, there's not much time for campaigning. I hope the selected candidates are people with a clean image and a record of service. We've had enough of corrupt politicians. Time for a change, maybe?
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Rahul R
Respectfully, I have to say the Congress party's announcements often feel more like formalities than a genuine connection with grassroots aspirations. "Shaping a roadmap" sounds good on Facebook, but will it translate to better roads, schools, and hospitals in our wards? The proof will be in the campaigning.
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Michael C
The simultaneous elections in multiple states are a huge logistical challenge for the EC and the parties. It's impressive they've finalized candidates so quickly. Kerala always has high voter turnout and informed debates. Looking forward to a healthy democratic contest.

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