UDF Allies Delegate Chief Ministerial Choice to Congress in Kerala Assembly Elections
Kerala Assembly polls: UDF allies have left CM choice to Congress, says AICC general secretary
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In the lead-up to the Kerala Assembly elections, AICC general secretary Deepa Dasmunshi announced that allies of the United Democratic Front (UDF) have entrusted the Congress party with the decision on the chief ministerial candidate, contingent on their victory. The elections were held on April 9, with results due on May 4.
- 01UDF allies have left the chief ministerial candidate decision to the Congress party.
- 02The Kerala Assembly elections took place on April 9.
- 03Results of the elections will be announced on May 4.
- 04Deepa Dasmunshi confirmed consultations with alliance partners.
- 05Allies expressed their willingness to support Congress's decision.
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Deepa Dasmunshi, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary and Kerala in-charge, stated that allies of the United Democratic Front (UDF) have delegated the choice of the chief ministerial candidate to the Congress party, should they win the Kerala Assembly elections. These elections were conducted on April 9, 2026, and the results are anticipated on May 4, 2026. Dasmunshi emphasized that discussions with alliance partners have taken place, and they have conveyed their readiness to support whatever decision the Congress party makes regarding the chief ministerial candidate. This move underscores the unity within the UDF as they prepare for the election outcome.
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The decision to leave the chief ministerial choice to Congress may strengthen the UDF's unity and strategy heading into the results announcement, influencing voter confidence.
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