Veteran Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala discusses the political landscape in Kerala ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking to India Today, Chennithala dismissed the BJP’s influence in the state, asserting, "There is no BJP in Kerala," and noting they have historically failed to open their account in the Assembly or Parliament, with one exception. He addressed internal party dynamics, specifically Shashi Tharoor’s absence from a key meeting, clarifying that Tharoor remains a "part and parcel of Congress party" and had prior commitments. Chennithala emphasized that the Congress tradition is to not announce a Chief Ministerial candidate in advance, stating the party high command will decide after the election. He expressed confidence in a United Democratic Front (UDF) victory, citing recent successes in Parliament and local body elections as evidence of a decisive mandate for the Congress-led alliance in the upcoming polls.
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