Congress Asserts Unity and Comeback in Kerala Elections

The Congress party, confident about a comeback in Kerala elections, dismissed claims of factionalism following a six-hour meeting. Party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, discussed strategies to tackle the local body and assembly elections, aiming to challenge the ruling LDF. They emphasized unity and opposition to the SIR issue.

The Congress party is confident of a comeback in Kerala, dismissing reports of internal factionalism. This assertion followed a detailed six-hour meeting involving state leaders and the national high command, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

The meeting, held at the Congress headquarters, focused on strategizing for upcoming local body and assembly elections. Senior leaders took part, with discussions aimed at challenging the left-led LDF in the southern state. Congress emphasized unity and opposition to issues like SIR, human trafficking, and unemployment.

With anti-incumbency against the LDF growing, the Congress party seeks to capitalize on these sentiments. Party leaders expressed confidence in regaining power, stressing the importance of collective leadership and public feedback. The Congress-led UDF is determined to return to power in the upcoming elections, slated for next year.

(With inputs from agencies.)