Congress screening committee's list includes only sitting MPs in 15 seats in the state. The Alappuzha seat will be decided later. It has been decided that Rahul Gandhi will contest in Wayanad and K Sudhakaran in Kannur. The Central Election Committee will take the final decision after examining the complaints and the chances of victory. Screening committee including Rahul Gandhi and K Sudhakaran in all 15 sitting seats without other names. When the Central Selection Committee takes the final decision after considering the recommendations of the High Command, there may be changes if required. If KC Venugopal contests, no other names will be discussed in Alappuzha. Or social balance will be among the considerations. K Sudhakaran, who was earlier reluctant to contest again, expressed his willingness to contest before the screening committee. Left leaders have expressed their opposition to Rahul Gandhi contesting against the CPI candidate, but the Congress does not care.
There are objections in the party to Kodikunvil Suresh, a member of the Congress working committee who has contested in nine elections, contesting again in Mavelikkara. In Pathanamthitta, there is concern about the possibility of Anthro Anthony winning. You can also consider the report of election strategist Sunil Kanagolu and decide whether to change the candidates in these constituencies or not. If that happens, the name of KPCC vice-president VP Sajeendran is the main consideration in Mavelikkara. New names may come in Pathanamthitta including Youth Congress Vice President Abin Varki.
