Shashi Tharoor has confirmed his ongoing differences with the Congress leadership but asserted he will remain in the party. His absence from the Nilambur campaign and praise for PM Modi have sparked sharp criticism from party colleague Rajmohan Unnithan
The Congress in Kerala distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor’s decision to lead a Centre-invited delegation abroad. It said it is up to the party high command to comment. Tharoor defended his move, citing non-political intent and foreign affairs experience
The Left Parties' alliance has announced candidates for all the LS 20 seats in Kerala, including Wayanad, which is represented by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.