In a notable shift, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has decided to take a more proactive role in the party’s affairs in Kerala, as the state gears up for the 2026 assembly elections. This move comes after the AICC intervened directly in local body elections, marking a precedent for increased involvement in future polls.
Sources reveal that the Congress high command plans to establish stringent criteria for candidate selection, oversee campaign strategies, and monitor the disbursement of election funds to candidates in Kerala. This strategy is aimed at addressing organizational weaknesses and internal factionalism within the state Congress unit.
The decision by the Congress high command signifies a significant departure from past practices, indicating a more hands-on approach to the party’s affairs in the coming elections. The direct intervention in local body elections has set a precedent for increased involvement, particularly in the upcoming 2026 assembly election.
Key figures within the Congress, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal and AICC incharge Deepa Dasmunshi are expected to play significant roles in these efforts. The exact nature of their roles and responsibilities remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Congress high command intends to take a more active role in the state’s political landscape.
The move by the Congress high command could potentially reinvigorate the party’s position in Kerala, following several years of electoral losses. The upcoming assembly elections present an opportunity for the Congress to regain its footing and challenge the ruling parties in the state.
The high command’s continuous monitoring and the intervention at the right moment helped the party to gain significant gains in the local body elections that happened recently, pushing the ruling LDF behind.
