Thiruvandhapuram: The UDF’s impressive performance in the local body elections can be directly linked to Rahul Gandhi’s decisive intervention at a critical moment. The shift began weeks ago in Delhi, where Rahul Gandhi personally stepped in to address internal differences within the Kerala Congress leadership.
At the meeting, he delivered an unambiguous message on unity, urging leaders to rise above factional interests and work together as a disciplined, cohesive unit. This reset the internal dynamics of the party and brought much-needed clarity and coordination to the campaign.
Rahul Gandhi was deeply involved in shaping the electoral strategy. He personally approved the Congress campaign plan for the local body polls and closely monitored its execution, ensuring consistency in messaging, coordination, and organisational focus across the state.
Rather than remaining a distant leader, Rahul Gandhi stayed engaged throughout the campaign, regularly tracking developments and receiving updates from the state unit. His sustained involvement helped prevent internal distractions and kept the party firmly aligned with its electoral objectives.
Senior leaders and campaign strategists now describe the outcome as a collective victory anchored in Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, accountability, and insistence on unity. With the 2026 Assembly elections approaching, Rahul Gandhi is expected to remain actively involved, guiding strategy and safeguarding organisational cohesion in Kerala.
The leaders in Kerala also attribute this victory to the AICC and Rahul Gandhi for intervening at the right time and put the house in the order.
