Sat Nov 15 19:09:04 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Congress Party Announces Candidates for Ernakulam District Panchayat Elections
KOCHI – November 16, 2025 – The Congress party has announced its participation in the upcoming Ernakulam district panchayat elections, confirming it will contest in 22 out of the 28 divisions. The remaining six divisions will be allocated to its United Democratic Front (UDF) allies.
The party released its initial list of 13 candidates on Saturday evening, November 15, 2025. Among the notable nominees is T.S. Sumayya, a 24-year-old forensic science graduate, who will contest from the Vengola division. She is the youngest candidate on the list. Additionally, Mubas Pulluvazhi, the Kerala Students Union State General Secretary, is also set to compete in the elections.
The announcement signals the Congress party’s commitment to actively participating in the local elections and securing representation in the Ernakulam district panchayat. The elections are expected to be closely contested, with the Congress party and its UDF allies aiming to gain a significant foothold in the region.
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