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Congress Blamed for Candidate Shortage in Kerala Local Elections

KANNUR, INDIA – November 23, 2025 – The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has accused the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Congress party of attempting to deflect blame for their alleged inability to field candidates in upcoming local body elections. K.K. Ragesh, CPI(M) district secretary, stated at a press conference that the Congress is not contesting in Malappattam and Anthoor due to a shortage of suitable candidates. Ragesh further alleged that the UDF, with the support of certain media outlets, is criticizing the CPI(M) as a tactic to conceal its own organizational weaknesses.

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  • This news piece appears in The Hindu’s e-paper edition, dated November 23, 2025. The e-paper also includes regular features such as “The View From India,” “First Day First Show,” “Today’s Cache,” “Science For All,” “Data Point,” “Health Matters,” and “The Hindu On Books.”

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