New Delhi / Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress is all set to field a Rajya Sabha candidate who has not yet contested the elections. KPCC president K Sudhakaran discussed the matter with party president Sonia Gandhi. He later said that the state leaders would consult and formulate candidate selection criteria.
An attempt is being made to announce the candidate today. No High Command instructions were given regarding the criteria. Candidates can be young or middle-aged. Women will also be considered. Existing names will also be checked.
KV Thomas in Delhi recently met the national leadership to discuss the possibility of getting a seat. M. Liju, who met Rahul Gandhi, is also hopeful.
Those who do not contest the elections will be expelled if the criterion of opportunity is implemented. AICC Secretary Srinivasan Krishnan’s name has also come up but the High Command has denied the allegation that he is their representative.
The I Group had earlier written to the High Command naming Liju, Shanimol Usman, Joseph Vazhakkan and T Sarathchandra Prasad. The name of Padmaja Venugopal also came up later.
Senior leader MM Hassan’s name is also being put forward. The group is also of the opinion that Jason Joseph and Sonny Sebastian should be considered if senior leaders are not considered.
The names of Satheesan Pacheni and Johnson Abraham are also on the list. Some prominent leaders have also shared with the leadership the suggestion that Ramesh Chennithala should be considered for the Rajya Sabha.
English Summary: Rajya Sabha election congress candidate discussion
