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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
G Anand

Congress’s delay in announcing candidates hands an early-bird advantage to rivals

Congress’s apparent hesitation in announcing its candidates for the Lok Sabha election has rendered the party vulnerable to criticism that the process appeared inordinately delayed and in politically costly limbo.

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran and Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan are due in New Delhi to procure the All India Congress Committee’s (AICC) clearance to announce the party’s candidates in 16 parliamentary seats.

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