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CPI(M) announces candidates for 15 LS seats in Kerala, four sitting MLAs to contest

Thomas Isaac and Shailaja, both political heavyweights, are set to try their luck in the coming Lok Sabha polls.

Thiruvananthapuram: The CPI(M) on Tuesday announced candidates for 15 Lok Sabha seats in Kerala, including former state ministers K K Shailaja and T M Thomas Isaac.

Its coalition partners, the CPI and the Kerala Congress (M), had previously named their candidates. In a notable move, the Left party nominated four of its sitting MLAs, including Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan, to contest in key constituencies.

Thomas Isaac and Shailaja, both political heavyweights, are set to try their luck in the coming general elections.

Actor-turned MLA Mukesh and V Joy have also been chosen to contest the LS polls. Additionally, two sitting MPs, A M Arif (Lok Sabha) and Elamaram Kareem (Rajya Sabha), have been included in the candidate list. Party state secretary M V Govindan announced the list of candidates during a press conference held here.

This post was last modified on February 27, 2024 5:36 pm

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