The Congress party's high command has officially launched its candidate selection process for the upcoming assembly elections. A crucial screening committee will arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday to begin this important work.
Committee Led by Senior Leader Madhusudan Mistry
The All India Congress Committee formed this screening committee with senior leader Madhusudan Mistry as its chairman. This group holds the responsibility of finalizing candidates who will represent the party in the assembly polls.
Four Days of Intensive Consultations
Committee members plan to spend three to four days in the state capital. During this period, they will conduct extensive discussions with Congress leaders at all levels within the party organization.
These consultations will focus heavily on a detailed survey recently completed by the AICC. Poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu supervised this comprehensive assessment of electoral prospects.
Survey Findings Guide Candidate Selection
Party sources reveal that the survey carefully evaluated the performance of current Congress MLAs. It also assessed constituency-wise prospects for the party in the approaching elections.
The report indicates that most sitting legislators remain electorally viable. This finding strengthens expectations that a majority of current MLAs will receive tickets to contest again.
Winnability as the Primary Criterion
The Congress high command has made its position clear. Winnability will serve as the sole criterion for allocating seats. This principle will guide all candidate selection decisions.
The AICC has also clarified that it will unlikely entertain demands from certain MPs who wish to contest the assembly elections. Additionally, senior leaders have received specific instructions.
Structured Consultation Process
The screening committee will interact with leaders from various party factions during its stay in Thiruvananthapuram. These discussions aim to achieve several important objectives:
- Gauge local sentiment in each constituency
- Assess organizational strength across different regions
- Gather feedback on potential candidate choices
The state unit has received clear directions from the high command. They must submit a panel of three probable candidates for every assembly constituency.
Final Phase in New Delhi
After completing consultations in Thiruvananthapuram, the committee will move to New Delhi for the final phase of discussions. There, they will review all gathered information before making their final recommendations.
This structured approach demonstrates the Congress party's systematic preparation for the upcoming electoral battle. The screening committee's work marks a critical step in the party's election strategy.
