KC(J) demands all 10 seats party contested in 2021

Idukki: Kerala Congress (Joseph), third major ally in UDF, has demanded all the 10 seats it contested in the previous assembly election, but is open to swapping constituencies this time.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, party chief P J Joseph said that party made its demand during seat-sharing discussion with Congress on Sunday night. "But some compromises have to be made. Final list will be revealed by Tuesday," he said.

Joseph said Congress has asked for Idukki constituency, where the party had contested in 2021. "It is difficult to give up the constituency. However, as we are part of the alliance, there will be discussions on it," he said.

Joseph said seat-sharing with other allies would be concluded within two days and further discussions have to be held within the party before announcing candidates.

Regarding his candidature from Thodupuzha constituency, he said the announcement would be made together. "I will say about it later. We will announce the candidate in Kottayam," he said.

Of the 10 seats it contested in 2021, KC(J) won two.

There are reports that Congress is looking to exchange seats, such as Idukki and Kuttanad, by offering other constituencies to KC(J). PTI