Congress Considers Candidates for Palakkad Amid Rajya Sabha Seat Discussions with DMK

The Congress party faces challenges in selecting a viable candidate for Palakkad following Rahul Mamkootathil's exit, with former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan as a possible but uncertain option. KC Venugopal recently met Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, delivering a sealed message from Sonia Gandhi regarding Congress's request for two Rajya Sabha seats from the DMK. Additionally, a CPI(M) pre-poll survey in Tamil Nadu revealed unexpected voter insights about new entrant TVK, while Kerala's Left government promotes development through the Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).