Congress (Secular)


Congress is a political party in Kerala, India. It is a residual faction of Indian Congress (Socialist) that was formed in 1978. It is currently a part of Left [Democratic Front] in Kerala.

Timeline

In 1980 A. K. Antony part of Congress (A) left Indian Congress (Socialist) and gave support to LDF. In 1982, when Antony rejoined Indian [National Congress] a faction of Congress (A) rebelled and stayed with LDF as Congress. This included Member of the [Legislative Assembly (India)|MLAs] such as P. C. Chacko, A. K. Saseendran, and Kadannappalli Ramachandran etc.
In 2001, for a brief period Congress merged with Nationalist Congress Party. In 2003, Kadannappalli Ramachandran left NCP and reconstituted the party.

Legislative presence

It has one MLA, Kadannappalli Ramachandran from Kannur district and no Member of parliament in any house.

Electoral performance

Election YearAllianceSeats contestedSeats wonTotal VotesPercentage of votes+/- Vote
2021 [Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2021]LDF160,3130.29% 0.02%
2016 [Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2016]LDF154,3470.27% 0.01%
2011LDF148,9840.28% 0.19%
2006LDF172,5790.47%New