Kerala Congress Democratic | |
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Abbreviation | KCD |
Chairman | Saji Manjakadambil |
Founded | 19 April 2024 |
Split from | Kerala Congress |
Colours | White Red |
ECI Status | Unrecognized party |
Alliance | (2024–present) |
Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 |
Seats in Kerala Legislative Assembly | 0 / 140 |
Party flag | |
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Kerala Congress Kottayam district president and chairman of the United Democratic Front (Kerala) Saji Manjakadambil, left his original party, founding another and joining the NDA. [2] [3]
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