Kerala Congress Democratic

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Kerala Congress Democratic
AbbreviationKCD
Chairman Saji Manjakadambil
Founded19 April 2024;6 months ago (2024-04-19)
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
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Kerala Congress Democratic (KECD) is an Indian political party in the state of Kerala. It was formed on 19 April 2024, through a split from the Kerala Congress. [1]

History

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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References

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