Swetha Reports: Congress High Command Warns Kerala Unit Against Infighting Ahead Of Polls

On this India Today special report, anchor Swetha details the Congress party's strategic shift ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. Following a high-level meeting, Swetha notes that 'Rahul Gandhi, sources said, made it clear that the chief ministerial base will be decided only after elections.' The leadership, including Mallikarjun Kharge, has reportedly warned state leaders that infighting will not be tolerated, emphasizing a united front under collective leadership. The bulletin highlights the absence of Shashi Tharoor from the strategy meet, which the party attributed to prior commitments in his constituency despite speculations of a rift. Swetha discusses how ground reports suggest the United Democratic Front (UDF) currently holds an edge over the LDF. The report also addresses the growing presence of the BJP in urban Kerala, posing a challenge to the traditional power dynamics. The Congress leadership remains confident, aiming to cross the 100-seat mark by maintaining unity and avoiding public controversies among veteran leaders.