P.K. Sasi to Contest 2026 Kerala Polls as UDF-Backed Independent Without Congress Symbol

P.K. Sasi, expelled from CPI(M), will contest the 2026 Kerala Assembly election in Ottappalam as a United Democratic Front (UDF)-backed independent candidate. The Congress party has refused to allot its official 'hand' symbol to Sasi following objections from local leaders, highlighting internal coalition tensions. This symbolic denial may affect voter recognition and signals ongoing negotiations within UDF ahead of the election.