Kannur, March 13 (NationPress) Prominent Congress figure and MP for Kannur, K. Sudhakaran, shared a heartfelt message on social media this Friday, emphasizing his profound political and personal connections to Kannur. This gesture is widely interpreted as a clear indication of his commitment to run in the forthcoming Assembly elections, despite facing growing opposition within the party.

In a passionate Facebook update, Sudhakaran referred to Kannur as “the essence of my being” and identified the local Congress organization as part of his identity.

Reflecting on years of intense political strife in the region, he mentioned how he has always stood strong to defend party members “from stones, knives, sickles, and bombs, much like a mother hen protecting her chicks.”

The seasoned politician also honored the memory of Congress activists who lost their lives in political confrontations, stating that their images still haunt him when he closes his eyes.

This post carries weight as political mobilization ramps up ahead of the anticipated Assembly elections in April-May.

For several months, Sudhakaran has been vocal about his intention to run for the Kannur Assembly seat, signaling his return to state politics after his tenure in Parliament.

Insiders suggest that he had resigned last year from his role as president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee amid internal conflicts, but was informally assured by the national leadership that he would be permitted to contest the Assembly elections.

Yet, recent comments from the Congress party's central leadership hint that sitting Members of Parliament may not be required to contest state elections, leading to speculation about Sudhakaran's future in Parliament versus the Assembly.

In this context, Sudhakaran's return to Kerala from New Delhi on Thursday night, coinciding with an active Parliament session and the publication of his emotionally charged message, has generated considerable buzz in political circles across the state.

In his message, the Kannur MP asserted that he has never prioritized his family over his commitment to the movement, and that every Congress leader in Kannur has developed politically under his mentorship.

“There is no aspect of Kannur that I am unaware of, and no aspect that is unfamiliar with me,” he declared, pledging to uphold the party’s banner in the district.

While Congress sources indicate that the leadership has yet to finalize candidate selections, Sudhakaran's message underscores his unwillingness to easily withdraw from the contest in his political stronghold.

His parliamentary colleague and party General Secretary K.C. Venugopal remarked on Friday that there was nothing unusual about Sudhakaran's return, as he has several party engagements in Kannur.