THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a bid to retain the Thiruvananthapuram corporation, CPM announced their candidate list that includes political heavyweights. The capital city, turf for intense battle between CPM and BJP, will likely see a resurgent Congress this time. The surprising factor is the omission of Mayor Arya Rajendran from the list. Reports are rife that CPM are planning to field Arya in the upcoming assembly elections.

The party fielded strong candidates, including former councillors, area secretaries and district committee members. Former mayor K Sreekumar, who is contesting from Chackai, Palayam area secretary Vanchiyoor Babu, who is contesting from Vanchiyoor, and K Sivaji from Punnakkamugal are the area secretaries in the fray. District committee member SP Deepak is contesting from

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