2026
Ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, Kerala Congress (Jacob) sought to expand its electoral footprint while continuing as a UDF constituent.
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Kerala Congress (jacob) (KECJ) Information
| Party Name | Kerala Congress (jacob) |
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| Founder | T. M. Jacob |
| Party Founded Date | 16 Dec 1993 |
| Split From | Kerala Congress (m) |
| Party Headquarters | Central Committee Office, T.B Road, Kottayam, Kerala |
| Party President | Anoop Jacob |
| Parliamentary Chairperson | Vakkanad Radhakrishnan |
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Kerala Congress (jacob) (KECJ) Ideology
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Kerala Congress (jacob) (KECJ) Timeline
Ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, Kerala Congress (Jacob) sought to expand its electoral footprint while continuing as a UDF constituent.
The party formally demanded additional seats in the UDF for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, citing its organisational strength beyond Piravom.
Kerala Congress (Jacob) remained active within the UDF and began internal discussions on seat allocation ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
The party focused on constituency-level governance and organisational consolidation within central Kerala while remaining aligned with the UDF.
Kerala Congress (Jacob) continued as a UDF ally, with Anoop Jacob serving as MLA from Piravom and leading the party’s legislative presence.
Kerala Congress (Jacob) merged with Kerala Congress (Joseph), marking the end of its independent existence as a political party.
The party suffered a significant defeat in the 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, losing much of its political influence.
The party faced a major setback with the demise of its founder-leader T. M. Jacob due to a cardiac arrest.
Following the death of T. M. Jacob, his son Anup Jacob took over the leadership of Kerala Congress (Jacob) and continued the party\'s legacy.
The party witnessed internal divisions, leading to a temporary split among its members.
T. M. Jacob, the leader of the party, became a minister in Kerala\'s government under UDF, marking a significant achievement for the party.
Kerala Congress (Jacob) joined the UDF coalition, strengthening its political influence in Kerala.
Kerala Congress (Jacob) contested in the 1982 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections and became a notable political force.
The Kerala Congress (Jacob) party was formed, splitting from the original Kerala Congress. It was led by T. M. Jacob and his followers.
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