THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPIM will contest in 16 constituencies in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. A Sambath (Attingal), M B Rajesh (Palakkad), P K Biju (Alathur) and P K Sreemathy (Kannur) will contest for the third time. Final decision will be taken in the party secretariat meet. No decision has been taken about actor Innocent’s candidature.

P Satheedevi and Muhammed Riyas are being considered for Vadakara constituency. V P Sanu and an independent candidate is being considered for Ponnani and Malappuram constituencies. K P Satheesh Chandran is likely to contest from Kasargode.

Janata Dal (S) may not get a seat this time.