THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala has said that the Congress party is gearing up for a big fight. He also expressed hope that Congress can defeat BJP and CPM alike in that fight.

Chennithala also said that there is no doubt that UDF will win from Nemom. “Except one or two seats, all candidates will be declared today itself. Me and Oommen Chandy has summoned the regional leaders in Pattambi and Nilambur to Thiruvananthapuram for talks. After the talks to be held in the evening at Cantonment house, the final decision will be informed to the high command,” he said.

The latest reports state that Muraleedharan is likely to become Congress candidate in the Nemom constituency. Meanwhile, Muraleedharan responded that UDF can win from the Nemom seat and once he is declared as candidate, he will set out for Thiruvanathapuram.