New Delhi, March 20 -- Congress MP K. Sudhakaran dismissed rumours of him contesting as an independent candidate from Kannur, declaring that he plans to remain within the party and move forward with new initiatives and activities under its banner.

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, the Congress MP asserted that he has no intention of challenging the organisation, as the party is much bigger than him and he is merely a small part of it.

"My stand is to continue within the party. I will move forward with new initiatives and activities for the party. Where else will I go without being in the party? Just because I was denied a candidature does not mean I have been expelled. I am not contesting now. If the party gives me approval, I will contes...