The Congress has named Ramesh Keer as its candidate for the Konkan Graduates constituency in Maharashtra`s legislative council elections, which are slated for June 26.

The biennial Maharashtra Legislative Council elections are for four state seats: Mumbai Graduates, Konkan Graduates, Mumbai Teachers, and Nashik Teachers, as the present members` terms end in July. Keer will represent the Congress in the Konkan Graduates constituency, according to a party announcement.