"The ruling Front has authorised me to hold discussion with coaliation leaders to decide on the candidates for the Rajya Sabha seats", he told reporters here.
Three members from Kerala -- former Union Minister Vayalar Ravi (Congress), P Rajeev (CPI-M) and M P Achuthan (CPI) -- are retiring from the upper house next month.
As per the present strength in the state assembly, the ruling UDF can win two seats and CPI-M-led LDF opposition one.