Alappuzha: Tensions flared at a Congress press conference in Alappuzha on Saturday when KPCC President Sudhakaran openly voiced his frustration over the late arrival of Opposition leader Satheesan. An irked Sudhakaran resorted to profanity as he questioned Satheesan's whereabouts, much to the shock of those present.

The incident, recorded by media cameras, unfolded while Sudhakaran was waiting for a delayed Satheesan, who was engaged in a separate event.

K Sudhakaran, who arrived at the venue for a press conference as part of KPCC's Samaragni programme, used foul language while expressing his displeasure with Satheesan, to DCC President B Babuprasad. The leaders quickly explained that Satheesan was participating in another programme and would arrive soon. Sudhakaran's words were recorded on the channel cameras through the microphones on the table.

Incidentally, the KPCC President also arrived late for the press conference scheduled at 10 am. As soon as he arrived, he expressed his regret to the journalists. However, he got upset while waiting for Satheesan. "Where is he? Has he overslept?" Sudhakaran asked. The opposition leader Satheesan, who arrived later, responded that the press conference was scheduled for 11.05 am.