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Pala Municipality Chairperson Maya Rahul and four former councillors face anti-defection proceedings, accused of defying Congress arrangements and allying with the LDF, potentially leading to disqualification.
Pala Municipality's ruling front faces its first test electing a vice-chairperson. Expelled Congress leaders Biju Mathews and Tony Thaiparambil are contenders, while KC(M) awaits their agreement before considering its own candidate.
The KCM party, despite not holding the chairperson post in Pala municipality, now influences its governance after the UDF's majority collapsed, enabling an independent councillor's election.
Congress rebel Maya Rahul and expelled member Lissykutty Mathew are top contenders for Pala Municipality chair. The LDF-backed Kerala Congress (M) may back them.
Pala municipality faces political vacuum after chairperson's ousting. Kerala Congress (M) declines to contest the post, backing rebels or an independent, creating a surprising shift.
Pala municipality's chairperson faces a no-confidence vote after four Congress councillors defied a party whip, potentially shifting control of the 26-member council.
Kerala Congress (M) blamed Pinarayi Vijayan's statements and alleged CPM cross-voting for their election loss. They will address cross-voting concerns and noted minority drift due to RSS propaganda.
Kerala Congress meeting
Early results suggest Kerala Congress (M) faces a setback. Leading in only one seat out of twelve contested, the party's future and alliance options are under scrutiny.
Congress candidates are leading in Ettumanoor and Idukki constituencies
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