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Thiruvananthapuram: Benny Thomas, the brother-in-law of KPCC president and minister Sunny Joseph, has resigned on Sunday from his newly appointed post as Additional Private Secretary following a controversy over alleged nepotism. Thomas, a Kannur District Congress Committee (DCC) general secretary
Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph's appointment of his brother-in-law as Additional Private Secretary has sparked nepotism accusations, recalling past controversies involving other Kerala ministers. The Congress defends the choice, citing the appointee's political background.
Veteran Congress leader K P Dhanapalan, a former Chalakudy MP and prominent figure in central Kerala, has died aged 76, after decades of political and social involvement.
Kerala's Congress faces top overhaul as KPCC president Sunny Joseph resigns to become minister, with a new president to be appointed and potential DCC reshuffles considered.
The UDF is finalising government formation, with ministerial posts allocated to ensure coalition balance. V D Satheesan will be Chief Minister.
Kerala's Chief Minister selection remains uncertain. Former KPCC presidents are meeting the 'high command' in Delhi, suggesting a preference for K C Venugopal over V D Satheesan, despite potential political risks and upcoming by-elections.
Kerala Congress is discussing a new president, potentially replacing Sunny Joseph who may join the cabinet. Four senior leaders are in contention for the organisational post.
With several senior leaders transitioning from party roles to legislative responsibilities, the party is expected to undertake a parallel process of internal restructuring
Sudhakaran defended these internal debates despite KPCC president Sunny Joseph urging leaders to refrain from such discussions
In Nemom—a seat the BJP is fighting fiercely to reclaim with state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar—the Congress has deployed Thiruvananthapuram councillor and former MLA KS Sabarinadhan to challenge both the saffron surge and CPM stalwart V Sivankutty.
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