Congress in Kerala expels party dissident P. Sarin after row over Palakkad bypoll candidature

Congress in Kerala expels party dissident P. Sarin after row over Palakkad bypoll candidature

During a press conference in Palakkad, KPCC president K. Sudhakaran expelled P. Sarin for indiscipline and anti-Congress activity. Sarin rejected the party’s decision to field a candidate for an Assembly bypoll, accusing the leadership of favoring the BJP. He expressed willingness to be the standard-bearer for the ruling Left Democratic Front if deemed fit. Sarin…

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Congress scrambles to present a unified face following Sarin’s disavowal of Mamkootathil’s candidature

Congress scrambles to present a unified face following Sarin’s disavowal of Mamkootathil’s candidature

Congress leadership is facing internal turmoil as KPCC’s digital convenor disavowed the candidature of Youth Congress president for an Assembly by-election in Palakkad. This has caused a rift within the party, with some fearing disciplinary action against the dissident while others are trying to find common ground. The opposition leader has criticized the parochialism displayed…

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Congress in Kerala faces internal rift over Rahul Mamkootathil’s candidature for Palakkad bypoll

Congress in Kerala faces internal rift over Rahul Mamkootathil’s candidature for Palakkad bypoll

Discontent is brewing within the Congress party over the selection of Rahul Mamkootathil as the candidate for the upcoming Palakkad Assembly bypoll. KPCC Digital Media convenor P. Sarin openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision, hinting at possible control by a few individuals. Sarin has written to Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, advocating…

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