Published May 08, 2026 | 4:43 PM ⚊ Updated May 08, 2026 | 4:43 PM
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Synopsis: The development comes at a time when posters, flex boards and demonstrations backing various leaders reportedly began appearing in parts of the state, reflecting growing lobbying within sections of the party.
With the Congress high command yet to take a final call on the Chief Ministerial face, signs of factional undercurrents are surfacing across district units in Kerala, prompting the party leadership to step in with disciplinary measures and cautionary directives.
In a significant development, the Idukki District Congress Committee (DCC) initiated action against office-bearers and workers who publicly demonstrated support for senior leader VD Satheesan amid the ongoing discussions over the party’s leadership structure.
Those removed from party positions include DCC secretary V. E. Thajudeen, Congress Thodupuzha West Mandal President Rajesh Babu, DKTF State Vice President Joy Myladi and Thodupuzha Block Secretary Robin Myladi.
Idukki DCC President C.P. Mathew stated that the action was taken against leaders who allegedly defied the high command’s instructions against public displays of support linked to the CM debate.
The development comes at a time when posters, flex boards and demonstrations backing various leaders reportedly began appearing in parts of the state, reflecting growing lobbying within sections of the party.
In Kollam too, the DCC leadership has issued a clear advisory asking party workers to refrain from public responses, demonstrations or campaigns either supporting or opposing leaders who are being discussed for the Chief Minister’s post.
Leaders warned that such public positioning could send the wrong political message at a sensitive juncture for the party.
The Congress leadership is understood to be keen on avoiding an open factional contest, especially after the electoral momentum.
Senior leaders are attempting to ensure that internal consultations over leadership remain confined to organisational forums rather than spilling into the public domain.
