Suspended Congress leaders in Mattathur panchayat held talks with KPCC to resolve a crisis over posts won with BJP support. Meanwhile, LDF partners CPM and CPI clash in Vadakkanchery. Read the latest political developments from Kerala.
In a dramatic turn, Congress members in Kerala's Mattathur panchayat resigned and allied with BJP to elect a rebel as president, prompting CM Vijayan to warn of a 'dangerous drift'. Full details inside.
Kerala opposition leader V D Satheesan announces a generational shift in candidate selection for assembly polls, promising 50% representation for youth and women as per Rahul Gandhi's directive.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Congress of enabling BJP's rise in the state after mass defections in Mattathur panchayat. Read the full political analysis.
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
Eight Congress members in Mattathur panchayat resigned, helping a BJP-backed independent win the president's post. KPCC expels members, alleges political sabotage. Read the full story.