Congress Leader K.C. Joseph Criticizes Public Tussle Over Kerala CM Post
Senior Congress leader K.C. Joseph has publicly criticized the internal discord among party supporters regarding the selection of the next Chief Minister of Kerala. In a statement released on May 9, 2026, Joseph warned that taking internal party matters to the streets could lead to dangerous consequences and ultimately harm the Congress party. His comments were directed at protests, flex boards, and posters displayed by supporters of potential candidates V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala. Joseph specifically condemned demonstrations in Thiruvananthapuram, noting that the image of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy was allegedly torn during the unrest, which hurt many party loyalists. A former Minister and long-serving MLA, Joseph emphasized that silence is preferable to public infighting. This criticism comes shortly after the Congress party secured 63 seats, contributing to the United Democratic Front's total of 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, marking a significant political comeback in the state. The incident highlights the tensions within the party as it prepares to appoint new leadership following its electoral victory.
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Congress Leader K.C. Joseph Criticizes Public Tussle Over Kerala CM Post
Senior Congress leader K.C. Joseph has publicly criticized the internal discord among party supporters regarding the selection of the next Chief Minister of Kerala. In a statement released on May 9, 2026, Joseph warned that taking internal party matters to the streets could lead to dangerous consequences and ultimately harm the Congress party. His comments were directed at protests, flex boards, and posters displayed by supporters of potential candidates V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal, and Ramesh Chennithala. Joseph specifically condemned demonstrations in Thiruvananthapuram, noting that the image of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy was allegedly torn during the unrest, which hurt many party loyalists. A former Minister and long-serving MLA, Joseph emphasized that silence is preferable to public infighting. This criticism comes shortly after the Congress party secured 63 seats, contributing to the United Democratic Front's total of 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, marking a significant political comeback in the state. The incident highlights the tensions within the party as it prepares to appoint new leadership following its electoral victory.
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