Thiruvananthapuram : At the end of weeks-long argument match.in Congress, the party picks VD Satheeshan the new Opposition Leader replacing Ramesh Chennithala. The announcement was made by KPCC President Mullappally Ramachandran on Saturday with 1st Assembly session slated for Monday, the 24th.
The decision to replace Chennithala came over overwhelming demand for generation change and according to reports, Rahul Gandhi’s take played a crucial role in clinching the appointment. Rahul Gandhi was of the view to not ignore the young generation and further that the stand adopted now, will become a telling message nationally.
Majority MLAs were on side with VD Satheeshan while Oomen Chandy and Congress’s national seniors forced pressure for Chennithala. Former minister P Pitambaram, K Kamalnath and other veterans came forth pitching for Chennithala. Oomen Chandy called up heavyweights including AK Antony on phone canvassing for Chennithala. VD Satheeshan’s appointment however came tiding over all the several and such factors.
Those backing VD Satheeshan for the post included Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, PD Thomas, Hibi Eden and Muslim League MP PK Kunjalikutty.
