Recent moves in Pala spotlight tensions in local political coalition that just took over civic operations. Congress committee decided to pull its support from independent group of three members, shifting dynamics after their recent win.
Decision came during a key Congress party meeting. All councillors backed move to cut ties with independents. Party leader led meeting,highlighted shared intent to protect party's image. They'll escalate decision up chain to Chief Minister,with official document ready to file.
Coalition strains worsened after heated council meeting. Democratic Youth Federation of India wanted to host district conference at local bus stand, request got approved. Congress faction had opposed it, asked council chair to delay talks, but chair moved forward,stirring more discord.
Congress statement slammed independents for skipping talks on federation's proposal. Saw absence as political, hinting at CPI(M) ties. Called it “political betrayal,” suggested independent ties to Left Democratic Front hurt Congress link.
Staying with Left-aligned individuals could hurt Congress's credibility. Committee's resolution worried that LDF proximity undermined alliance's core values.
Even as Congress pulls support,independents seem unfazed. Group leader said they've started talks with UDF leadership. Noted several UDF councillors also skipped divisive meeting. Said support decisions should come from coalition level,not Congress alone.
UDF holds shaky majority with ten councillors in 26-member council: six from Congress,three from Kerala Congress,one from Kerala Democratic Party. Coalition's stability now hinges on independents and dissident congress member. Critical for UDF's grip in Pala…
