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Sunny Joseph Begins Leadership Overhaul as Kerala Congress Prepares for Key Elections

The new KPCC president, alongside his team, focuses on unity, grassroots inclusion, and electoral readiness in Nilambur and beyond.

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Overview

  • Sunny Joseph, a three-time MLA and the son of a farmer, has officially taken over as the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, succeeding K. Sudhakaran.
  • Joseph’s leadership team includes Adoor Prakash as UDF convener and Shafi Parambil, P.C. Vishnunadh, and A.P. Anil Kumar as KPCC working presidents, emphasizing a mix of experience and youth.
  • The leadership changes aim to unify the party, resolve factional disputes, and strengthen grassroots connections, with a focus on key voter groups such as Christians and farmers.
  • Joseph’s immediate priority is the Nilambur Assembly by-election, viewed as a critical test for the Congress’ revamped strategy ahead of the 2025 local body and 2026 State Assembly elections.
  • Party leaders expressed confidence in Joseph’s ability to lead a cohesive campaign to challenge the CPI(M)-led LDF and counter the BJP’s growing influence in Kerala.