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Sunny Joseph Takes Over as Kerala Congress Chief in Leadership Overhaul

The Congress high command has replaced K. Sudhakaran with Sunny Joseph as KPCC president, aiming to rejuvenate the party ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Congress revamps Kerala unit, Sunny Joseph replaces K Sudhakaran as KPCC Chief
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Overview

  • Sunny Joseph, a three-time MLA from Peravoor, has been appointed as the new president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), replacing K. Sudhakaran.
  • K. Sudhakaran has been elevated as a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee, signaling an effort to balance leadership changes and maintain unity.
  • Adoor Prakash has been named the new United Democratic Front (UDF) convenor, while PC Vishnunath, A.P. Anilkumar, and Shafi Parambil have been appointed as KPCC working presidents.
  • The reshuffle strategically balances caste, religious, and demographic representation, leveraging the Christian-Nair alliance and including SC/ST and Ezhava leaders.
  • Rahul Gandhi and senior Congress leaders have publicly endorsed the new appointments, emphasizing unity and readiness for the upcoming electoral challenges.