Kozhikode (Keralam), Nov 9 Senior Congress leader Mullappally Ramachandran on Monday opposed appointing a state minister as the next KPCC president, asserting that the party had enough leaders to fill the post.
His remarks came amid reports that Revenue Minister A P Anilkumar was being considered for the post of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president.
Speaking to reporters, Ramachandran said neither the KPCC nor the party was in a position where it needed to choose someone from the state Cabinet for the post.
“There are several people outside the Cabinet who have the ability and organisational skills to lead the party effectively. Why should we look for someone from the Cabinet when there are so many capable leaders outside it?” he said.
Asked whether the same view applied to an MP being appointed KPCC president, he said he had already made his position clear.
Ramachandran said the All India Congress Committee (AICC) was expected to decide on the new KPCC president soon.
“From the information available to me, a decision is expected at the earliest. The AICC is also aware that the matter has already been delayed. A decision will be taken soon,” he said.
Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph is currently serving as the KPCC president.
A change in the party’s state leadership is being considered as he has to handle both responsibilities, party sources said.
Ramachandran served as KPCC president from 2018 to 2021.
Several senior Congress leaders have expressed interest in taking over as the next KPCC president.
(PTI News)
