Will continue as KPCC chief, will file defamation case against M V Govindan, says Sudhakaran

Despite his recent arrest in a cheating case, K Sudhakaran has confirmed that he will continue to lead the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC). The Congress’s senior leadership and high command have both rejected his resignation offer, leading Sudhakaran to announce his decision to remain in his position. He has also revealed that he intends to file defamation lawsuits against the state secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), M V Govindan, and the party’s mouthpiece, Deshabhimani, over allegations made against him.