By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Beleaguered senior Congress chief Okay V Thomas informed TNIE on Saturday that the ball is now within the courtroom of the occasion central management after he shared his grievances with AICC observer and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Thomas, who got here to fulfill Gehlot right here as per the directive of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, claimed that he has neither requested for a celebration ticket within the coming meeting elections or a celebration submit. He stated he has full belief within the AICC management.
If 74-year-old Thomas went in a huff to fulfill Gehlot displaying his displeasure on the media, he got here out of the assembly with a smile. He was upset with a piece of the media for allegedly cyber bullying him and felt that these journalists have the backing of group leaders. It is learnt that Thomas has taken up this situation earlier than the AICC delegation. Okay C Venugopal, AICC organising common secretary, and common secretary in control of the state Tariq Anwar have been additionally current on the assembly which lasted for quarter-hour.
Thomas informed TNIE that he didn’t meet them with a system in thoughts. He is anticipated to be appointed KPCC working president, it’s learnt. Okay Sudhakaran and Kodikunnil Suresh, each MPs, are the incumbent KPCC working presidents. Following the demise of former Wayanad MP M I Shanavas, one submit of KPCC working president has been mendacity vacant.
“When your mother (of the party) asks you something, will the son disobey her? If Sonia Gandhi asks me something, I will never disobey her. On Friday when she telephoned me, she said that she was aware of my issues. It was as per her advice I met Gehlot on Saturday and told him about my grievances. Now the ball is in the AICC leadership’s court and I have complete trust in them,” stated Thomas.
A supply near Thomas informed TNIE that Sonia Gandhi is eager on giving him a befitting submit, contemplating his seniority within the occasion at a time when the Left camp is attempting to poach him. At the identical time, she is conscious that if he goes to the LDF camp, it might ship out a unsuitable message to Christian neighborhood members who’re already upset with UDF. Later, CWC chief Oommen Chandy informed reporters right here that Thomas is a senior chief and can stay within the occasion.