Chandy, Chennithala start troubleshooting for UDF

Express News Service
KOTTAYAM: With stress mounting on the KPCC for introducing a change in its model of functioning in view of native physique ballot debacle, the get together below the aegis of senior leaders Oommen Chandy and Ramesh Chennithala has commenced troubleshooting in UDF.

As a part of this, Chandy and Chennithala have launched steps to regain the arrogance of UDF’s typical vote base by addressing the issues raised by varied communities, whereas the Congress management has initiated steps to strengthen the get together from the grassroots. 

After a quick interval of dormancy, Chandy has come to the forefront to steer the revival initiatives with Chennithala on the AICC’s directives. 

The two leaders not too long ago met Changanassery archbishop Mar Joseph Perumthottam, Knanaya Catholic Kottayam archbishop Mar Mathew Moolakkattu and Pala bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangattu, and held discussions.“Taking into account the concerns raised by various communities, especially the Catholic Church, the party has taken steps to address their issues. The two senior leaders will meet other bishops and heads of various communities in the coming days to strengthen the party’s relations with them,” mentioned a celebration insider.

Earlier, IUML leaders P Okay Kunhalikutty and M Okay Muneer had taken an appointment to fulfill the Changanassery archbishop. However, the Congress requested them to postpone the meet till its leaders met the Church heads. Congress insiders mentioned the IUML leaders’ meet would create a sense that the get together has taken up the UDF’s mantle. It is learnt that NSS too had turned down Kunhalikutty’s request for a gathering. The NSS is sad with IUML’s stand on the implementation of the ten per cent reservation for economically weaker sections in ahead communities. 

“Let IUML change its stance. After that we will meet them,” mentioned a supply in NSS. The UDF’s resolution to tie-up with the Welfare Party within the current polls additionally prompted varied Hindu teams and the Church to swing away from the entrance. Chandy and Chennithala, it’s mentioned, would focus on all these points through the conferences with them. The Congress has additionally commenced revamping of grassroots committees. “Revamping of booth-level committees will be completed by January 26. Changes will be brought at mandalam and block levels wherever needed,” mentioned a Congress chief.