Senior Cong leaders to decide tie-up with Karunakaran
Kochi, Mar 5 (UNI) The Congress has entrusted four senior state leaders in Kerala, including Chief Minister Ommen Chandy and KPCC president Ramesh Chennithala, with taking the final decision on the issue of any electoral tie-up with estranged party leader K Karuanakaran.
In a late night development the four leaders, including former Chief Minister A K Antony and Union Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi, met here to discuss the issue ahead of the KPCC General Body meeting tomorrow.
According to sources, there are differences among the top leadership in the state on the issue, with Mr Chandy and Mr Chennithala reportedly opposing any tie-up with Mr Karunakaran.
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Story first published: Monday, March 6, 2006, 12:07 [IST]