Friction intensifies in UDF in Kollam over entry of former DYFI leaders into RSP

The induction of former DYFI leaders into the RSP has caused significant friction within the UDF coalition in Kollam. Congress leaders are protesting the move, citing the new members' alleged criminal backgrounds and past violence against UDF workers.
Why it matters
This internal conflict threatens the stability and political integrity of the UDF alliance in Kerala ahead of future electoral challenges.
The induction of former Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) leaders into the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) has triggered an intense political rift within the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kollam. The friction centres around the RSP leadership’s decision to grant membership to some DYFI leaders, a move that has deeply upset the Congress and Youth Congress.
The article reports on a political dispute by presenting the grievances of the Congress party while maintaining a neutral reporting tone.
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